Home Week in Review: February 18 - 24

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24 Feb 2008 01:01 PM

Another week has zipped right by, and I can't believe how fast time is moving. I've always heard that as you get older time goes by faster, so if it's whipping by like this, I must be getting really old...

Here are this week's articles at a glance, in case time went by a little too quick for you this week as well, and you didn't have a chance to check them out:

Of House and Home

There is a big difference between a house (or any living structure) and a home. This is even more clear when people are forced by things beyond their control to call a new space "home." While various types of temporary shelter are often not what we would prefer for our families, even these spaces can be made to feel like home...

Warmth and Security of Home

Do you remember that old television prompt: "It's 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?" It was a public service announcement before we even ever heard of public service announcements. It was a way of reminding parents that it was late and their children should be home. I have been thinking about this lately, how home is a place of security and family and warmth...

Homeowner's Insurance Dilemma

If you've ever filed an insurance claim, you may have discovered that the process can tempt the patience of a saint sometimes. It can be that much more frustrating for us mere mortals...

4 Ways to Build Equity

Choosing what projects to do around your home can be tough. Usually, we set our projects up according to what we would like to see done, but sometimes doing it that way can cost you money. Whenever you are ready to approach a new project in your home, you should consider the impact on your home's equity.

5 Things to Do to Sell Your House Fast!

Here is another question I received from our Families.com forums. It is a very apt question, especially during this time in the real estate market. Debbie V, who writes over at the Money blog asks, "What are the 5 most important things you can do to help your house sell fast?"

This is such a comprehensive question, that I thought I would split it out into two articles so we can give enough space to each point...

Don't miss part two of 5 Things to Do to Sell Your House Fast!

Some Odds and Ends

From address labels to recycling, another collection of odds and ends.

Win a Book and Help Me Organize!

Help Mary Ann and win:

During the time of this contest, from today, February 23rd through next Saturday, March 1st, anyone who leaves a nice comment will be entered in the contest. It will be a random drawing. I'll put everyone's name in a bowl and ask one of my kids to reach in and pick a name.

The winning person of the contest will get to choose from among my collection of de-cluttered books...

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Sherry Holetzky is a work at home mom and freelance writer. Married to her best friend, Sherry and her husband are raising their family in a quiet rural setting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

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