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Open this week Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens offers docent-led garden tours with the price of admission. Tuesday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and April 15, April 29, May 13 and May 27 at 2:30 pm. Through June 9. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. www.hillwoodmuseum.or...
04/18/2012
Enjoy your summer relaxing in your own backyard. When it’s cold outside, many of us dream of endless summer days relaxing by the water, maybe swimming laps in a pool. If you start planning now, you can create your own backyard oasis—complete with a pool and spa—and begin enjoying yourself by spri...
04/16/2012
Green remodeling involves "design and construction of projects that reduce the environmental impacts of remodeling, including energy, water, and materials consumption; waste generation; and harmful emissions" (ReGreen Residential Remodeling Guidelines, USGBC and ASID, 2008). One of the more impor...
04/13/2012
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Seal Sneaky Leaks Seal electrical outlets in the exterior walls of your house. Foam insulating gaskets (less than $1 each) “act as a barrier so conditioned air stays in, rather than leaking out,” says Jonathan Passe of the EPA. Just unscrew the outlet cover, install the gasket, and replace the co...
04/12/2012
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Maximize Your Home Value It's a back-to-basics economy, but that doesn't mean you should let your house be anything less than a pleasure to come home to. A welcoming exterior can put a spring in your step each time you climb the stoop. Adding the right elements can increase your daily comfort, ...
04/11/2012
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If you need something "to-do" here is your "to-do" list! There are some great tips and advice of things that you may not even think about. Tis the season of Spring cleaning!! Around the HouseWash windows inside and out. Wipe down the sills. To clean window screens, rub them with kerosene o...
04/10/2012
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429 WILLOW BEND DR Chesapeake, VA 23323 429 Willow Bend Dr. Chesapeake, VA 23323 Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Donna Bosze Licensed In Virginia Mobile:(757)338-5334 FAX: (757) 257-2220 Website:Visit Website Price : $245,000 Bedrooms : 4 Bathrooms : 2.5...
04/07/2012
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Look around the rooms in your home and you’ll probably pick up on a theme (or two). Perhaps you’re gazing out at a sea of blues and greens—or a spectrum of sunset shades. If You Gravitate to Soft, Warm Shades… Associated with sunshine and roaring fires, yellow and orange (and close cousins peac...
04/06/2012
As I still debate over the iPhone or Droid - I come across an article like this. It is amazing how far Apple has really come over the past few years. I'm a little afraid to make the switch to Apple, but apparently there are a lot of people that have gotten over that fear a long time ago! Th...
04/02/2012
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Even though social media and Internet marketing has become a large part of how we do sales, it is still important to think about how to approach potential clients. This infographic details the present economy, salesperson traits, consumer attitudes, sales strategy, and consumer reactions from the...
03/29/2012