Hurricanes, Tornado's & ThunderstormsSummer of 2017 will have them all! Depending on where you live, you may need a serious plan of action. Expect the best and prepare for the worst, when it comes to dangerous weather this is a good idea. We live in the Washington D.C. area so hurricanes and the
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05/31/2017
Our daughter just completed her first year of college. She is double majoring in Political Science and International Relations so we've spent hours talking about world events and Washington DC politics. But a recent conversation, sparked by a psychology class, fascinated me; the difference betwe
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05/25/2017
There are no shortcuts when creating a winning home buying planIn the Washington DC area, inventory is low and there is competition for almost every house on the market. It can be quite a learning curve for buyers especially if this is their first time buying a home. In order to have a successful
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05/20/2017
IKIGAIa Japanese concept that means "a reason for being". Everyone, according to Japanese culture, has an ikigai. Finding it is often a deep investigative search of self. Awesome is one of the most overused words in the English language. In fact, it's used so much that it now means cool or okay.
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05/16/2017
What Happens When Vinyl Siding Installation Goes Wrong? Turns out there is quite a bit that can go wrong if the vinyl siding is installed incorrectly. In our case, the vinyl siding had been installed without house wrap which is a synthetic barrier that goes over the plywood and under the vinyl s
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05/13/2017
Washington D.C is beautiful in Spring. With so many outdoor green spaces, parks and gardens, you can easily enjoy the great outdoors. The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land is a historical landmark in N.E. Washington D.C. Tucked into an urban neighborhood, the Franciscan Monastery opens their
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05/10/2017
Smart home buying begins before you search for a home Wondering if it's time to buy a home? How does the process work? Where do you begin? Check your credit score. Credit Karma might be a good place to start. Your credit score is an important part of the criteria lenders look at to see if you q
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05/09/2017
