washingtonpost.com - washingtonpost.com - home ownership, improvement, refinancing Washington DCDream of owning your Washington DC home in the Washington DC area? Rent to own your home or lease to own Washington DC real estate. Info on home loan, mortgage refinance and home finance. Virginia mortgages and Washington DC mortgage brokers.Bathe Your Walls in Light- February 24, 2008 Sconces, light fixtures attached to the wall midway between floor and ceiling, can serve as primarily functional objects, or they can create a dramatic focal point in a room.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/246928831/AR2008... In a Quandary Over a Specialized Tool- February 23, 2008 Q: DEAR TIM: A compound miter saw has bubbled to the top of my power-tool wish list. I think I need one to put up some crown molding and wonder if it's necessary. Would it be better to get a sliding compound miter sawhttp://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/246928834/AR2008... A Five-Point Plan for Just About Any Home- February 23, 2008 It's easier than you think to make your house more environmentally friendly.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/246928835/AR2008... Showpiece House Harnesses Wisdom of the Ancients- February 23, 2008 Does the classical architectural style of ancient Greece and Rome have any relevance for today's homeowners Did the builders of preindustrial-era houses develop climate-control techniques that could be adapted to today's houseshttp://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/246928833/AR2008... Rake, Prune, Clean And Cultivate Before Spring Growth- February 23, 2008 Until now, fallen leaves and other winter debris have been protecting your plants. Now it's time to clean up before new growth begins.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/246928832/AR2008... Get It or Gimmick- February 23, 2008 ORLANDO Faster. Better. Easier. It's a mantra of the American consumer. With that in mind, many builders at the International Builders' Show in Orlando last week wandered the jammed convention center in search of products that pamper people or simplify life, hoping to get a competitive edge in on...http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/246928836/AR2008... Renovating Your Home for Resale- February 21, 2008 Selling your home HGTV's Shane Tallant discusses how to make your home stand out from others on the market.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/246928837/DI2008... Home Front- February 21, 2008 Post Home staff editors Annie Groer and Jura Koncius are here to answer your decorating-related questions.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/246928838/DI2008... Winter Bedding to Let You Keep the Thermostat Low- February 16, 2008 We may still have plenty of chilly weather ahead, but you can turn down the heat and save on that utility bill if you outfit your bed to keep you toasty for the rest of the winter.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/246928839/AR2008... Familiar Horsepower Rating No Longer Standard- February 16, 2008 For buyers of lawn and garden equipment this spring, a familiar old term -- horsepower -- will be missing from many engines.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/246928841/AR2008... |