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Grills, Grills, and More Grills

• Cy Phillips
• Aug 16, 2012

R2-D2 Grill? Check out these fun grills for your outdoor kitchen!

Real Estate

Mortgage Closing Costs Fell 7% for Homebuyers

• Cy Phillips
• Aug 14, 2012

Iowa ranks among the lowest closing costs in the Nation

Iowa State Fair Facts

• Cy Phillips
• Aug 10, 2012

The Fair is included in the New York Times best-selling travel book "1000 Places to See Before You Die." Will you be going??

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Green Up Your Yard With Lawn Paint

• Cy Phillips
• Aug 2, 2012

Have you heard of lawn paint? Interesting concept for our drought-damaged lawns.

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5 DIY Projects to Increase Sales Value by More Than $10,000

• Cy Phillips
• Jul 31, 2012

Easy projects to add instant value to your home!

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Wall Writings That Look on The Bright Side

• Cy Phillips
• Jul 24, 2012

Words have power, and these use it for good with wall typography that encourages, uplifts and humors

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Turn Your Home Into A "Staycation."

• Cy Phillips
• Jul 19, 2012

Less than 5 weeks before school starts. If you don't have a vacation planned, here are some good ideas for a "Staycation!"

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Hot Staging Trends for 2012

• Cy Phillips
• Jul 18, 2012

The clutter is cleared. The house is clean. Now, what accessories and accents can you use to make a room look fresh and modern?

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Creating a Top-Notch TV Room

• Cy Phillips
• Jul 13, 2012

Your TV room is the most used room in the house, great tips on how to maximize the space.

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Cool Architecture for HOT Summers

• Cy Phillips
• Jul 9, 2012

A few ideas on keeping cool in your home!