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BETWEEN FRIENDS
According to an old adage, the best things in life are free. That can be argued, I suppose, but midsummer has a way of convincing me that it just might be true. On any weekend in most any hometown, you can spread out a blanket in a park and hear live music for no more than the cost of the lemonade you pack in the cooler.
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Picnic perfect
You bring the food; we packed in the bargains and fun finds for a primo day in the park.
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TV to go
Look, Mom, no rabbit ears! Mini mobile TVs tune in favorite shows even when you hit the road.
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Patriot games
Whether a parade, a picnic, or fireworks are in your plans, celebrate the 4th in style with our star-spangled ideas.
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FUN HOUSE
FUN HOUSE WITH ITS CASUAL DECOR AND LOW-KEY ATTITUDE (JUST HELP YOURSELF!), THIS HOME IS ALL ABOUT GOOD TIMES WITH GOOD FRIENDS.
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Nautical blues
Nautical blues can be crisp and cle&r or as moody as the rolling seas.
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Playing for keeps
A New Jersey couple intent on flipping an old home unexpectedly winds up flipping for it.
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Picture-perfect for less
Don't let a small budget keep you from decorating! Designer Grant K. Gibson woke up this blah room for less than $350.
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33 ways to get a great deal
Are you a coupon clipper? Web surfer? Sale chaser? Our tips and strategies will help you make smart buys for your home, no matter how you like to shop.
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Sweet equity
Sweet equity WITH MORE CREATIVITY THAN CASH, A NEWLYWED COUPLE TURNS A QUIRKY LITTLE COTTAGE INTO A HOME THAT FEELS JUST RIGHT.
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All of the above
A modest ranch gains upper-level bedrooms, a classic color scheme, and the prettiest porch on the block.
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Upgrade an attic with Danny Lipford
If your house is feeling a bit cramped, you might want to try looking up. Converting an attic into finished rooms (like the project on page 75 is often the least expensive way to add living space to your home and provides a high return on your investment should you decide to sell.
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Tropical reign
Tropical reign Coleus, an amazingly adaptable foliage plant that now shines in sun and shade, rules when summer spools up the heat and humidity.
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Remake the grade
Tired of mowing an ugly strip of grass, a couple looks for a way out-- and discovers a love of gardening.
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Qa: I have a sunny rock garden where stonecrop grows better than anything else I've tried. Now that I've found the right plant, how can I make it spread quickly without having to buy new plants?...
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United we play
Make it all for one and all for fun with these get-the-gang-together summer party ideas.
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