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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>Remodel Your Credit Before You Begin Home Renovations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 12:47:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; Improved resale value, more space or better use of the space you have, and a brand-new room to enjoy &#8211; it may be hard to imagine a downside to renovating a kitchen or bathroom. But you could discover a dark side to remodeling &#8211; if you decide to finance the project by borrowing [...]]]></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>
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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>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>Is Your Home-Renovation Project Really Worth Doing?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; Maybe you&#8217;ve watched one too many home improvement shows. Perhaps you&#8217;re still stinging from that holiday guest&#8217;s comment about how your kitchen countertop has seen better days. Or maybe you&#8217;re just really tired of the same old, same old every day. Whatever the reason the remodeling itch has settled into your brain, before [...]]]></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>A Big And Small Energy Saver For Each Room Of Your House</title>
		<link>http://washmetrohomes.com/wordpress/2010/10/a-big-and-small-energy-saver-for-each-room-of-your-house/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; Saving the environment can be an overwhelming task. With everything in the news about how to make your home more energy efficient, it&#8217;s easy to become bewildered when thinking about all the improvements you could make. But there&#8217;s no need to worry, as you don&#8217;t have to make your home into a model [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beyond the backsplash: Emerging kitchen trends in ceramic tile</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 12:51:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer V-E Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) &#8211; Kitchens cry out for a perfect balance between beauty and practicality. Nowhere is the marriage of form and function more important than in the room where most American families spend the majority of their at-home time together. Ceramic tile is the natural choice for kitchens. Homeowners appreciate its durability and designers admire the [...]]]></description>
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