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2014 

Check photos of exterior doors on Pinterest.DoorsA door is the access way into a home.  But doors do more than provide access.  Doors announce a grand entrance; they insulate our houses; they provide safety and security by shutting out the world; and they can add exquisite beauty.As a real estate...
03/26/2014
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New Pinned Items on Pinterest Impressive kitchen counters, top-of-the-line appliances, and upscale dining room features. As featured in the ebook, "Learn the Lingo of Houses" by Regina P. Brown.       A kitchen peninsula is often combined with L-shaped counters. In-sink dishwasher is usually used...
03/26/2014
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Double-door refrigerators just don’t make the cut any longer.  Discriminating homeowners are spending extra for mega capacity French door refrigerators (side-by-side top with bottom freezer drawer) to accommodate their family’s food storage needs.And integrated with cupboard panels covering the d...
03/26/2014
Is everyone “on the go” with work schedules, school schedules, sports, church, and other events? Here are some tips to keep from feeling overwhelmed, and to help get each person to their events on time! 1. Hold a short weekly family meeting. Sunday evenings work best, to prepare for the week in a...
03/23/2014
Dr. Jim Dyke "The Boss Doctor" ™ at The Center for Leadership Impact sent me an email about the difference between a manager and a leader.  We often think of managers as leaders, but in reality, that is not always the case.  Managers are people who are ORGANIZED and keep the business running smoo...
03/15/2014
Sinks can be the star of the kitchen!  A tasteful sink should be functional as well as beautiful.  Cooks want a sink with 2 or 3 basins, preferably one shallow basin for washing veggies.  One basin is expected to be equipped with a garbage disposal.  An elaborate kitchen will boast 2 sinks:  the ...
03/12/2014
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Your house is the largest purchase you’ll make.  Protect yourself — have the house inspected by a professional for the following: FOUNDATION. Are there cracks which might indicate a foundation shift or leakage into the basement or duct system?  What about termite or other pest damage? ROOF. How o...
03/10/2014
What is the difference between a stove, oven, and range?  A stove is a cooktop that houses the burners for cooking with pots and pans.  An oven bakes and roasts food inside, and often has a broiler underneath.  A range is the kitchen appliance that combines both the oven and the stove into one un...
03/06/2014
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The main reason to buy a home is that it is all yours!  You can paint it.  You can put up pictures.  You can improve it your way.  You can install new appliances.  You can renovate with new carpets or hardwood floors.  You can add a patio and barbecue in the back yard.  Go ahead and decorate, rem...
03/02/2014
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