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	<description>Courtesy of WashMetroHomes.com &#38; Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson</description>
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		<title>Ultimate Modern Kitchens Great For Entertaining And Showing Off Culinary Skills</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:51:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; Want to &#8220;wow&#8221; guests with your culinary skills and the beauty of your kitchen? You&#8217;re not alone. Enhanced kitchen designs aimed at allowing homeowners to show off their advanced cooking techniques are one of the hottest kitchen trends. Homeowners are tuning in to TV shows that showcase chefs competing for top honors, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backyard Upgrades Bring The Resort Lifestyle Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 13:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; Maybe the economy really is getting better, but if you&#8217;re still planning to forego a pricey vacation this summer, you&#8217;re likely not alone. Rather than dropping a lot of cash on travel, many Americans are choosing to spend their hard-earned money where they&#8217;ll enjoy it more for longer &#8211; in their own backyards. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Get A Total Kitchen Makeover For Less Than $500</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 13:04:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; The kitchen has always been the heart of the home &#8211; a place where the family socializes and entertains friends. It&#8217;s no wonder a kitchen remodel occupies first place on many homeowners&#8217; wish lists, especially at a time when families are spending less time dining out and more time at home. Unfortunately, it&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Tips For Building Your Dream Deck</title>
		<link>http://washmetrohomes.com/wordpress/2011/05/seven-tips-for-building-your-dream-deck/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 14:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; Most people build a new deck to enjoy their outdoor space. But did you know adding a new deck or upgrading your deck can add value to your home? Remodeling Magazine rated adding a backyard deck as one of the best value projects in its most recent Cost vs. Value Survey, noting decks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You And Your Home: Aging Gracefully Together</title>
		<link>http://washmetrohomes.com/wordpress/2011/05/you-and-your-home-aging-gracefully-together/</link>
		<comments>http://washmetrohomes.com/wordpress/2011/05/you-and-your-home-aging-gracefully-together/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 13:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://washmetrohomes.com/wordpress/?p=4685</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; Aging gracefully is all about taking a proactive approach to your future well-being &#8211; you anticipate the inevitable changes and do what&#8217;s necessary to stay healthy and fit. The same principles are true for your home. You need to assess the necessary changes that must be made around your home to keep it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five &#8216;Luxury&#8217; Bathroom Upgrades That Don&#8217;t Cost A Bundle</title>
		<link>http://washmetrohomes.com/wordpress/2011/03/five-luxury-bathroom-upgrades-that-dont-cost-a-bundle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; It&#8217;s probably safe to say that no potential buyer ever passed on a house because the bathroom was just too lovely and luxurious. And few of us would prefer to come home at the end of the day to decompress in an outdated bathroom with a shabby shower and cabinets that have seen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renovation Inspiration: Upgrade Your Home&#8217;s Exterior For Timeless Appeal</title>
		<link>http://washmetrohomes.com/wordpress/2011/03/renovation-inspiration-upgrade-your-homes-exterior-for-timeless-appeal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; As spring approaches and the winter snow begins to melt from your roof and lawn, now is a great time to step back and survey what you can do to improve the look of your home for the warm summer months, and for years to come. Could your house use an exterior upgrade? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Have An Empty Nest? Put Out The Welcome Mat For Guests</title>
		<link>http://washmetrohomes.com/wordpress/2011/02/have-an-empty-nest-put-out-the-welcome-mat-for-guests/</link>
		<comments>http://washmetrohomes.com/wordpress/2011/02/have-an-empty-nest-put-out-the-welcome-mat-for-guests/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:35:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; When your youngest child packs up his room, loads all his belongings into the car, and drives away &#8211; to college, a new job or his first apartment &#8211; the quiet in the house can be unsettling at first. Then it hits you, your &#8216;empty nest&#8217; is a remodeling opportunity. You now have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Attaining The Perfect Patio In 48 Hours</title>
		<link>http://washmetrohomes.com/wordpress/2011/02/attaining-the-perfect-patio-in-48-hours/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://washmetrohomes.com/wordpress/?p=4582</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; Spring is a time of renewal with flowers and trees blooming, grass greening and warmer temperatures bringing us back to the outdoors. But before you can begin to truly enjoy the fresh air &#8211; there are many updates needed to help your patio areas recover from the harsh effects of old man winter. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can you use junk to keep your home decor fresh?</title>
		<link>http://washmetrohomes.com/wordpress/2010/10/can-you-use-junk-to-keep-your-home-decor-fresh/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; As colder weather arrives, you are probably looking to freshen up your home decor. While it might be counterintuitive, a great way to do this is by using items you might not otherwise have a need for &#8211; or to put it bluntly, junk. You may have already heard about a growing trend [...]]]></description>
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