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Hispanic homeowners across the country are loading up their tool belts and taking on home more improvement projects than ever before. With the housing market still sputtering many of Latino families are looking for inexpensive ways to making their homes look and feel nicer. There are many simple projects that won’t ‘break the bank’ but will make [...]
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With New Year’s a few days away many of us are starting to think ‘resolutions’. Losing weight, eating healthy and getting your home in order are often at the top of the list. But many of us drop our resolutions within weeks. Why? Sometimes it’s simply because we don’t have a plan that makes sense. [...]
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There’s Still Time! If you’re like me, you wait until the last minute to do just about everything. Admittedly, it’s not a great way to operate but I just can’t seem to break the pattern. That’s why I’m always drawn to easy and unique ideas I can implement on a moment’s notice. This is for the other procrastinators [...]
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Less than a year ago my brother purchased his first home. At least once a week he calls asking me what mason, contractor, plumber or gardener he should hire. I tell him that he has to be as picky about selecting a contractor as he would be about selecting a babysitter for his niece or nephew. This [...]
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Professional photos are great, but this Holiday season many of our familias are foregoing the photographer and DIY’ing it. Why not give it a try and save? With a little patience and some insights from family photographer Jennifer Charney, your homemade Holiday photos can look professional. Eight Tips On Taking Your Best Holiday Photo Ever: Don’t [...]
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Solve Five Common Household Problems Today, more mujeres are taking on household problems themselves instead of spending the money to hire a plumber, electrician or contractor. Here are easy tips for solving five common household problems: Unstick Sticky Windows Rub wax or spraying silicone into the tracks on both sides. Move the window up and down [...]
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In today’s challenging economy many of us do not have the necessary budget to tackle major home improvement projects. However there is a more strategic and affordable approach to remodeling – refreshing rooms and undertaking small projects one at a time. This new do-it-yourself (DIY) movement is growing rapidly, and goes beyond quick fixes and [...]
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Buying a fixer-upper and transforming it into your “dream home” may sound like a good idea, but it can be a stressful and expensive endeavor. You need to know what to expect and what it takes to “cross the finish line”. It is not uncommon for couples to start out with the best of intentions [...]
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Yes, the end of summer is drawing near, but there’s still time to tackle a few remodeling projects before the hectic fall days begin. Kiplinger.com has assembled a list of 8 DIY Projects To Add Value to Your Home By Labor Day, 5 of which are listed below. Each costs less than $500, requires less [...]
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