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What Is Owning A Home

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What is owning a home? That may seem like an odd question because most people expect the question of why, instead of what. There are many statistics, financial figures, benefits, and freedoms in owning a home. These are all easily found. What is harder to find is what it is like to own your own home. When my husband and I bought our home about a year ago, we had no idea what to expect. We were long time renters like most people our age, and I wish that I had known more of the what with the why. What I have found is that owning your home is extremely liberating. It is your space to do anything you wish. You can paint the walls any color and put as many holes in the walls as you would like. You are free to updated every single room with fancy fixtures or keep them neat and simple. Everything is up to your discretion and that is an amazing feeling. Being a home owner can also be stressful. It is not fun when your furnace stops working in the middle of winter or there is a leak in your

Front Door Decor

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One of my favorite things is putting a beautiful new wreath on our front door. It is a fun way to express your decorating style while welcoming people into your home. Now that it’s summer, there is a large assortment of bright and colorful floral wreaths and flower pots available. No matter how plain the front of your home is, bright flowers and a cheery wreath are the perfect affordable way to beautify. What is your favorite way to dress up your home’s entry? See some of my favorites: https://www.pinterest.com/rachelmulhollandrealty/front-door-decor/

Home Cooking

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When asked about your favorite room in your home, many people answer with the kitchen.  Food tends to make friends and family gather. We love to share recipes, learn new cooking techniques, and create beautiful and delicious dishes. Cooking can be a cultural experience , a stress relief, an artistic expression and so many other things. Whether you are the type of person to cook everything from scratch, or you burn most things you try to prepare, keep trying and keep cooking! Check out some of my families favorite recipes:  https://www.pinterest.com/rachelmulhollandrealty/cooking-at-home/