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Title: Home Safety Tips: Arm Yourself Against The Threat Of A Break-in
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)—In 1999, Statistics Canada reported that there were approximately 92,485 break and enters reported to police, however, some of these crimes remained unreported. Property crime losses ranged from little or nothing of value to materials costing hun...
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Title: Home Safety Tips For Seniors
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)—Did you know that in Canada, every day approximately 1000 people celebrate their 50th birthday. As time goes on, more and more Canadians are staying in their homes longer. Feeling a sense of security is an important part of our decision on w...
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Title: Tearing Down The House
by: David Leonhardt
Description: Last year, we bought this big ol' 1887 house. We are just now coming to grips with the magnitude of the "upgrades" planned. With a baby on the way and Little Lady all of two years old burning calories faster than pillagers burn the Amazon rain...
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Title: Change The Style Of Your Interior With A Minimum Of Costs
by: Clark Vansteensel
Description: The style of your interior depends for a great part on the decoration on the walls. Using the right picture on the right place can make your room look bigger. I experienced this for myself when I came in this business....
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Title: Home Of The Year
by: David Leonhardt
Description: We were gathered 'round the television, where Little Lady was watching an episode of Stuart Little. The kids had entered their house for a Home Of The Year contest sponsored by some fancy magazine. I turned to my wife with yet another one of my...
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Title: How To Give Your Home More Space
by: Tameka Norris
Description: Have you been wondering how to free up space in your home. Do you live in a dorm or an efficiency where every inch of space counts. Maybe you're tired of trying to come up with ideas on how to reduce the clutter....
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Title: New Trends In Design & Comfortable Living
by: Lise Richards
Description: For the past several years I have seen the emergence of a new trend called ‘Lifestyling’. Lifestyling encompasses many elements on gracious living, extravagant and memorable entertaining, architecture, home design, and tips on where to live comfortabl...
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Title: Remodeling Your Home: How Much Is Too Much?
by: W. Troy Swezey
Description: The classic way for homeowners to increase the value of their house is by remodeling existing rooms or adding on to its current plan. Some choose to build recreation rooms and studies while others add new appliances, fixtures and cabinets to enliv...
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Title: The Smart Way To Look At Home Improvements
by: W. Troy Swezey
Description: What home improvements really pay off when the time comes to sell your house. That’s an important question for any homeowner contemplating moving or remodeling. And the only possible answer is a somewhat complicated one....
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Title: The Spare Parts Gremlins
by: David Leonhardt
Description: Don't you just love getting a little something extra. Sure you do. Everybody does....
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Title: How To Sell Your House For Full Price
by: Caterina Christakos
Description: How to Sell Your House For Full Price Without a Broker Many people believe that a real estate broker is needed to sell their house. So they post it with a broker who may or may not sell it and if they do charge exorbitant fees. One would think t...
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Title: How To Take Care Of Weeds
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-Their names may be cute and slightly amusing - chickweed, creeping charlie, dandelion, crabgrass - but weeds can be a major annoyance. Left untreated, they spread quickly, fighting the grass for food, light and space. Many of them, like crabgras...
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Title: Improve Your Pest Control
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-Pests come in a variety of forms, from mice, earwigs, ants and grubs to invasive weeds. They can trigger allergies, carry disease, contaminate food and even damage our possessions. But a few simple preventative measures can stop pests before the...
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Title: The Dawn Of A New Lawn
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-One of the crowning ambitions of most homeowners is the creation of a beautiful lawn. In the case of new homes, or lawns that have been badly damaged, starting from scratch is necessary. While that may seem a daunting task, it's not as difficult...
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Title: Boot Pests - And Chemicals To Boot
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-As more and more Canadians seek alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides, more and more natural products become available. Research is at an all-time high with new insect control technologies hitting the market each and every year. Th...
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Title: Back To Barrels
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-Reusing rainwater is not a new concept. Families have saved water in ponds, cisterns, buckets and barrels for centuries for use in watering, washing and even drinking. In fact, this practice is still common in many parts of the world....
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Title: Tips On Starting Plants From Seed
by: News Canada
Description: For many people, it's the preferred way to begin a garden. (NC)-If you only draw on local resources of bedding and potted plants, you're likely missing a huge variety of plant types . ....
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Title: Ten Steps To A Healthy Lawn
by: News Canada
Description: A simple, "preventative maintenance" lawn care plan will keep your lawn in top shape all year 'round (NC)-Just follow these 10 easy steps to keep your lawn at its best: 1. Start with a good soil preparation. If you're starting a new lawn, yo...
