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Patch's House & Home
Using Family Keepsakes To Decorate Lamps, Chandeliers
Have an old lamp, a traditional chandelier, or in my case an old table lamp, my sweet mother-in-law purchased at Sears & Roebuck during the late '70's? The lamp had triple tiers of cr...
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Patch's House & Home
Home Down Payment Assistance Program
Down Payment Assistance: This program is available to income qualified first-time homebuyers for the purchase of a home. Maximum assistance available cannot exceed $10,000. Assistanc...
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Patch's House & Home
Adventures in Homeownership: The 'Honey-Can-You' List
With the weather we have been having lately, I am ready to put out my lawn chairs and make some fresh lemonade. But, it’s MARCH…and I need to keep reminding myself of that. With gardening...
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Ask The Experts For Home Remodeling Advice — For Free
This weekend the Home Repair Resource Center is offering homeowners remodeling advice — for free. The Home Remodeling Fair is open to all and scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sa...
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News
When Does Daylight Saving Time Begin?
It's that time of year, when many will scramble with the buttons on their car radio to adjust the clock and when we suffer jetlag without the perk of being on vacation. Daylight Sa...
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Patch's House & Home
House Enhancement Loan Program - H.E.L.P.
The House Enhancement Loan Program makes it possible for homeowners to improve homes or rental properties at rates 3 percentage points less than bank's market interest rate. There are no ...
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Patch's House & Home
Selling Your Home in the Winter of 2012
Home owners looking to sell their properties sooner rather than later, might want to consider putting in some extra effort to make their home for sale stand out from the rest of the compe...
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Patch's House & Home
Handy Hints
Home Performance with Energy Star: For a fee of $50, a Good Cents Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified auditor will come to your home and perform a 3- to 4-hour comprehensive ho...