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High-tech homes make everyday living simpler
(BPT) - If you find yourself wondering how you ever got along before your smartphone, laptop and GPS, you’re not alone. Technology is so much a part of how we go about our days that we often take it for granted. However, in many cases, houses haven’t caught up to the same technological standards as the gadgets people ca...
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Popular remodeling trends for spring home improvement
(BPT) - It’s time to think spring which means fresh home updates. Spring home improvement projects will help you update your home, add comfort and save more of your hard-earned paycheck. “You can save time, money and stress by planning ahead,” says Kathy Krafka Harkema, Pella Windows and Doors expert. “Seek out expert ...
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Entice buyers into your home with aromatic scents
(BPT) - When a home smells good, it makes a favorable impression on visitors. This is exactly what home sellers want when they put their house on the market. The concept of ambient fragrancing started to trickle into the real estate market years ago. Savvy real estate agents advised sellers to bake cookies or cinnamon ...
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No need to buy new - a simple update will do
(BPT) - If you’re like most homeowners, you have several furniture and decor pieces around the house that have seen better days. And while the natural response is to throw away outdated items and buy something new, even lackluster home objects deserve a second chance. You can easily transform your trash into treasure wi...
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2013's hottest home trends and easy upgrades
(BPT) - The top home decor trends for 2013 are already emerging, and homeowners seeking a fresh look will find a lot to love. Not only can these looks be accomplished in minimal time – they’re budget friendly and easy enough for DIYers to finish in a weekend or less. Giving your home an updated feel doesn’t require a f...
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Inspiring ideas for a home makeover
With spring just around the corner, it’s time to focus on sprucing up your home. But balancing a budget and your home improvement desires can be a challenge. Some simple tips and tricks can help you make over your home for less. Whether you plan an all-out redo or just a few tweaks here and there, the design experts at...
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Trash vs. treasure: Expert tips when hunting for authentic garage sale finds
(BPT) - Collecting relics isn’t a hobby just for Grandma and Grandpa any more. With the explosive popularity of TV shows centered around unearthing historic memorabilia and valuable pieces of Americana, searching for knickknacks and artifacts that make one-of-a-kind home decor is now a popular pastime for people of all ...
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Kodiak Island Volleyball Club’s Erika Fallorin passes the ball during a practice Thursday, June 13 at Kodiak Middle School. (Derek Clarkston photo)
Kodiak Island Volleyball Club’s Erika Fallorin passes the ball during a practice Thursday, June 13 at Kodiak Middle School. (Derek Clarkston photo)
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Kodiak Island Volleyball Club’s Kyla Vilaroya runs through a drill during practice Thursday, June 13 at Kodiak Middle School. (Derek Clarkston photo)
Kodiak Island Volleyball Club’s Kyla Vilaroya runs through a drill during practice Thursday, June 13 at Kodiak Middle School. (Derek Clarkston photo)
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This file photo taken in 2000 shows the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis underway in the Gastineau Channel in Alaska. The federal government is putting a former Coast Guard cutter up for auction after efforts to send it to a museum in Juneau failed. (AP Photo/Mark Farmer, file)
This file photo taken in 2000 shows the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis underway in the Gastineau Channel in Alaska. The federal government is putting a former Coast Guard cutter up for auction after efforts to send it to a museum in Juneau failed. (AP Photo/Mark Farmer, file)
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A microblade in situ at Swan Point, one of the earliest human settlements ever discovered in Alaska. It contains evidence of humans hunting Mammoths. June 7, 2013. (Loren Holmes/Alaska Dispatch)
A microblade in situ at Swan Point, one of the earliest human settlements ever discovered in Alaska. It contains evidence of humans hunting Mammoths. June 7, 2013. (Loren Holmes/Alaska Dispatch)
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Dr. Chuck Holmes calibrates a total station, used to precisely map artifacts at Swan Point, one of the earliest human settlements ever discovered in Alaska. It contains evidence of humans hunting Mammoths. June 7, 2013 (Loren Holmes/Alaska Dispatch)
Dr. Chuck Holmes calibrates a total station, used to precisely map artifacts at Swan Point, one of the earliest human settlements ever discovered in Alaska. It contains evidence of humans hunting Mammoths. June 7, 2013 (Loren Holmes/Alaska Dispatch)
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