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Title: The "environmentally Friendly" Lawn
by: News Canada
Description: Organic or conventional fertilizer. (NC)-A well-maintained lawn acts like a giant air filter, constantly removing pollutants and carbon dioxide, and replenishing the oxygen supply. A lawn is a valuable addition to every home environment, rega...
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Title: Could Your Garden Pass A Soil Test?
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-How well do you know your soil. It's an important question for the health of the plants in and around your house. Good soil does more than provide a foundation for roots to grab on to....
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Title: Save Money When You Renovate
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-If you're planning a home renovation, now is the time to think about making your house more comfortable and energy efficient - and saving money along the way. In many homes, upgrading the roof, the walls and major equipment such as the furnac...
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Title: How Big A Hole Do You Have In Your Wall?
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-Imagine punching a hole in one of your home's outside walls and feeling the cold, dry winter wind rush into your house. Now imagine what all that cold air will mean for next fall's heating bill. The equivalent of such a hole is probably alre...
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Title: Energy-efficient Windows: It's About Home Comfort
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-If any of the windows in your home are leaking air and you are thinking about replacing them, a little bit of planning will cut your energy bill and guarantee you a more comfortable, draft-free home for years to come. When buying new windows,...
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Title: Built With The Best - No Better Place To Live
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-Indoor air quality is a major factor in ensuring a comfortable and healthy living environment in your home. Certified R-2000* homes offer superior indoor air quality. "In fact, the indoor air quality standards set by the R-2000 technical re...
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Title: Use The Summer To Winterize And Update Your Heating Equipment
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-When the sun is shining and temperatures are skyrocketing, the last thing you're probably thinking about is your heating equipment. But, according to the Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA), the summer months are the best times to update your sy...
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Title: Still Heating Your Water With Electricity? Now Is The Time To Switch To Oil
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-Homeowners who heat their home with oil but use an electric water heater are missing an opportunity to save money and increase the availability of their hot water. According to the Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA), homeowners who already...
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Title: Furnace Inspections A Must Under New Oilheat Regulations
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-The Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) is encouraging oilheat customers in Ontario to book inspections on their heating systems as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen delays or interruptions in service. Basic and/or comprehensive inspe...
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Title: Fuming Over The High Cost Of Electricity? Switch To Oilheat
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-With the cost of electricity skyrocketing and unstable, now is the best time to switch to oilheat, says the Canadian Oil Heat Association. "Not only does oilheat offer a reliable, safe heating alternative," says COHA president John Butt. "Oi...
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Title: Finding Adventure In Little Things
by: David Leonhardt
Description: We recently planted our saskatoon berry trees. I am sure those of you who live in Saskatchewan know exactly what I am talking about. For the 99....
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Title: How To Decorate Ethnic
by: Yuwanda Black
Description: FIVE EASY STEPS TO DECORATING ETHNIC NEW YORK, NY - With all that is happening in the world today - the threat of war, falling stock prices, a recession (in spite of what economists say) - more and more of us are nesting. That is, we are spending...
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Title: Ivory Like Sholapith Sculptures From India
by: Som Chaudhury
Description: In the past, collectors have been fascinated with sculptures of pure white Ivory without knowing the damage it caused to our eco-system. Luckily governments of a number of nations have banned Ivory trade altogether. Craftsmen from eastern India h...
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Title: Putting Passion Back Into Home Decorating
by: Veronyka Lau
Description: For most people, they can count the times they redecorate their homes in a lifetime on one hand. It's a shame because this is not because they don't have great ideas about how they want their homes to be, but that the thought of redecorating brings th...
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Title: Finishing Touches Make The Difference Between Drab And Fab
by: ARA Content
Description: (ARA) - Three thousand parts. According to the National Association of Home Builders, that's what the typical home contains. And when you're building a home, you're faced with hundreds of decisions regarding those 3,000 parts....
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Title: Beyond The Box: Outdoor Spaces Can Extend The Boundaries Of Your Home
by: ARA Content
Description: (ARA) - Fresh air, natural light and open space are key elements in today's home designs. New home buyers and existing homeowners alike want more open living and homes with a seamless connection between indoors and out. For example, courtyards a...
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Title: 're-tiring' Old Mulching Routine Paves The Way To Ten Worry-free Years
by: ARA Content
Description: (ARA) - The yearly routine of digging up last year's mulch and replacing it with a fresh supply can be time consuming, messy and expensive. But one new product can put consumers on the road to a full decade of worry-free mulching -- and that road is p...
