Given the current confusion in the housing market, I found myself looking for a different way to view the the context of the places we live. I picked up a book I have not looked at for a while RURAL STUDIO It tells the story of a teacher, his students and a poor community in Alabama. The teacher
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10/08/2008
Rocky Mountain Institutes's Home Energy Briefs (HEBs) are a series of nine practical guides describing what the average homeowner can do to save energy. These reports give paople easy to understand ways can save on energy use in their homes and part of the funding for the reports came from the Na
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10/07/2008
One of the simple ways to live comfortably in a small space is to use the space in the most sfficient way possible. Organization is always a good thing, but in a small space it is also an essential requirement for maintaining sanity. Consider a Murphy Bed if you have a studio or you have a guest
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10/03/2008
No, I am not talking about giving away moeny, although that always seems to be a popular and much appreciated gift. I'll take some too if you have any extra! My friends and family will tell you that I am not a person who likes or ejoys the holiday season. Then why am I writing this? Because I wen
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09/28/2008
Those of yoy who know me or read my blog know that I am an advocate for recycling,simple living and good design. I wanted to help get the word out about this so I am reblogging it here in the hopes that some of you who might not have seen it will see it here. Shipping containers can be a very god
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09/23/2008
Is there anyone out there who specializes in studio living--not large, sweeping, open loft spaces but places like the 350 square foot Manhattan co-op my recent client sold? She was ecstatic to find a two bedroom two bath condo in Santa Fe, NM that gave her twice the space at half the cost. I real
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09/22/2008
I have been dealing with sleep issues lately so I have been particularly interested in 'greening" the bedroom. As one of the many people who suffer from sleep apnea in this country, I am always interested in making the most out of the sleep I do get. Thankfully, I will have new equipment in the n
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06/11/2008
Okay, It really can happen to anyone. I know I did a post aboout this before but somehow we never think it can happen to the rich and famous--OK, Neverland doesn't count....ANYTHING can happen if you are talking about Michael Jackson. This is really kind of sad but brings home the point. I know i
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06/04/2008
Albuquerque is a regular contender on the list of healthiest cities in the US. Some of the reason has to do with our clean air, which is no longer as clean as it used to be as the city and its industry grow and expand but also because of the efforts ofthe city to promoe healthy lifestyles. The ci
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05/28/2008
I had a remarkable experience last week. I have Buyer clients with whom I spent close to a year helping them find a home here in Albuquerque. They moved from the east coast almost a year and a half ago. I have kept in touch with them regularly. Last week I got a call from the wife to tell me that
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05/25/2008