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August 29th, 2007

Someday has arrived

t seems like whenever I think of my dream house, I start to think that it will never happen. It’s just human nature. Yes, having a library in my house should be obtainable, but for some reason it just seems so mystical & out of reach. I think that a lot of us feel that way. We tend to put off the things that we really want for “someday”.

Part of being involved in DIY projects is the idea that I can make things happen. I can get the things I want while staying in a budget. For instance, several of my family members have been wanting a spa. In fact, several of us have chronic illnesses & a hot tub would really help our pain levels. We just never thought that we could afford one. However, it’s just a matter of knowing where to shop.

I was looking Best Spa Covers from HotTubWorks & was amazed at how low their prices are. Especially since they have such extensive customer service on their site. I can’t remember the last time that I saw a website that had this level of phone & email support. There are videos, instructions on how to measure for a spa cover, & very detailed Frequently Asked Questions to help you make the right choice. I also like that these hot tub covers have absolutely free shipping in the lower 48 states. I hate it when companies offer a good deal & then gouge on the shipping to make up for it. That won’t happen with these hot tub or replacement spa covers.

We used to have a hot tub years ago & the cover was always so heavy & full of water that it took two people to lift it. However, Hot Tub Woks has an exclusive heat seal to keep this from happening. The cover is also reinforced so it won’t collapse. These spa covers will really help keep your investment in a hot tub safe. My point is there is always a way to build your dream house. The first step is to stop waiting for “someday”. I’ve looked on the calendar, & “someday” isn’t listed.

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August 7th, 2007

No, I’m not high maintenance

I still haven’t gotten to the buying house stage of my life. I’m still dreaming about it. However, I will be a princess someday, & I will get my dream house. I like to keep a list of what I want in a house, the way some women keep lists of what they want in a man. My dream house will have:

1. A music room. No, not to practice piano in. It will just be an empty room with some comfortable chairs & an amazing sound system, designed solely for listening to music.

2. A chaise lounge. I’ve never even sat in a chaise lounge before, but I think it sounds very princess like.

3. Walk in closet bigger than Delaware.

No, I’m not high maintenance, why do you ask?

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July 19th, 2007

Small Town vs. Big City

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In my head I can see a small town & a big city both with boxing gloves on duking it out. Decorating can do a lot to change the feel of a home. It however can’t help you if you live in a bad neighborhood. This is why I love living in a small town, lots of wide open space. People wave to each other, in fact they wave to every single car, whether they know them or not. The downside is that usually there aren’t a lot of jobs to be had. In my town the big money making job is construction. Most other people have to commute an hour away to the city to work. Of course the ideal would be a small town with job opportunities, apparently there are some out there.

The big clincher for me is all of the crazy festivals that small towns have. My town has a festival about every month either for a fruit like rhubarb (We do not grow, or consume rhubarb, but we do have a festival devoted to it). It’s like Stars Hallow from “Gilmore Girls”, & isn’t that the dream?

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July 19th, 2007

I’m no Stephen Colbert

I’m no Stephen Colbert, but I just wanted to give a tip of the hat to an article called “Second Chance City” which appears in the August Reader’s Digest. It’s about a town called Utica in New York that was basically becoming a ghost town in the 1970′s.

Instead of dwelling on hard times, the town started opening it’s homes to refugees from Asia, Africa, & Europe. They formed organizations, banding together to provide jobs, houses, food & clothing for over 11,000 immigrants. They even offer English lessons. In turn, the immigrants seem to prosper. It was a heart warming thing to read & reminded me that there are good people out there. A tip of the hat just is not enough.

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July 17th, 2007

Renting isn’t so bad after all

I’m still in the rental stage of life, still have roommates. However, I’ve found it to be much more satisfactory to look for houses for rent instead of apartments. They are much quieter, & nicer. Plus, they have a more permanent, homey feeling. I’ve used Rentals.com in the past to see what is available in my area. The site is easy to use, & you can choose anything from a loft, to a townhouse.

It took me about 45 seconds to find a really awesome townhouse that would be perfect for living in with roommates. It has a fireplace, 2 car garage, 3 beds & 2.5 baths. That means that we can all have our own bathrooms & it’s only a little more rent than some really terrible apartments I’ve lived in. What I really love is the ambiance, the fireplace, archway & the niches. Besides the fact that the yard looks pretty low maintenance, which I love. It’s a house that I would buy if I was in the market for a house. So it’s nice to be able to live in a really fantastic space so it still feels like home even though I’m still a renter.

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