Should You Refinance Now?
By Deanna Lynn Sletten
 With interest rates dropping to an all-time low, many homeowners are looking to refinance their home mortgage. Considering the average fixed-rate, 30-year mortgage has been hovering below 5.0%, and a fixed-rate, 15-year mortgage has been in the mid 4.0% range, it is easy to see why refinancing your mortgage is desirable. However, there are a few things to consider before you jump on the... Read More |
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Unique Features Attract Buyers
By J. A. Young
 Whether you play up an existing interior feature or install something new simply for effect, chances are that buyers will both notice and remember unique extras about your home. The idea is to demonstrate how your home boasts special features that other homes may not. Sometimes even minor interior details, such as a window seat or kitchen wainscoting, can make a home more memorable and attractive... Read More |
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Klutz-Proof Interior Painting
By E. E. Kane
 Painting the walls and trim of your home is one of the easiest home improvement projects, but without preparation it can turn into a complete mess. If you have a shaky past with a paintbrush and roller, use these tips to make your paint job look more professional.
Use the Right Supplies
Take it from a dyed-in-the-wool klutz: shortcuts lead to messes. Choose the right paint for the job... Read More
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Use Baking Soda for
"Green" Cleaning
Courtesy of ARAcontent
 The warmer weather has us flinging the drapes open, pushing up the windows and taking a deep breath of fresh air into our lungs. It's time to shake off winter's dust and give our homes a shiny makeover.
Before hitting the stores for supplies, take stock of what you've got at home. Some common household products, like Arm & Hammer baking soda, have more uses than you might think and can make cleaning your home simple and cost-effective.
"There are endless ways to use baking soda both in and outside the home," says lifestyle expert Jill Cordes... Read More |
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Blend Annuals with Perennials
By Keesa Renee DuPre
 In the garden, balance is essential. The height, color, growth habits, sunlight and water requirements of different plants must work together to create a harmonious whole. One way of achieving this balance is by blending annuals and perennials in the same garden.
Annuals are short-lived plants that tend to grow to maturity quickly—usually in a few weeks. They are planted in the spring, grow in the summer, and die back at first frost in the fall. Self-seeding annuals may create new plants from seed next spring, but once the plant dies... Read More |
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