The History of Pitch

what is pitchI have to warn you. This is super geeky! While educational, for some this is pretty “inside” stuff in regards to pitch and what has been agreed upon in regards to that subject. If you choose to watch… enjoy!

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10 Reasons to Bring Back the Rec Room

rec roomWhether you have a whole room or just a corner, a place for games is a plus for any home

Pingpong, pool and foosball — what’s not to love? Games offer screen-free entertainment, bring the whole family together and make parties more fun. If you have a lot of space, you can knock yourself out with a full-fledged rec room, but if you need more of a rec corner, consider adding a pingpong net to a seldom-used dining table or hanging a dart board on a basement wall. There are lots of reasons to create a place for more fun in the house. Here are 10.

Do You Know the Impact Your Interest Rate Makes?

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  • Interest rates

    have come a long way in the last 30 years.

  • The interest rate you secure directly impacts your monthly payment and the amount of house that you can afford if you plan to stay within a certain budget.
  • Interest rates are at their lowest in years.
  • If buying your first home, or moving up to the home of your dreams is in your future, now may be the time to act.

Smarter and Greener: The Future of Building

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See the article here: http://rubberbond.co.uk/blog/smarter-and-greener-the-future-of-building/ 

9 Ways to Reduce Noise in an Open-Plan Space

open floor planLovely, big living areas are wonderful, but sound can travel. Here are some ways to dampen the clamor in your wide-open rooms

Open-plan living spaces have many advantages for family life and entertaining, and they increase the opportunity to bring lots of natural light into your home. But they can end up being quite noisy. You may be surprised, however, at how easy it is to reduce sound travel with a few key additions to your furnishings. There are also structural changes you can make if you’re after a more robust fix.

How to Choose the Right Pendant Lights for Your Kitchen Island

kitchen lightsGet tips on function, style, height and more to get your island lighting scheme on track

The kitchen island pendant can be the jewelry of the kitchen, an important fixture to help with your everyday tasks and so much more. To help narrow down your choice from the seemingly infinite range of beautiful options, here’s a guide to choosing the type and style of pendant that suits your tastes and needs.

Garage Cleaning Tips for the Overwhelmed

garage cleanDon’t let this catch-all space get the better of you. These baby steps can get you started

Facing down a jam-packed garage? If you’re feeling defeated before you’ve even begun, this guide is for you. By breaking a mountain of a task into bite-size pieces, you can bring your out-of-control-messy garage into focus. We offer baby steps to

getting started, smart storage tips and more. Before you know it, you will have transformed a chaotic free-for-all space into a functional, organized storage area.

Adding Value To Your Home

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Slaying Myths About Home Buying [INFOGRAPHIC]

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10 Ways to Go for Color in the Bath

bathroom colorA shot of strong color or pattern sets these bathrooms apart from the rest of the pack

With bold hues, attention-grabbing tile and creative details, the bathroom can be the most fun room in the house. Get inspired by these 10 spaces that aren’t afraid of piling on the color and pattern. Which is your favorite?