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  • Transform your kitchen for $500 or less

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    The kitchen has always been the heart of the home - a place where the family socializes and entertains friends. It’s no wonder a kitchen remodel occupies first place on many homeowners’ wish lists, especially at a time when families are spending less time dining out and more time at home. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most expensive and time-consuming home improvement projects a family will undertake, ranging from $17,000 to $20,000 for a basic kitchen remodel.
    Select a color scheme:

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  • Spring decorating can take items from discarded to divine

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     Spring is often considered a time for cleaning up and cleaning out. As the saying goes, “Out with the old, in with the new.” However, according to Molly J. Deas, academic director for Interior Design at The Art Institute of Portland, spring is an ideal time to inject trends of the season and redecorate by reusing items in new ways.

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  • Quick tips for making your home attractive to buyers

    (ARA) – Nothing makes a guest feel more welcome than a clean house – and the same holds true when you are showcasing your house for potential buyers. While regular scrubbing and vacuuming will go a long way toward accomplishing a clean-looking house, there are other important things you can do to improve your guests’ perception of your home’s cleanliness.
    Home staging expert and TLC host Lisa Lynch says giving the perception of clean home is of utmost importance for people looking to sell or rent their homes. She offers the following tips:

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  • An insider’s guide to creating a stylish nursery

    (ARA) - Moms seem to instinctively know the importance of creating a special nursery space where they can bond, interact and love every moment with their baby. In fact, a recent survey from PlaytexBaby found that an overwhelming majority of moms – 87 percent – agree that it’s essential to put time into making the nursery a great space for their little one.  

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  • Banish winter with these decorating tips

    (ARA) – You’re ready to throw winter out to the curb. It’s time to rid yourself of the dreary cold weather and freshen your house for spring by opening the windows, rolling up your sleeves to give all your furnishings a good cleaning, and shopping to brighten everything with a new spring look.
    You don’t have to spend a lot of money on new home improvements. Here are some tips to help you welcome spring into your home:

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  • Create a beautiful, functional outdoor room

    (ARA) – As the weather warms and the days grow longer, who doesn’t happily anticipate opening windows and doors to let the fresh air in? And once we think about bringing the outdoors in, our imagination naturally goes the other way, as well – bringing the indoors out. It seems that our love affair with backyard entertaining heats up around this time every year. Whether it’s a quiet family meal under the stars or a backyard barbecue for dozens, the appeal of outdoor living is undeniable.

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  • Tackle home improvement projects with ease

    (ARA) — It’s that time of year when homeowners look around their properties and start mentally creating a list of to-do projects. Sometimes projects are minor such as changing accents in a bathroom. Other projects can end up being a complete remodel that requires the right tools and strategy.

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  • Property Transfers in Grayson County 4-14-11

    Roy and Mable McStoots, Leitchfield, conveyed to Mose D. and Lovina Gingerich, Smiths Grove, a tract of land on Western Kentucky Parkway.
    Charles D. and Phyllis Hartlage, Prospect; Allen Dale and Brenda G. Gentry, Crestwood; and James D. French, Louisville, conveyed to Vince and Marla Abell, Crestwood, two lots in Sleepy Hollow Subdivision.
    Danny Constant and Lisa Payton, Leitchfield, conveyed to Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, Bowling Green, a tract of land in the Anneta Community.

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  • Mulch 101

    (ARA) – Gardeners know that mulch is a great-looking layer of topping on the soil in gardens and landscapes, but mulch is so much more than just a decorative cover. Mirroring the leaf layer found on a forest floor, mulch covering can benefit both plants and soil.
    There are many different types of mulch to consider. Some mulch contains leaves and bark that decompose and break down over time, while others contain things like pebbles and shredded tires.
    Mulch’s benefits run much deeper than beauty.

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  • ‘Veggin’ out’ is so in: Tips for starting your own vegetable garden

    (ARA) – Vegetable and herb gardening is in and studies indicate it will continue to grow in popularity. If you’re not growing your own yet it’s time to start. Why? The reasons are as varied as the people who garden.
    Some do it to save money. Others want to ensure their food is chemical-free and as safe as possible. Still others grow their own vegetables because fresher is just better. Many do it because gardening is good for you and some because it’s åfun to play in the dirt.

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