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Archive for September, 2011

Take a vacation from laziness

There are hundreds of things you can do every day to save up for the stuff and experiences that are truly important to you. Continue reading →

Recycle trash for the garden

For Matthew Levesque , repurposing discarded materials means more than just dumping plastics, paper, and glass into the recycle bin. Continue reading →

How to create a multifunctional family room

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These alarm clocks are not your traditional buzzers. Designed to make early mornings more bearable to those who are challenged to rise and get moving, some connect to the Internet, while others roll off the nightstand. The Sony Dash , retailing under $200, allows you to stream music and video, check e-mail, and see local weather reports. Continue reading →

Keeping it traditional and modern

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Give your house a face lift

Cosmetic surgery is not just for the rich and famous. Check out the before and after shots of these homes that needed more than a simple makeover to impress potential buyers. Continue reading →

Port cities recycle shipping containers

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Obama wants government to do more for homeowners

Last Thursday evening, President Obama delivered a speech before Congress to encourage American homeowners. “To help responsible homeowners we’re going to work with Federal housing agencies to help more people refinance their mortgages at interest rates that are now near 4% – a step that can put more than $2,000 a year in a family’s pocket, and give a lift to an economy still burdened by the drop in housing prices.” Whether this means a new program or a revision of the existing Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) remains unclear. Continue reading →

Musical chairs

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The housing wishlist of boomers

An estimated 77 million American boomers — between the ages of 47 to 65 — are shaping into a potent consumer group . In the real estate market, developers, builders, and designers will be paying increased attention to the boomers’ housing wish list. Edsel Charles, a national and local housing researcher, says that the majority of boomers prefer one-level homes with about 1,500 to 2,500 square feet of living space, priced between $140,000 to $230,000 Continue reading →