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Raise Your Credit Score 100 Points in 45 Days!        
November 4, 2009 Louisville, KY Many individuals today have blemishes on their credit reports. Whether it is from a dreaded case of Identity Theft or not being punctual about paying bills on time, these credit mishaps can cost an individual thousa ... more
  posted Nov 4, 09    58 views   
by jasonthompson
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Should I Refinance My Home?        
October 26, 2009 Louisville, KY Interest rates are obviously at historic lows right now. It is a great time for those who are purchasing, as well as those who wish to refinance their homes here in Louisville, KY. Refinancing can save you a ... more
  posted Oct 26, 09    121 views   
by jasonthompson
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Brightside Grants Available        
This doesn't leave applicants a lot of time to get it together, but Brightside is accepting applications for grants to 'green up' the community. The deadline for Brightside Naturescape Grants is Thursday at 4 p.m. The grants are intended to fund pro ... more
  posted Sep 9, 09    146 views    2 kudos
by christopher hall
in the louisvillian
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Log home for under 200K        
Hey everybody. I wanted to put this out there to get some feedback. I went to school to learn how to build REAL log homes. I mean I cut trees down, peel the bark myself and turn these into a beautiful, never to be duplicated again log home. Would you ... more
  posted Sep 3, 09    196 views   
by Hachi2u
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Top 10 Ways to Find a Louisville Real Estate Bargain        
In today's market, the play of the day is finding a real estate bargain. You can't walk out your front door without hearing about Foreclosures, Short Sales or any number of distressed properties. Most of this is coming from people trying to sell you ... more
  posted Jul 25, 09    365 views   
by trepryor
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Long and Hard        
........heh....made you look.... So, the weekend was very busy as the Crescent Hill Garden Tour kicked in. I had between 75 and 100 hundred people tour the Community Garden and Straw Bale House on Saturday, and literally had four breaks which amou ... more
  posted Jun 8, 09    331 views   
by tecoyah
in In the Mind
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Amaizing, non toxic, full spectrum bulbs        
SAVE MONEY. SAVE ENERGY. Simply by replacing a standard bulb with and Xbulb, you'll be able to put more money back in your pocket, while lowering energy costs and helping the environment. Xbulb Energy Saving light bulbs use 20% to 25% of the electr ... more
  posted May 21, 09    591 views   
by Mr.Watts
in high electric bills? cut them here
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rejuvinating air        
Have you ever noticed how refreshing the air is when you are in the mountains, or by a waterfall? Or how revitalized you feel after a thunderstorm? The explanation for this is that there are usually at least 4,000 negative ions per cubic inch (which ... more

  posted May 17, 09    519 views   
by Mr.Watts
in high electric bills? cut them here
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early start        
Has anyone started thier gardens yet? I was thinking of starting my root vegies. It seems early but the pretty weather makes me want to jump in and get started. ... more
  posted Mar 30, 09    572 views   
by humblebumble38
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Identity Crisis        
My house is having an identity crisis and I'm wondering what that says about the owner - me. I kind of enjoy the global nature of my home environment. Depending upon my mood, I can go from the beach to a ballgame to a safari in the African grasslan ... more
  posted Mar 21, 09    467 views   
by TwistedSister
in illusions, delusions, collusions
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Home Improvements: Handling the Money Issue        
Home Improvements: Handling the Money Issue Okay. You found a contractor or service provider that you like. You've received an estimate to your satisfaction, you understand the terms of an agreement (i.e. down payment, time to complete, materials to ... more
  posted Mar 9, 09    571 views   
by rmbru2k
in Home Improvements
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Hiring the Best Professional for Your Home Improvement Project        
Are you looking for a professional to do some work for you in your home? Here is my take on what you need to know before you commit to hiring someone. First things first, do your homework. Don't just hire someone because they are the cheapest in to ... more
  posted Mar 3, 09    604 views   
by rmbru2k
in Home Improvements
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Moving        
Well, it's finally happened. On the 2nd we're moving into a great place with a pool, tennis & basketball courts, and even a playground. I can't wait. I'll be able to walk around naked again. I'll be able to do a lot of things naked that I really can' ... more
  posted Jan 30, 09    426 views   
by Isabelle Rae
in Izzy's Expressions
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need help starting a garden in spring        
i just bought a home this past fall, and now i want to start a garden but dont want to get to far over my head. Im looking for advice on some things to grow and good techniques to grow them thanks for any help ... more
  posted Jan 21, 09    644 views    1 kudos
by gatsby
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Moving out        
If you're moving out of an apartment or rented house, you'll probably want to do some minor repairs and touchups before you check out. You do want that security deposit back, don't you? Here are a few tips. For a few small nail holes, you can often ... more
  posted Jan 15, 09    314 views   
by Sherman Hand
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I want my MTV!        
Oh this has been an afternoon. We went TV shopping. Lucky us, found what we wanted after only the second stop. Spent 45 minutes of the salesman's time at HH Gregg at Stonybrook, picking out not only a TV, but a nice little piece of furniture to ho ... more
  posted Jan 6, 09    426 views   
by CPR Chic
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DIY fairytale        
My Prince Charming does not come riding a white horse. He does not have long flowing hair, manicured nails, or snazzy clothes. My Prince drives a pick up truck, wears painter's whites and a toolbelt, carries a ladder, and understands the mysteries ... more
  posted Jan 5, 09    405 views   
by TwistedSister
in illusions, delusions, collusions
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Moving        
Getting ready to move, and I am packing things in to two types of boxes. Giveaways and takewith's, I do understand that both of those are not words in normal discussions. But I am just looking at everything in my life, every piece of furniture, eve ... more
  posted Dec 28, 08    598 views   
by ProjectMan
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House Hunting? Try this new system.        
My brokerage just released an update to our home hotline! So exciting. Hotline technology isn't anything new. You dial a number, you enter a code, you get a recording about the house. The problem with these systems is that there are so many of th ... more
  posted Dec 15, 08    524 views   
by Scott
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Plug-ins        
I am the victim of a conspiracy. It is not paranoia. It is fact. Along the lines of Trucks, the Stephen King short story where eighteen-wheelers go on the attack, household items which require electricity have banned together and are attempting to ... more
  posted Dec 2, 08    359 views    1 kudos
by TwistedSister
in illusions, delusions, collusions
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