What do you think-is homeownership good for the economy?

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The two story "Cotton Candy Manor", once seen on Oprah. Two "rooms", hardwood floors, pink sponge painted interior walls, second story loft leads to outside balcony. Every girl's dream home!

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Here's a clever new use for old books: Make your own shelves in three simple steps.

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The sifting and distilling began months ago. The 87 showrooms at the massive Boston Design Center began receiving new furniture and fabrics for 2012, and the staff began the arduous task of poring over thousands of product photographs to compile its latest trend report.

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Rather than relying on technology such as photovoltaic arrays and solar hot water heaters, a passive house is designed to maximize its ability to heat itself in winter and cool itself in summer. To do this requires careful consideration of a home's site and how the sun moves across the sky, where the trees and other vegetation are located, where the winters winds come from, etc. In this way, a passive house relies more on good design and proper site location than anything else.

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 The bathrooms also have eco-friendly automated water faucets and hand dryers, are cleaned every hour, and were lauded for their family friendly touches, such as a “tot area” with smaller toilets and a nursing room with a sofa in the women’s restroom.

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If a neighbor’s tree falls over your property line, file an insurance claim for repairs and cleanup. No house damage? Check if chopping and hauling debris is covered.

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An eccentric designer has created a home out of a dumpster, complete with working kitchen, toilet and shower.

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The gulf between "green" and "gorgeous" seems to be narrowing.

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If you live in the Southwest, complete these maintenance jobs every fall and winter to prevent costly repairs.