Orson Klender's (oklender) Blog

Bring plants inside for drab-days mood boosting — not to mention cleaner indoor air and protection for your greenery. Living in a cold climate where days get short and dark, and winter seems to drag on forever, can be disheartening. Why not take the edge off the chill by tending to an indoor gard...

QUOTE OF THE WEEK... "After all is said and done, more is said than done." --Aesop, Greek story teller INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE... Plenty was being said last week about Existing Homes Sales, down 3.2% for October. The talk among some analysts was that the drop indicates a slowdown in the h...

From custom to DIY, these 10 ideas will help the radiator blend in, become a storage standout or both. Radiators, covered or not, are notorious for being space-hogging interior eyesores. Thankfully, inventive designers and savvy homeowners are becoming increasingly adept at transforming these bu...

Smart repurposing and upgrades turn a deteriorating shed into a place for prized bikes. Rita Hendricks and Dennis Reed had only one requirement when searching for their new home. There had to be space for the motorcycles. Reed discovered his passion for motorcycles 15 years ago and has been obse...

QUOTE OF THE WEEK... "Look to the future, because that's where you'll spend the rest of your life." --George Burns, American comedian  INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE... There was additional evidence this week that the future for us will feature a continued housing recovery. A software company sp...

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK... "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." --Stuart Chase, American economist INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE... People who don't believe in the housing recovery will no doubt ignore the latest proof of its strength. The...

In February, the federal tax credit was reinstated for energy efficient home improvements made in 2012 and 2013. A tax credit is a direct reduction of taxes due. It can be better than a tax deduction that only reduces taxable income. The energy tax credit now has a $500 lifetime cap for qualified...

Choose cool over cutesy for a bedroom that will grow with your child and speaks to your taste too. The days when ducky wallpaper borders and cartoon character sheets were the only decor possibilities for children's rooms are (thankfully) long gone. From unique floor and wall coverings to stylish...