Homestyle Tips: Wicker Lamp Mold
(MCT)—Q: I have a wicker lamp on my screened porch. It has mold on it. How can I clean it?...
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Home Trends: Drop Cloth Tent
Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? Kids will love this easy-to-make tent for backyard camping and...
‘Smart’ Home Might Not be in Immediate Future
(MCT)— When will the mantra “home, sweet home” shift to “home, smart home”? Since the 1950s, many expected that it...
Tight Inventories Pushed Prices Up 3.2 Percent in May and June
Home prices nationwide increased by 2.0 percent in May 2012 compared to May 2011 and on a month-to-month basis increased...
Keep Water Away From Your Home’s Foundation
(MCT)—Water is good for trees, shrubs and many other plant forms. It’s not, however, always good for your house, especially...
Catching the Wave
Recently, while sitting on the beach in California, I watched several surfers try to catch one of the rolling waves...
Do Your Part: Sustainable Brews for the Summertime
(MCT)—Summer is here and many of us will be enjoying outdoor barbecues and celebrations. When you’re buying beverages for the...
2012 Trends in Global Relocation: Employment on the Rise
Despite a challenging global economy, 57 percent of multinational companies expect to increase the number of employees they transfer this...
How to Enjoy Fireworks Safely on Fourth of July
(MCT)—Fourth of July might mean fireworks and family fun, but the holiday also means a spike in injuries. John Mulhall,...
Contest Alert: Tell Us Your Top Summer Staging or Selling Tip and Win $50 American Express Card
It’s that time again! No, we’re not talking about firing up the grill for the Fourth. We’re talking about another...
3 Ways Agents Can Build Trust in the First Conversation
In today’s market, trust is often the deciding factor in whether a client chooses to move forward with an agent or keep looking. And that trust is usually built, or lost, in the very first conversation. Read more.
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