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Title: The Time To Remodel Your Home Is Now
by: ARA Content
Description: (ARA) - Remodeling your home can be a daunting task and devoting quality time to make your house a home can be a challenge any time of the year. If you’ve been thinking of remodeling, now is a great time to freshen your home’s appearance and make it m...
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Title: Finish Your Painting Projects Without Sacrificing Your Free Time
by: ARA Content
Description: (ARA) - With a little planning, you can complete your painting projects faster than ever, without sacrificing all of your free time. The first step is to get organized. Buy all your painting materials before the weekend, so that when it's time to...
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Title: Checking Your Gutter Prevents Summertime Problems
by: ARA Content
Description: (ARA) - Gutter maintenance is something homeowner's tend to think about only after a problem occurs. They may soon discover that poorly functioning rain gutters can cause many problems, including foundation erosion, basement leaks and rotten fascia bo...
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Title: Replacing The Irreplaceable
by: ARA Content
Description: There's Hope for that Broken Tea Cup or Lost Fork (ARA) - "They were the only ones that offered any encouragement," says Margaret Winters. The Northridge, Calif. resident is talking about Replacements Ltd....
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Title: The Uglier The Better
by: ARA Content
Description: American Standard Announces the 2002 America's Ugliest Bathroom Contest (ARA) - Floor to ceiling harvest-gold ceramic tile … foam-padded toilet seats … that lovely peach and teal wallpaper from the '80s. These are just some of the "fashion don'ts"...
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Title: Bathrooms Are A Home's True Underachievers
by: ARA Content
Description: Research shows Americans are slow to invest in major bathroom remodels, but new products can enhance an existing bath (ARA) - Judging by the myriad of magazines, decorating shows and how-to books that assail the average homeowner, it's easy to beli...
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Title: Beautifying Your Basement
by: ARA Content
Description: Quick Tips for a Successful Basement Remodel (ARA) - Need a place to entertain the guys and house the pool table. Want to rid the family room of toys from tots and teens. Remodeling your basement is the easiest and most affordable way to add va...
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Title: Laminate Floors Offer Beauty, Durability
by: ARA Content
Description: (ARA) - You might not give your floors much thought -- until it comes time to replace them. Then you realize that there are many options out there. For busy families whose floors need to stand up to kids and pets, laminate flooring is an excellent ch...
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Title: Ready To Move? Consider Remodeling Instead
by: ARA Content
Description: (ARA) - Is your home feeling a little squeezed or out-of-date. You may want to join the millions of Americans who are turning to professional contractors instead of Realtors. According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NA...
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Title: Making Your Kitchen Work For You
by: Barbara Schmidt (ARA Content)
Description: (ARA) - The kitchen often becomes a family hub, the heart of the home for daily activity and entertaining. For this reason, the design of a kitchen space should address how the room is used on a daily basis. Identifying how you like to cook, eat and...
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Title: Refresh, Renew, Rejuvenate Your Home With A Makeover
by: ARA Content
Description: (ARA) - Consider renewing and refreshing your living environment with a makeover. To make a notable difference this year, spruce up your home with a touch of personality and style. Combining fashion and function, lighting is one of the easiest ways...
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Title: Electric Radiant Floor Warming: The Affordable Luxury
by: ARA Content
Description: (ARA) - Mountain climbers have an old saying: "Don't cheat your feet. " A homeowner might consider this advice when building or remodeling a bathroom or kitchen floor. For floors, homeowners know that ceramic, slate or marble tiles are attractive...
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Title: Grilling, Gardening Or Storm Watching: Thermometers Provide The Numbers You Need
by: ARA Content
Description: (ARA)- To make the most of outdoor activities, people need more information: the temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and whether any storms are lurking over the horizon. Fortunately, there are thermometers that fit the bill for the weekend...
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Title: Windows Last Decor Priority When Canadians Move
by: News Canada
Description: (NC)-Selecting window dressings is usually the last thing on many new homeowners to do lists once they move into their homes. Other, "more important" decor priorities are dealt with first while blankets and sheets usually suffice to achieve a semblanc...
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Title: Window Décor Q&a
by: Yasmin Siboldi, Manager, Visual Merchandising at Blinds To Go (courtesy of News Canada)
Description: Q: We've just moved into our home and we were considering different window treatment options. When it comes to the front of the house how uniform should our treatments be. Should they all be in one color or is it preferable to mix and match depending...
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