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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:31:07 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:date>2009-12-28T22:31:07Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Glidden™ National Paint Giveaway - Get your free quart here through June 2</title>
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      <description>I saw this advertised on television (and in     Alena's     recent freebie post) and wanted to post this offer specifically for my  D.I.Y. Decorating Forum  and the other home-improvement groups here . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:46:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ms. Meacham:  Money Maven</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-26T03:46:03Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Got $100 (and want $25,000 more)? Welcome to your new Michigan home</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977713895&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>I'm doing research on a financial assignment and stumbled on this news I wanted to pass along to anyone interested in purchasing a home in 2008: 
 
 "In two weeks, the state of Michigan will begin offering . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:26:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ms. Meacham:  Money Maven</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-06-17T21:26:29Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Recovery Act funds to expand Hispanic outreach programs, in AmeriCorps program and beyond</title>
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      <description>With the signing of the  federal Recovery and Reinvestment Act  in May, $85 million is coming AmeriCorps way. AmeriCorps already has 75,000 American citizens working in below-minimum-wage, service-oriented . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 00:40:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694743&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ms. Meacham:  Money Maven</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-05-29T00:40:10Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Set the Stage for a Quick House Sale (part two)</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665150&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>Turn your house into buyer-bait with these design tricks to make your house irresistible. The secret to a speedy house sale can be in the staging; we let in you in on those secrets.  Set the Stage for . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:05:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ms. Meacham:  Money Maven</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-04-24T21:05:09Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Bathroom Renovation is complete</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653404&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>We still need to replace the exhaust fan and replace the door to the bathroom. Getting some stuff to match (towels, art, etc) would be a good idea too. We are very happy with the work my stepdad did, . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Jessica B.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-04-11T23:44:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>D.I.Y. Home Improvement: Get help from a front yard makeover contest from the DIY Network</title>
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      <description>Just a quick heads up:  You can  submit a video  of your front yard for a chance to win a  front yard makeover from the DIY Network  at  Americas Most Desperate Landscape : DIY Network.  Submission deadline . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:29:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ms. Meacham:  Money Maven</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-04-09T19:29:09Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Biggest Home Improvement Project</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977621517&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>I originally wrote this for a contest but it's way too long. Thought I would share it here. Hope everyone will understand why I have little time to gather right now.... 

   

 
 
 Since we are . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:38:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Talea J.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-03-12T06:38:20Z</dc:date>
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      <title>ATTN D.I.Y. Decorators: Do you &amp;quot;Rate My Space&amp;quot;?</title>
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      <description>Do you watch HGTV's &amp;quot;Rate My Space&amp;quot; television show? Now you can  rate my basement getaway  at its website, and I'm so excited! 

 After trying for the  &amp;quot;Crate and Barrel . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:12:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ms. Meacham:  Money Maven</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-01-30T02:12:34Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Preview Of Kitchen Redo</title>
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      <description>  

 I feel really good about getting so much done around my home while my son was here to visit and help. Before we even started on the kitchen refurbishing he: 

 Stowed all my Christmas boxes . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:54:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977602328&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-02-21T21:54:16Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Not Yet Ready For The Big Reveal</title>
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      <description>My kitchen project is getting started at long last.  My youngest son is with me for a few days and we are busy as beavers since Wednesday.  The wall paper is all scraped off my kitchen and dining . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:35:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-02-20T12:35:37Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Bottom Line: Which remodeling projects are paying off in the current economy?</title>
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      <description>This just in   from my  RealtyTrac.com  real estate investment newsletter: 

 &amp;quot;Which Remodeling Projects Pay Off? 

 If you’re considering an investment in a foreclosed home, chances are you’ll . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:53:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ms. Meacham:  Money Maven</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-01-28T22:53:44Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Rome Depot</title>
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      <description>         July 18, 64 A.D. I remember it well. It was the commencement of a conflagration, a fiery hell that burned for six days and seven nights, consuming seventy . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:45:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Gary (aka: William Pinn) J.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-11-18T05:45:05Z</dc:date>
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      <title>A Secret Between the Walls</title>
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      <description>A mere year and two days ago, my wife and I purchased an old home in an even older New England town. While the exact date of the house isn't known, my neighbor informs me that he's seen etchings . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:51:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Seth Williams</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-08-18T01:51:34Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Painting Our House, Help!!!</title>
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      <description>My kids, ages 16 and 18, and I, are undertaking the daunting project of painting our house.  
  
 We need any and all advice for this undertaking.  
  
