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Sell a Home Fast: Advance Prep Part 2

May 10, 2012 By Ruth H. 2 Comments

During the month of May, I’m offering a series of posts about how we’ve been able to sell two different homes in two different markets in 15 days or less. You can read the introduction HERE and learn about how we prepare waaaay in advance to sell HERE. And, if you’d like, you can see pictures of [...]

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Funday – Backyard

March 26, 2012 By Ruth H. Leave a Comment

It’s Monday…back to the grind. Why not make it FUNday with some inspiration to make your home a little more fun? One of my favorite things to find in my mailbox is this: Lowes’ Creative Ideas Magazine. Love this–it’s jam packed with great DIY ideas and it is FREE!!! (You can sign up for print [...]

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Grandmother's Garden

July 26, 2011 By Ruth H. 3 Comments

Speaking of garden vegetables, I’ve been meaning to show you pictures of one of my favorite kitchen gardens. I took some pictures of it while we were in Utah. My mother-in-law tends a vegetable garden in her backyard that is more than productive: it’s downright pretty!