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CONTENTS 4. Choosing the Perfect Floor: A Guide for First-Time Home Buyers 6. Drowning in Financial Paperwork? 7 Tips for Digging Yourself Out 8. The Pros and Cons of a Cul-de-Sac 10. How to Create the Perfect Herb Garden 12. Bathroom that Shines Sells 14. Eliminate Pet Odor Before Selling This magazine is published monthly. Entire contents are copyright protected under law where applicable. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction or use of content in any manner without permission is strictly prohibited. All images are copyright protection of 123RF.com and its photographers. 3

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