House Design

I live in a row home I have a crack in the outside brick that runs from the top of my roof to the top of my garage about 6 ft long the back room in my home now has cracks in it where I can see the cement, and mesh that is supposed to be under the drywall I’m sure this is a foundation issue but I don’t want to leave my home I just want to get it fixed. My homeowners insurance policy does not cover structural damage. What steps should I take first? I’m afraid to call somebody because I don’t want to move, I just want to fix it. Where d

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Just when we want time to pass more slowly so we can savor the breezy summer nights watching sunsets at the beach, knitting on the porch or roasting marshmallows by the campfire, time whips by leaving some of us with farmers tans, sand in the rolled cuffs of our capris and another UFO (unfinished object or project) in our bags. But Ill take it because theres nothing like a Michigan summer no matter how fleeting.

Its July already, and Im finally getting my handmade tour of the state started. Full Article…

Ive seen this advertized today on LumberJocks pages. Ive been using it for 2 months and absolutely love it. If youve read my blog So you want to go pro I complained about the outrageous costs for accepting credit cards. Square is a new company that has NO monthly fees as all other companies do. This uses a card reader (they supply for free) and your iPhone. Compare my experience below:

Old Credit Card Company $56.29 / mo. if used or notAll cards had different fees including extra for rewards cards (1.5% to 3.5%)Credit Card machine on loan ($15.00 / month for wireless air time.I was only able to accept Visa and Mastercard (Others were a hassle).

Square$0.00 / NO monthly fee If cards are swiped the fee is 2.75% / keyed is 3.5% + $.15The card reader is free and plugs into your iPhone earphone jackI am able to accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and Amer.

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Hello, how are you doing today? I hope you’re well and enjoying summer so far because I sure am. The weather is warm and sunny now but it’s all good now… Everyone is out and about shopping and chatting it up on the streets. My neighborhood is very cozy and friendly, we have a pedestrian only shopping street that is one mile long and filled with a variety of shops and restaurants and there is a weekly farmers’ market and festivals from time to time, too. There’s also lots of street musicians and ice cream shops. I think everyone had a cone in hand today and I’m inspired by the buzz outside because people energize me along with sunshine. I needed the boost that this gorgeous weather has brought. Now that I’

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I was packing my bags when I realized, I didn’t have enough $$$ in my check book. This Saratoga dream is perfect for California entertaining. Kitchen, dining and family rooms are open to each other. The french doors on either side open to the front or back of the home. Love those draperies in the dining room. They look like elegant ball gowns!

The backyard has a pool, a lawn area and a large outdoor kitchen with a fireplace. S

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