Designing a Flower Garden? Don’t Make These Rookie Mistakes

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Excited about designing your first flower garden? Calm down before you make these 5 rookie mistakes. Nick Statton of Monrovia plant sellers says beginners don’t ask enough questions or read planting labels. The cure? Don’t be shy about bugging your … Continue reading

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Deck Makeover Projects Under $300

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Want to upgrade your deck but watching your budget? Here are 5 easy deck makeover ideas, many well under $300. You won’t have to plug them in or wire anything, either. Their solar-charged batteries are renewed every day, and the … Continue reading

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Awesomely Easy Landscaping Projects

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Ramp up your curb appeal with cool landscaping projects you can easily pull off in a weekend.   Use a charged garden hose to lay out a smooth curve. Tip: A “charged” garden hose full of water makes for a … Continue reading

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Landscaping for Curb Appeal

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A well-landscaped yard creates curb appeal and helps your property retain maximum value. Here are a few tips and tricks for sprucing up your outdoor spaces yourself. Appraisers are quick to praise the allure of a well-tended lawn and good-looking … Continue reading

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How to Get Green Kitchen Cabinets

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What makes for green kitchen cabinets? Your cheapest and greenest option is to revamp the ones you already have. Otherwise, think sustainable and fume-free. 1. Refinish or reface the cabinets you already have. This is the greenest kitchen cabinet option … Continue reading

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Low-VOC Paint Protects Health, Pocketbook

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Low-VOC paints are kind to your health, and they won’t break the bank, either. Learn more about these eco-friendly ways to brighten a room. VOCs health hazards Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are solids and liquids that convert easily to gas … Continue reading

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Green Kitchen Countertops: 3 Eco-Friendly Choices

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Save money over granite and be kind to your home planet. How? Pick a green kitchen countertop material when you remodel your kitchen. What’s green? Green kitchen countertops feature recycled or sustainable content, low-toxicity binders, eco-friendly manufacturing processes, or a … Continue reading

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Green Bathroom Remodeling

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If you want to make sure your bathroom remodeling project is as green as possible, here’s how to save energy, conserve resources, and protect your budget. It’s all about the water Thinking about greening your bathroom means considering how you … Continue reading

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18 Ways to Prep Your Home’s Exterior for the Spring Market

home sweet homeSpring is in the air in some parts of Canada and the U.S., although it hasn’t quite reached my little corner of the world yet. This is the time of year when thoughts turn to spring cleaning; whether or not you’re selling your home. Of course, if you are listing anytime soon, you’ll want to be even more meticulous. Continue reading

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Year Over Year Home Prices, Nationally and on Chicago’s Near North Side

The FHFA Federal Housing Finance Agency reported on increases in most states, especially the ‘sandy states’ like Florida, California and Arizona.  For the most part the western states are seeing increases in the double digits.  As compared to last year, the … Continue reading

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