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Simple to Stunning: Refinished Floors


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Tags: Renovate, reno, renovation,

Piggy Bank: Lessons from the Rich

Do your kids think that you are totally the coolest? Unless they are under the age of 9, likely...


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Tags: Money, Banking, financing,

Spring has (almost) Sprung

Who has heard of Pinterest? Even now, typing that question almost makes me laugh out loud. Perhaps a...


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Tags: Decor, Decorate, Home Decor,

Tax Deductions When Selling

It’s that time of year when CPAs (certified public accountants) trade in week night family dinners...


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Tags: Home Loans, tax, tax return,

Dreams of Backyard Entertaining

I have the itch. I dream of the sweet taste of lemonade, the hearty smell of charcoal, and have...


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Tags: Outdoor Living, outdoor, homeownership,

Simple to Stunning: 100-Year-Old House

Many of the rooms and projects I share on our Simple to Stunning are smaller ones that can...


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Tags: Renovate, reno, renovation,