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Secondhand Scores: An Antique Dry Sink Is The Useful (& Affordable) Furniture Piece You’re Overlooking
Welcome back to another installment of what I’m loosely calling “Marketplace Marvels.” Or perhaps “Secondhand Scores”…[edits headline because I like that better]. The title is a work in progress, but the heart is the same: What can you do with all those interesting, affordable, and durable vintage and antique finds you scroll or walk past…
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What Your House Is Telling You When You’re Not Looking
Ever feel like your house is trying to tell you something? Not in a haunted kind of way, but in the quiet, constant signals it gives off—like a leaky faucet tapping out a warning or a weird smell that seems to drift in when it rains. For many homeowners, especially in places like Magnolia, TX,…
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Home security when you’re on holiday — the best ways to protect your property
What’s meant to be a relaxing break certainly won’t be if you’re worrying about home security when you’re on holiday. Visions of break-ins are enough to take the shine off a trip away. There are strategies that can soothe your anxiety, though. Getting prepared with a combination of physical and smart home security systems, avoiding…
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You’re not losing on price — you’re losing on process
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Chad Prinkey is CEO of Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions are the author’s own. I love hockey. I watch a ton of…
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9 questions you should ask when you’re buying land to build on
The merits and downsides of a plot for a self build might seem apparent compared to those of a house, but there are questions you should ask when you’re buying land to build on. Neglect to find out everything you can about it and you can end up with a project that’s far more costly…
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How to take over utilities when you’re moving house
Knowing how to take over utilities when you’re moving house will make the process smoother. The utility companies you had accounts with at your previous property know you are no longer responsible for the bills there and the suppliers at your new home can transfer the accounts into your name. Organising the takeover of utilities…
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Common Challenges in Getting a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
You’ve gone self-employed. You’ve ditched office supervisors and avoided workplace politics and have ultimate freedom to create your own path. Feels good, doesn’t it? And now—finally—you’re ready to buy a home. At this point the bank gives you their skeptical face—As though you had just told them your income comes from selling magic beans. The…
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What to check if you’re buying a house with oil central heating
Around 5 per cent of homes in the UK are heated by oil, according to data from the most recent census. It’s mostly used where mains gas is less available so if you’re viewing homes in an area like this, it pays to know what to check if you’re buying a house with oil central…
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You’re Invited to Revitalize a Suburb with an Online Game
There’s now an online game for complementary development of a Finnish suburb. It educates and inspires inhabitants on how to boost the vitality of their neighborhoods. It also provides valuable information to the city, builders, and designers. Siltamäki is a suburb of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Built in the 1960s and ’70s, it was…