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Our AROUND THE HOUSE section contains projects and information that deals with everything else there is about home. You’ll find ideas on living green, quick tips on using ceiling fans or where to store your paint. Follow along with Matt as he keeps his home in shape and helps you do the same for yours.

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Our HOME MATTERS category will help anyone interested in the business aspect of their home.  It may cover issues from insurance to understanding contracts, selling tips to the sale of your loan, auctions to foreclosures.

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Home Check List for Winter
How Siding Can Insulate Your Home
Foreclosures: Finally Explained!
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paintbasicsOur PAINT BASICS category will help beginners and well seasoned painters learn better storage techniques, good product care practices and more.
Article Title
The Basics of Painting Walls
How to Paint a Door
Working With Ladders
Care and Cleaning a Paint Brush
Painted and Stained Woodwork Touchups
Proper Paint Storage
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greenlivingThe GREEN LIVING category is all about saving money as well as saving the environment in any way we can.
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Big Energy Saver – Insulated Siding
*Habitat for Humanity-Summit County
Installing a motion-sensor switch
Green Websites
Environmentally Friendly Decorating Tips
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organizationOur ORGANIZATION category is one that many of us will use.  From closets to pantries to drawers and shelving, most everything could use a bit more organization!
Article Title
Custom Kitchen Organization
Simple Organizing Steps
We Love Tupperware
Recipe Round Up
Preparing For Winter
Closet Organization
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insideprojectsOur INSIDE PROJECTS category will highlight mechanical issues as well as seasonal project issues that come up on the inside of your home.
Article Title
How to Care for Tile -NEW
How to Maintain Your Area Rugs
Half Time Project: Installing a New Door Sweep
Why a Humidifier
*Ceiling Fans
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garagesThe GARAGES category is especially for the guys.  This category will cover topics like painting garage floors, storage, heating, setting up shop and more.
Article Title
Choosing a Heater for your Garage
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outsideprojectsOur OUTSIDE PROJECTS category includes all those wonderful seasonal tasks that take time and require some expertise.  We’ll help you through the tough spots and hopefully make your honey-do list, more doable!
Article Title
Convenience in a Bag the LG-BAGZ -IT
Green Tree Tip
How to Hang a Bat House
Gas Grill Maintenance
Choosing an Outdoor Fireplace
Cleaning, Staining and Preserving Your Deck

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