Hot Property: Cartoonist Exiting from the Frame
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Berkeley Breathed has listed his mountainside retreat in Santa Barbara for $4.95 million. The 25-acre ocean-view estate, which includes a single-level custom home, a swimming pool, fruit trees and a guesthouse, was designed as a...Your Place: Buy the Right Paint before Grabbing a Brush
(MCT)—The one job most of us do ourselves is paint. For example, I repainted the walls along the staircase after nicking them with a Morris chair we move upstairs each winter so the Christmas tree has a spot in the living room. I touched up a window frame here, a wall...Living Smart: Central Vacuums
(MCT)—If you own a portable vacuum, do you ever wonder just how clean it’s really getting your home? Chances are it’s not getting it as clean as you thought. “Portable vacuum systems, regardless of the manufacturer and whether you buy a $100 (vacuum) or a $1,500...Creating a Winning Environment
There’s an old business adage that says, “Hire slow and fire fast.” The new mantra seems to be “hire fast and fire fast.” I haven’t decided yet whether hiring cautiously or quickly is the right way to go—I’ve seen both work well—but I do believe that when you have a...Americans Expect Home Prices and Mortgage Rates to Increase
Consumer attitudes toward the economy and housing continue to diverge this winter, according to Fannie Mae’s February 2013 National Housing Survey results. On the one hand, consumers continue to express strong positive attitudes toward housing. On the other hand,...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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