Homestyle
Space Station Gets the Deluxe Treatment
Life has never been so good off the planet, and it’s about to get better. Just two weeks after the arrival of the Internet, the space station astronauts are getting an observation deck that will offer panoramic views of Earth. Read more...
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Green Group Buys Land Near Hollywood Sign
A nature conservation group said it has reached a deal that would protect a huge swath of land near the world-famous Hollywood sign from being developed into luxury homes. Read more...
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Toyota Admits Prius Brake Problem
As complaints over malfunctioning brakes mounted in both the U.S. and Japan, Toyota conceded Thursday that the latest model of its popular Prius hybrid had a design flaw in its anti-lock braking system. Read more...
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Super Sprouts :: A Garden In Your Kitchen
By Richard Frisbie
EDGE Correspondent Richard Frisbie has a new toy: a seed sprouter, that’s only 6-inches square, with two tiers of growing trays that takes up hardly any space on his kitchen counter. So far he’s grown a succession of sprout "crops," with different varieties maturing on different days- all winter long! Read more...
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Mortgage rates nearly flat this week
Rates on 30-year mortgages remained almost flat this week as the Federal Reserve said it would keep rates near record lows to help the economy recover. Read more...
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6 Books to Help Design a One-Room Living Space
Coming up with a design and decor for a one-room apartment requires planning to make sure the space suits your lifestyle, taste and budget. Before opening your wallet at the furniture store, consider some of these books that may help your narrow your choices and find just the right look for you. Read more...
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Midwest Home Sales Rose 9 Percent in December
Home sales in the Midwest declined from November to December, but ended the last month up 9 percent from prior-year levels, the National Association of Realtors said Monday. Read more...
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From House to Home :: Keep it Clean
By Jason Salzenstein
While I’m sure that the person who came up with the phrase "cleanliness is next to godliness" meant well, I’m also pretty certain that he or she lived in a very small space with no pets, children, or open windows; or had a full-time live-in maid. After moving into the large old house I currently share with my boyfriend and our two cats, I quickly discovered what the term "chores" actually meant. Thanks to a grass allergy (and slightly spoiled childhood), growing up I managed to avoid almost everything but keeping my room neat and tidy; something I couldn’t avoid thanks to the OCD. Twenty-something years later, I find myself working from home and partnered to a guy with a fantastic job... and a long commute. What that translates to is me doing the lion’s share of the housekeeping. Luckily, I’ve discovered a few things that make the task a lot easier. (Just don’t tell him- I don’t want to lose any hubby points!) Read more...
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10 Red Flags That Can Delay or Sink a Home Sale
Few things induce anxiety and frustration more than having a home sale delayed, especially when your belongings have already been loaded onto the moving truck. Yet, few paths from contract to closing are without an obstacle or two. Good real estate agents are attuned to red flags that come up, but consumers should also be aware of potential problems and how to avoid many bumps in the road. Read more...
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