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Mr. Fixit Tells All

My Favorite Handyman I told my favorite handyman, Florin, that our readers could use some good tips on saving time and money on home repairs. Florin (aka “Mr. Fixit”) was happy to share some of his best advice with us. … Continue reading

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Decorating With Salvage!

A chat with Mary Anne Carter of Second Use, Seattle My favorite part of any project is the shopping part.  Even a new sport.  Once I’ve purchased the cute new outfit and the equipment I’m pretty much done.    Ooooh, those … Continue reading

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Kids and Furniture: Can this Relationship Be Saved?

One Mom’s Kid-Generated Furniture Mishaps and How to Avoid Them For decades, starting in 1953, The Ladies’ Home Journal ran a feature called “Can This Marriage Be Saved?” A troubled relationship was described by the wife, and then the husband … Continue reading

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How Upcycling Can Add Pizzazz to Your Home Decor

My good buddy, Leslie, who spent years working in the home staging industry suggested I do a blog post on upcycling.  I told her that was a great idea!  Then I quickly went home to google “upcycling.” The first post … Continue reading

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