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~~>80's & 90's Christmas Party<~~        
Winter Blast Party/Dance and More on December 5th, 2009 Our Lady of Consolation (OLC) 8pm – 12 am 10801 Deering Rd Louisville, KY 40272 *Food and BEER provided (a bit of eggnog too!) *DJ's will play ALL 80's and 90's music!! *Corn hole tournament and UGLY sweater contest!! *Plenty of ... more
  posted yesterday    17 views   
by jasonthompson
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$8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit- Extended        
November 11, 2009 **$8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit- Extended In what has been urged as a must-have by real estate professionals and builders, the $8000 tax credit for first-time home buyers (previously due to expire Nov. 30), has been extended. As you know not only has it been extended, ... more
  posted Nov 13, 09    36 views   
by jasonthompson
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The Trouble With Leaves... :}        
My son and i raked up the yard... we had a system... I raked and he used the vac to pick them up... lol... we had a pile as long as a van and about 6 ft. tall!!!... ( One good thing about it all is that i talked to ... more
  posted Nov 10, 09    53 views   
by Annie...
in This is just who i am.....
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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 thousands of dollars in interest if not corrected. However, there ... more
  posted Nov 4, 09    127 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 lot of money. Read below and find ... more
  posted Oct 26, 09    178 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 projects like planting trees and community gardens or landscaping ... more
  posted Sep 9, 09    162 views    2 kudos
by christopher hall
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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    232 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 their "special" list of properties. Louisville ... more
  posted Jul 25, 09    429 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 amounted to less than a half hour combined. Hopefully, ... more
  posted Jun 8, 09    350 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 electricity of ordinary bulbs to generate the ... more
  posted May 21, 09    648 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 is optimal) in these environments. ... more

  posted May 17, 09    554 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    591 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 grasslands just ... more
  posted Mar 21, 09    500 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 be used, etc.) and have decided to move forward. First understand ... more
  posted Mar 9, 09    612 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 town. Ask many ... more
  posted Mar 3, 09    647 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't do ... more
  posted Jan 30, 09    441 views   
by Isabelle Rae
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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    675 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 get by just ... more
  posted Jan 15, 09    328 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 hold the TV. ... more
  posted Jan 6, 09    441 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 that are plumbing and electricity. I am quite ... more
  posted Jan 5, 09    429 views   
by TwistedSister
in illusions, delusions, collusions
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