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•Use the proper type of paint for each surface you need to cover. Kitchen and bathrooms require paint  that can withstand heat and moisture.  Consult a professional at a paint store for advice.   •Create an information booklet containing property tax statements; records of maintenance, service wo...

Why on earth would you want to know more about who's looking at homes?  Simply put, to help you sell it!  The more you know about the types of buyers in the market, the better prepared you and your Realtor will be to package your house for sale.  In real estate there are some commonly used classi...

The kitchen.  Yep, it's the room that holds the refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and assorted smaller appliances.  But it's also the center around which the house revolves - a gathering place, communication center, and a warm and cozy room to receive nourishment.  As such it must be spotless, spar...

Love those toy trains from your childhood?  Totally attached to your collection of moose stuff?  Dedicated to your college fraternity memorabilia?  Take a deep breath and a long gaze - then box ‘em up and ship them out to a storage facility or at least to a hidden spot under your bed.  For no mat...

It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're getting ready to put your home on the real estate market.  After all, a plethora of books have been devoted to the subject, and each one has a to-do list that could intimidate even the most organized of sellers.  Take heart, though, because many experts ag...

Before you list your home, think about the five questions that homebuyers will ask themselves about your house - and be prepared to answer them.  If your house measures up the best against others when these questions are asked, yours will be the quickest to sell.   Is this a good location? We've ...

Professor Von Helsing approaches the house with trepidation - the lone light is from the moon and even that scarcely illuminates the entry way.  He wonders what horrors are hidden in the shadows...  A potential buyer for Count Dracula's castle might also question what is tucked in the dark corne...

Thoughts Of Autumn   Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn - a mosaic of them all. - Stanley Horowitz    Be Kind To Your Eyes To lessen eye strain for computer users, the Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists recommends increasing the text size on your sc...

The risk factors associated with a greater likelihood of developing heart disease, diabetes, and stroke are large waist circumference, high blood pressure, high levels of triglycerides, low amounts of HDL ("good" cholesterol), and high blood sugar.  Having three out of five of these factors gets ...

Heinz ketchup has used the exact same ingredients and recipe since 1869. Why? Because it works! There are times that all of us feel a natural inclination to change things a bit...to make it our own. Just keep in mind that the secret for success is to focus your time, energy, and resources on the...