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		<title>Make Life Easier with Little Effort</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With busy schedules and lives constantly on the go, it&#8217;s easy to be forgetful. But in today&#8217;s connected world, with a little help from technology, it is possible to accomplish what you need to with barely a second thought.
There are a number of techno-gadgets that you can &#8220;set and forget&#8221; &#8212; from a self-soap-dispensing dishwasher [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Adding deck lights a simple way to enhance outdoor living</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As summer rolls in and guests show up, the benefit of having outdoor living space for relaxing and entertaining becomes readily apparent. Homeowners love having extra space where they can hang out, and outdoor environments are a huge plus for those trying to sell or rent out a home.
Overall home improvement project budgets are shrinking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Expert home-remodel tips help baby boomers live in comfort</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are 78.2 million baby boomers according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are one of them, born between 1946 and 1964, you might soon look at your house with a new perspective.
&#8220;The bones begin to creek a little more as you age &#8212; things that don&#8217;t happen when you are younger,&#8221; says Morris [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.howabouthomeimprovement.com/2009/07/expert-home-remodel-tips-help-baby-boomers-live-in-comfort/</link>
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		<title>Lawn Mowing: Get Reel, Go Gas-free</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Warm weather arrives with the melodic chipping of songbirds preparing their nests. What? Can&#8217;t hear them? The steady rumble of lawn mowers not only drowns out nature&#8217;s melodies, it disturbs wildlife and sleeping neighbors, and is an unhealthy source of summertime air pollution.
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Gasoline-powered lawnmowers will soon have to be dramatically cleaner under new rules [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Decorating Trends for 2009: Economy, Nature and Fashion Influences</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s in store for home decorating in 2009? No matter what your taste, you&#8217;ll find a hue in the 2009 forecast of popular paint colors to suit your style. Since the average consumer spends two to three months planning a painting project, now is the ideal time to review your options, see what&#8217;s predicted to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.howabouthomeimprovement.com/2009/07/decorating-trends-for-2009-economy-nature-and-fashion-influences/</link>
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		<title>Tips to Turn Your Rental Space From Bland to Grand</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to a recent Apartments.com survey, 90 percent of renters will decorate when moving to a new apartment; with 81 percent decorating within the first three months of the move.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.howabouthomeimprovement.com/2009/06/tips-to-turn-your-rental-space-from-bland-to-grand/</link>
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		<title>“Work Smart… Get it Done” Contest Hopes to Inspire Homeowners to Complete Unfinished Projects around the House</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To provide extra incentive to complete projects, Black &#038; Decker is launching the “Work Smart…And Get-it-Done” Contest to find people with do-it-yourself projects in and outside their homes that never seem to get completed and to show the interesting circumstances some people are living in.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.howabouthomeimprovement.com/2009/06/%e2%80%9cwork-smart%e2%80%a6-get-it-done%e2%80%9d-contest-hopes-to-inspire-homeowners-to-complete-unfinished-projects-around-the-house/</link>
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		<title>How About Home Improvement Adds a Classified Section</title>
		<description><![CDATA[HowAboutHomeImprovement.com has added a new section of classified ads.This feature is intended for legitimate contractors and trades people to advertise their services and offerings. Also, homeowners seeking reputable professionals for projects may list their jobs and contact information.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.howabouthomeimprovement.com/2009/05/how-about-home-improvement-adds-a-classified-section/</link>
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		<title>Family and Friends Can Stretch Home Improvement Dollars</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Labor costs can often be the biggest budget line item, so enlisting the help of handy family and friends can be a cost-effective way to achieve your goals.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.howabouthomeimprovement.com/2009/05/family-and-friends-can-stretch-home-improvement-dollars/</link>
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		<title>Home Lock Security &#8211; Myths and Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Clarifying some misconceptions about key control, home security, and homeowner convenience.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.howabouthomeimprovement.com/2009/01/home-lock-security-myths-and-tips/</link>
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