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77Locked Out - Get Back in Your House or Car
by New Day
We had just moved into our new home. My husband left for work, and I was home with our two boys, ages 4 and 1 1/2 at the time. After changing a smelly diaper, I took it out to the garage to dump it in the... published 3 weeks ago
83What You Need When Moving Out for the First Time
by Solorya
Whether you're 18, 26, or 52, we all have to move out of our parent's house eventually. When I was 18 I loaded up my mom's soccer van with a butterfly chair, an electric kettle, some bedding and every item of... published 5 months ago
86Inside Bill Gates' House
by Harmony Cornwell
Bill Gates really doesn't need an introduction; the founder of Microsoft is a household name. The home he built in 1994 has a reputation of its own too. Five acres is not impressive on its own (although it is... published 13 months ago
73Whispers From OZ Chapter 2
by Lady Guinevere
Life gets even more interesting after High School graduation. My friends and I were not all that popular. We were like the outcasts because of what we looked like or our size or something that sets kids apart... published 9 days ago
74The big Decision to Make Life Simple
by Enlydia Listener
It began one Christmas season. That is, the seed of freedom. I was sitting in our home office thinking about all the presents we would have to buy for our 8 children. And looking around our cluttered... published 2 days ago
91Building Wood Stairs
by Sophist
Building a set of wood stairs is really straight forward if you know the process to follow. This becomes more complicated if you have several landings but the method stays the same. First you will need to... published 6 months ago
84Eco-Friendly Paints: Low-VOC Options for the Environment
by Elle MacKenna
Conventional paint has never had a good reputation. It’s smelly, messy, old versions contained lead of all things and over the past decade it’s been tagged as a major indoor air pollutant. Today, thanks to consumer demand for healthier paints that perform, manufacturers are offering low-VOC options that are better people and the environment. published 14 months ago
82How the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Can Lower Your Energy Bills
by Elle MacKenna
An energy efficient home provides lifelong savings. Unfortunately, most homes in the United States are not operating at their maximum energy performance. One of the best ways to improve your home's energy efficiency and lower your energy bills is with a professional home energy rating...here's how published 15 months ago
72How to design your own new house
by idealhouseplan
It can be a deeply American experience to construct a house. For upholding old ideas of the family, there is nothing like building from a plan. Today it is possible for completely unqualified people to... published 10 days ago
78Is Wind Power an Option for Homeowners?
by Elle MacKenna
As oil prices continue to climb the focus on renewable energy is becoming more intense and, in many cases, more viable for homeowners. Wind energy is touted as a clean, readily available source but homeowners... published 8 months ago
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