Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Success Strategy: Follow the Jobs
Saint Aubyn Homes picked its first home building market right, choosing Colorado Springs, where military jobs were plentiful and large national builders weren’t.
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look for the biggest bulbs to plant for the largest blooms
At the nursery, look for the biggest bulbs of your chosen variety—they’ll give you the largest blooms. — Plant Bulbs Now for Future Blooms
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Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013
Big cities, small towns, take your pick: These 61 diverse neighborhoods boast gracious old houses and features that will suit just about any lifestyle
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18 Treehouses That Are Nicer Than Your House
Living luxuriously among the leaves has never been so accessible
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Jeld-Wen Pet Doors
Finally, a factory installed option for canine-friendly design.
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The 2014 New American Home to Achieve Highest Levels of Sustainability
The IBS show home will feature solar energy, high-tech insulation, weather-sensitive irrigation, and much more.
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4 big trends shape tomorrow’s design
Fast Company associate editor Margaret Rhodes taps the title’s Innovation by Design competition for this look around the corner at what’s new and what’s next in applied brilliance.
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FourPlans: Plans for Childfree Buyers
Here’s a growing demographic to pay attention to: people who choose not to have children. Why not offer them something more appealing than the typical starter or move-up, which assumes kids are in the picture? In the case of the homes below, that means fewer (but nicer) bedrooms, no Jack-and-Jill baths, and very private master…
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be sure compost is cured before using it on lawn
Be sure your compost is cured: dry, crumbly, and cool to the touch. If it’s hot and smells, it’s more likely to harbor pathogens and burn your lawn. — How to Prep Your Lawn for Winter
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