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Thought for Today: “Live in such a way that you wouldn’t be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.” — Will Rogers

You Can Install an Energy Efficient Replacement Window Yourself

Replacing your old single pane glass windows with new, top of the line, energy efficient replacement windows is a project that you can do yourself, and one that will pay for itself over time with the money saved in energy expenses. Still wondering if it’s really a job you can handle? Before you make up your mind take a look at this step-by-step how-to video.

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How to Tile Your Own Bathroom Floor

Tile is still one of the best choices for a bathroom floor. It's highly water resistant and easily cleanable. Putting down a bathroom tile floor is a job I definitely put in the DIY category. That being said, there are a handful of tips and techniques that will help ensure you get professional-looking results. This article and video cover every step.

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How to Build a Cage for an Iguana or Other Small Animal

Okay, I understand that you probably don’t have your own iguana for which you’re in search of a cage. But hold on, this cage enclosure would work well for a variety of small animals. And, besides, the iguanas in this video are intriguing and the kids, for whom I built this cage are adorable. So, go ahead, indulge.

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This Week's Vision of Home by Fred Swan

Brush Hill Farm

Fred Swan is a Vermont artist whose paintings are nostalgic and heartwarming. To me, they stir the emotions and bring back cherished memories of my childhood in rural upstate New York. In the past, I have shared many of Fred's works. In response to your requests, here's an encore presentation.

To see more of Fred’s work, CLICK HERE