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		<title>How to Add a New Window to an Existing House Wall</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brittany Bailey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>	I&#8217;ve been busy updating our 1978 dutch colonial house and I can&#8217;t wait to share all the updates, but today I&#8217;m here to show you how we added a window to the side of our existing house. A Desire to Add a Window to Our House Do you have a room in your house that [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Freshen Up Your Home with these Top Painting Tips &#038; Tricks</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brittany Bailey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>	Give your home a fresh new look with these top painting tips and tricks for easy, beautiful, professional-looking paint results. Top Painting Tips &#38; Tricks Freshening up your home doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s just about using the right approach and tools to get the best results.&#160; Whether you’re tackling small paint projects [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Home Renovation 101: What to Know Before You Start</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brittany Bailey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>	Planning a home renovation? Get expert tips on hiring contractors, dealing with permits, managing remodels, and handling common road blocks like asbestos, termite and water damage. Start your project with confidence! Home Renovation Tips Thinking about tackling a renovation project? It can be a really good idea, whether you’re hoping to refresh your space, tackle [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>25 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July (Red, White and Blue)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brittany Bailey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:12:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>	Celebrate the 4th of July in style with 25 fun red, white, and blue ideas for decor, food, crafts, parties, and patriotic family fun! July 4th Celebration Ideas for America&#8217;s Birthday There’s just something special about Fourth of July spectacular celebrations across large and small towns in the United States. From backyard BBQs filled with [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>How to Clean Everything in and around Your Home</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brittany Bailey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:18:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>	Discover the best DIY cleaning hacks and homemade cleaners to tackle every mess in your home—natural, affordable, and effective! How to Clean Everything If you’ve ever wandered down the cleaning aisle of your local supermarket wondering if you really need a specific cleaner for every little thing in your house, you’re definitely not alone. It [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>DIY Car Maintenance: How to Extend the Life and Value of Your Vehicle</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brittany Bailey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>	Stop overpaying at the auto shop! Try these DIY car maintenance hacks that show you how to handle common car problems quickly and affordably. DIY Car Maintenance Taking care of your vehicle doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With a little knowledge and the right tools, any car owner can handle basic routine maintenance [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>STOP! Don&#8217;t Put Replacement Windows in Your Home before Reading This</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brittany Bailey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>	The $20,000 Window Secret: What Those Window Suppliers Won’t Tell You Hello, homeowners! Today, I’m putting on my general contractor hat to talk to you about a topic that often gets me into a &#8220;heated&#8221; discussion:&#160;replacement windows.&#160;By the end of this, I promise to shed some &#8220;light&#8221; on the situation—and I might just save you [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>New Year! New Bathroom! &#8211; DIY Projects to Update a Dated Bathroom</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brittany Bailey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>	Upgrade your bathroom with these simple DIY projects! From easy repairs to budget-friendly makeovers, these tutorials will help you create a stylish and functional space without a full renovation. 41 Bathroom DIY Projects Ready to refresh your old bathroom without a full remodel? Or perhaps you want to give your new bathroom a personal touch? [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>27 DIY Exterior Home Maintenance Tasks</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brittany Bailey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>	Tackle these 27 DIY exterior home maintenance tasks to keep your house in great shape. Easy, budget-friendly tips you can handle yourself. Home Maintenance Projects for the Exterior of Your Home Taking care of the exterior of your home might not be the most exciting task, but it’s one of the best ways to keep [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Easy Home Maintenance Tasks You&#8217;re Probably Not Doing but Should (Interior)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brittany Bailey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>	Save money and avoid costly repairs with these DIY home maintenance ideas. Step-by-step fixes and seasonal tips to keep your house running smoothly. Home Maintenance Tasks Keeping up with home maintenance can feel overwhelming, especially as the seasons change and your house ages. Whether you’re settling into a new home or you’ve lived in your [&#8230;]</p>
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