April 16, 2011, 2:50 am
When I was growing up, I lived in a small home deep in the country, about five miles out from the one-horse town I hated. For 18 years, I lived in that house and swore that no other place would ever feel like home again.
After I graduated college and moved into my own place, my aging parents decided that living far away from town and our relatives was too much for them. They moved closer into a smaller home and were content with the life they had created.
When I visited, the place felt alien to me. It wasnt my home anymore, it was theirs. I felt lost, because no other place I had lived in since ever felt like a home, either.
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April 12, 2011, 11:56 am
It is a pretty typical Wednesday at the ATG Stores office. Gloomy weather and having the realization that the work week is half over. In my daydreaming out the window sort of state today, coincidentally I’ve noticed we’ve also had a child-like theme going on! Our Daily Deal 12′ & 14′ Diameter Trampolines, cupcakes and fun kids lighting by Philips Lighting. So for this blog post, I’m going to reminisce back to childhood, and also provide you with some considerations when buying, a trampoline for your home.
As a child, my parents were very protective of my safety. And as I remember one house in particular where we had a n especially large yard. I wanted
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April 11, 2011, 12:25 pm
Maintaining a home so it doesn’t fall into costly ruin might seem a relatively easy task. Well, it is, that is if you keep up the repairs and know what and when to fix certain elements and structures within and outside the property. For many people, knowing where to start when it comes to fixing, repairing and maintaining a home, can seem a confusing and off-putting experience. In many cases, the important jobs are left for another day, week, month … or when the leak finally destroys the hallway ceiling.
‘Home Maintenance For Dummies’ kindle ebook is a fantastic step-by-step guide on how to maintain your home to a high standard without forking out hundreds, if not thousands of dollars unnecessarily. The aut
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April 10, 2011, 3:13 am
If you want to improve the interior look of your home but still unsure of where to start, start by considering new window treatments. Having blinds, shades, shutters, drapes, and valances not only makes the interior of your house more appealing but also controls the amount of sunlight reflecting into a room, which can significantly determine its color and ambiance. Before you look anywhere else, shop at blindschalet.com for great prices and sales on window coverings.
Blindschalet.com has a large assortment of window coverings including faux wood blinds, aluminum mini blinds, bamboo woven wood shades, composite shutters and customary drapery.
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April 10, 2011, 12:06 am
This modern cabin is every artists dream Secluded yet in touch with nature. It serves as a small vacation home as well as an artists’ retreat, and in fact was commissioned by a highly creative family including a painter, writer and set-designer.
This charming lake house reminds me of the Broadford Farms beautiful outdoor pavilion, with its angled roof, wooden frame and large glass walls. It also has a simple shed structure, with a large cantilevering roof covering an expansive exterior patio. <
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