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Aug
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America's Strongest Housing Markets in 2014: Washington - BusinessWeek

hey, maybe this place was a great investment, not just a pretty house!
housing
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This McLane Reel Mower probably cuts better than the low to midrange one we’ve got. But does it cut 200 dollars better?

This McLane Reel Mower probably cuts better than the low to midrange one we’ve got. But does it cut 200 dollars better?

lawn garden mower grass reel mower
Jul
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rakka: Yes, another new rug. 

rakka:

Yes, another new rug. 

rug living room
May
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The Ledge by Urbancase | Design Milk

The Ledge by Urbancase | Design Milk

May
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Shop Garden Treasures Dining Patio Chair at Lowes.com Just like grandma and grandpa had (though theirs were solid forest green). Inexpensive though!

Shop Garden Treasures Dining Patio Chair at Lowes.com

Just like grandma and grandpa had (though theirs were solid forest green). Inexpensive though!

Apr
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The couch doesn’t quite work, but these chairs are perfect for my retro future video game room. (assuming we don’t go with museum game room, when we get around to the game room) OffSeat by Lorenzo Longo and Alessio Romano | Design Milk

The couch doesn’t quite work, but these chairs are perfect for my retro future video game room. (assuming we don’t go with museum game room, when we get around to the game room)

OffSeat by Lorenzo Longo and Alessio Romano | Design Milk

Mar
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Bonus Seating Idea: Rolling Stools | Apartment Therapy San Francisco we have a ton of nice hardwood logs, so…

Bonus Seating Idea: Rolling Stools | Apartment Therapy San Francisco

we have a ton of nice hardwood logs, so…

Mar
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RGB Light by Fabian Nehne and Martin Meier Just two questions: how much? and give it to me? Seriously, hubba hubba.

RGB Light by Fabian Nehne and Martin Meier

Just two questions: how much? and give it to me?

Seriously, hubba hubba.

Feb
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Steckbar by Ismail Özalbayrak | Design Milk This would look good in the game room

Steckbar by Ismail Özalbayrak | Design Milk

This would look good in the game room

Feb
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What to do with an open ground. If you’re house was built long, long ago and you’re not sure if your wiring is grounded or an electrician tells you it’s not, the easiest and safest thing to do is to install a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter). These are the outlets you often see near sinks in kitchens and bathrooms that have two buttons on them — “reset” and “test”. GFCI’s will detect any change in current between the hot and neutral wires and will disconnect power if the levels aren’t equal. To resume power you’ll have to hit the “reset” button. Installing a GFCI is similar to a grounded outlet…
— How To Swap a Two-Prong for a Three-Prong Outlet Home Hacks | Apartment Therapy Unplggd