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Embracing Wide Open Spaces With ‘Barndos’

In the home design world, the term “open concept” has taken on a new meaning. If you like spacious layouts, the idea of industrial-meets-rustic style, and are looking for an economical home, you may want to consider a “barndo,” aka “barndominium.”  These homes have become popular recently, particularly in rural ...

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How you can help protect against tornadoes, tropical storms and high winds

Tornado wind speeds can be as high as 500 km/h. They can topple trees, flatten homes, and overturn vehicles. But we’ve got some tips to help you keep your home and family safe from wind damage.   3 basic steps you can take: Secure patio furniture, barbecues, garbage cans and ...

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Gardening 101: Your Spring Gardening Checklist

If you want to maximize returns on your gardening efforts, we’ve got 3 strategies to take you from garden simp to master plant manipulator. Strategy 1: Better late than early Seeds do best when they have an uninterrupted growth phase. So rather than having your plants stall out in a frost, ...

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Cleaning Tips for Improving Curb Appeal and your Kitchen

When prospective buyers visit your listed home, the room they tend to check out most closely is the kitchen.  So, it pays to ensure it looks its best.  However, no matter how tidy, clean, and well-adorned you’ve made your kitchen there are some issues which can seem minor, that can ...

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