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[$] Charming and economical home

February 4, 2012

Charming and economical home Associated Press Charming and economical to build, this 1,319-square-foot brick design, Plan HMAFAPW01295 from Homeplans.com, is ideal for first-time homeowners, <00AD>retired couples, or anyone who would enjoy an... Read Story.

[$] PORTAGE COUNTY n Aaron V. Burnett, 10537 Vaughn

February 4, 2012

Portage County n Aaron V. Burnett, 10537 Vaughn Road, Mantua Township, residence, $160,000 Ravenna n Rock-Tenn Co., 975 N. Freedom St., wall signs, $4,800 n Kauffman Tire, 480 Cleveland Road, alterations, $35,000 n Parker Hannifin, 1300 N. Freedom... Read Story.

[$] Creating an elegant wintry table

February 4, 2012

Creating an elegant wintry table Scripps Howard News Service Well, it's winter. But winter doesn't have to be dreary, and often during this no-holiday time of year people enjoy lifting their spirits by entertaining. In winter we tend to do things a... Read Story.

[$] Personalize your home with collections

February 4, 2012

Personalize your home with collections Scripps Howard News Service It all started in fifth grade, when a friend gave me a decorative box as a gift. That present ignited a love affair with boxes that is still burning bright. Through the years, I've had... Read Story.

[$] Homeowner needs a lesson in toilet efficiency

February 4, 2012

Homeowner needs a lesson in toilet efficiency Scripps Howard News Service Q: Hi, Ed. Thanks for all the plumbing lessons that I have learned from you over the years. I could use another one right now. We're doing a small bathroom-remodeling job that... Read Story.

[$] ATWATER n LNV Corp., to Dave E. English

February 4, 2012

Atwater n LNV Corp., to Dave E. English and Amie Curtiss, 6220 Oak St., $24,900 Aurora n Mary S. Schipfer Trust to Michael and Danielle Kilroy, 541 Cobblestone Road, $230,500 n Scott A. and Laura J. Williams to Meridith A. Vachon, 469 Wheatfield Drive,... Read Story.

[$] Fight property tax bill with these tips

February 4, 2012

Fight property tax bill with these tips bankrate.com Declining house values create great opportunities for homeowners to contest their property tax bills and potentially save big money. Each jurisdiction has its own rules, procedures and deadlines to... Read Story.

[$] Don't be a flake when it comes to shoveling snow off a roof

February 4, 2012

Don't be a flake when it comes to shoveling snow off a roof Scripps Howard News Service Q: A recent news story showed people shoveling snow off their roofs. We came from a warmer climate and I'm not used to a lot of snow. Is this something I should... Read Story.

[$] Boomers downsize homes, but upsize amenities

February 4, 2012

Boomers downsize homes, but upsize amenities ARA Say goodbye to the McMansion. According to a leading real estate website, Trulia.com, 2010 was officially the year that homes larger than 3,200 square feet ended their dominance and appeal. But don't... Read Story.

Home accents with a sunny disposition

January 28, 2012

Winter won't be over for a couple more months, but already the sun is climbing a little higher in the sky, and feeling a little... Read Story.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK: Southern Charm

January 28, 2012

For those who dream of living in a historical home while retaining the comfort of modern amenities, Plan HMAFAPW00431 from Homeplans.com is a beautiful... Read Story.

ASK THE PLUMBER by Ed Del Grande: Toilet seat requires careful selection

January 28, 2012

Q: I know this sounds like a basic question, but I want to make sure I get things right. My wife informed me that my job was to get a new toilet seat. Can you give me some tips? What... Read Story.

STYLE AT HOME by Mary Carol Garrity: Using urns to decorate your home

January 28, 2012

When you look through your closet, searching for something to wear, chances are you have a few pieces that you pick over and again, like those jeans that are as comfy as jammies or the shirt... Read Story.

HOME FIX by Dwight Barnett: Prepare house for sitting empty in winter

January 28, 2012

Q: I'm going to Florida for a couple of months and I want to prepare my house for the winter, and I want to turn off as many utilities as possible to avoid costs... Read Story.

REAL ESTATE WATCH by Polyana Da Costa: First-time homebuyers' common mistakes

January 28, 2012

First-time homebuyers face multiple challenges even before they get the house keys: getting approved for a mortgage, finding the right agent, searching for the perfect home and... Read Story.

CREATIVE INTERIORS by Roemary Sadez Friedmann: Picture your walls with fine-art copies

January 28, 2012

Have you ever wanted to collect and display fine art but felt you can't afford it? Well, think again. Copies of van Goghs, Monets, Dalis, Picassos and more are on canvas and... Read Story.

[$] PERMITS

January 28, 2012

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[$] TRANSFERS

January 28, 2012

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Hardwoods are key design element

January 21, 2012

From the runway to the living room, hot trends in home fashion can take the style of a room from simple to... Read Story.

HOME OF THE WEEK: Energy Efficient

January 21, 2012

You might be surprised at the spacious layout inside this traditional design, Plan HMAFAPW00321 from... Read Story.

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