If Mama ain’t happy…

When it comes to house hunting, women are the first to admit they can be picky. For example: a single mom vetoed 37 houses before she chanced upon her just-right fit: a newly built, $350,000 home that boasted a spacious layout, killer walk-in closets and...

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Students are losing their desire to learn “life skills”

Research has shown that students are losing their desire to learn “life skills” from basic home repairs and tool identification to fire, water, gas and electric home safety. Sadly, schools are reducing or eliminating practical arts classes. Fewer practical arts teachers are available due to dwindling...

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Water management during drought conditions

The key to a good lawn is to water it correctly. Watering your lawn too little can lead to problems, but watering your lawn too much can also be damaging. Your lawn will look best, and your wallet will be happiest, when you water your...

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Patio designs – 5 top trends

So when does a trend become a tradition? Continued interest in creating great outdoor living spaces, and the trend for jazzing up the backyard may just be on the verge of becoming a staple of the American home, and as much a requirement as a...

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Looking to make connections within the industry?

With the launch of RealtyJoin version 2.0, you can expand your business network in the U.S. and Canada. The newly redesigned RealtyJoin 2.0, built by mRELEVANCE, is a social marketplace, offering participants a more user-friendly integrated website that includes WordPress blogs for all users, upgraded...

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How can you turn your kitchen from drab to fab?

It’s often treated as an afterthought, but a great backsplash can be one of the most crucial design elements in any kitchen. Sure, it provides practical wall protection against grease splatters, dishwater sprays, and flying cake ingredients, but a good backsplash also plays an equally...

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I like keeping things simple!

As a custom home builder, I like keeping things simple! Building a custom home is hard enough with so many moving parts and personalities. I find that some builders try to tell people what they want instead of learning about a customer’s desire, wants and needs....

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Life Made Easy by Home Builder University

These days, life is just too hectic to spend precious time searching various resources for the continuing education and industry specific classes you need to stay current in your field. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a website for building professionals that made it...

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