 No matter how small the tip please pass it along, . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 15:29:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Lesli B.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-05-18T15:29:17Z</dc:date>
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      <title>I think I've gone too far!</title>
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      <description>I finally, after nearly two months of debate, picked a paint color for our bedroom. So yesterday, I went to the paint store, grabbed the chip with determination and asked for one gallon of flat. Normally, . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:06:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Sarah (can't believe the year's over) G.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-03-05T19:06:26Z</dc:date>
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      <title>This Just In: Garden and lifestyle show coming up in Portland</title>
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      <description>2008 ENERGY TRUST BETTER LIVING HOME, GARDEN &amp; LIFESTYLE SHOW DEBUTS IN PORTLAND MARCH 28-30   

   Pacific Northwest's largest sustainable lifestyle show features HGTV's Ed Begley, Jr. . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:37:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977226106&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ms. Meacham:  Money Maven</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-01-10T21:37:59Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Art Has A Mind of its Own</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977168822&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>I believe that all things have two creations, a spiritual and a physical. Things are first born in our minds; they come to us as a thought, an impression or an image. To act on these whisperings completes . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:42:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>pat M.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-11-06T03:42:58Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Valuecity furniture, is it a good deal?</title>
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      <description>My husband and I are looking for new living room furniture (mainly a sofa and maybe a loveseat).  I was looking online at different furniture stores.  I saw a few things I liked from Valuecity.  . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:51:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977168695&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ana L.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-11-06T00:51:59Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Great Find</title>
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      <description>   

           Once a year our neighborhood out here in the sticks has a community garage sell. Everyone that participates has their garages and at times their drive ways filled . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:03:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Helen C.D.~2009  ~.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-10-24T23:03:11Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Corn Burners-Any advice? Are they worth the money?</title>
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      <description>My husband and I are looking into getting a corn burner to heat our home. The price is going up again on natural gas and I don't want to go another year at keeping our home at 60 degrees all winter.  . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:07:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977153018&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ana L.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-10-20T17:07:09Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Bottom Line on Real Estate Trends: What do baby boomers want?</title>
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      <description>Wish lists include main-floor master bedrooms, offices and low maintenance...

 

I've been following the boomer impact on the housing market for some time here on Gather. Since this topic impacts . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 20:29:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977007235&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ms. Meacham:  Money Maven</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-05-23T20:29:26Z</dc:date>
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      <title>My House Got Flooded!</title>
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      <description>Hi Everyone,

 Sorry I haven't been around to read, comment or rate all of the goodies you guys are sharing. I've had my hands quite full for the last couple of months but hopefully I'll . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2007 03:12:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977132301&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Talea J.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-09-30T03:12:22Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Before and After, or The Yin and Yang of Marriage</title>
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      <description>    My phone is out, so I walk up the hill to borrow my neighbor’s phone.  While I am there, she shows me the finishing touches of a twelve month remodel that left their home in chaos. . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:13:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977128873&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>pat M.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-09-26T18:13:52Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Hoofray! The Roof is Finished!</title>
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      <description> Husband told me today that he had applied for an inspection for the roof, which was his way of warning me NOT to accost, harass, or shoot at any city inspectors I find on our property.

 Ordinarily, . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:54:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977094218&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ann Weaver Hart</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-08-22T22:54:53Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Living Room Remake On A Budget</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977088105&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>I have been to Florida in the winter time for the last three years and I like the airy tropical look. My living room has been white with rose and country blue accents for nearly 13 years and it was time . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:11:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977088105&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-08-16T18:11:44Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Cooling Our Heels in the Rain (Oh, My!)</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977056003&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>Yeah. God has a sense of humor. Or is that &amp;quot;humour,&amp;quot; as in water? Believe it or not, it is raining again. Remember, wet tin is slippery. Remember also, the roof is not finished, despite boyfriend . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 15:17:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977056003&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ann Weaver Hart</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-07-14T15:17:40Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Can on a Hot Tin Roof</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977055537&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>Okay, so, it's officially too hot to think.

Remember all that rain we had while the roof was scheduled to be replaced? It has now begun to boil back up out of the earth. The actual temperature of . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:22:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977055537&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ann Weaver Hart</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-07-13T23:22:02Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Bottom Line: Win a home office makeover! (Submission deadline: July 4)</title>
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      <description> 

 

 

 

 

WIN A HOME OFFICE MAKEOVER from my favorite designer on &amp;quot;Trading Spaces,&amp;quot; Vern Yip.

Write an essay about your home office space, including a photo, and . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:09:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977039812&amp;grpId=3659174697245361&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ms. Meacham:  Money Maven</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-06-30T02:09:55Z</dc:date>
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