And with the flip of a calendar page, fall is officially upon us. No matter where you live, hints of change have been in the air for weeks, whether it’s the first spots of color in the trees, a cool, evening breeze , or overachiever hurricanes trying to blow us away.
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When the tiny home movement first started gaining momentum, some thought \the trend would play out and disappear. The trend was fueled, in part, by the economic downturn in 2007-2008 and consumer interest in lowering the cost of living. Instead of fizzling, however, the trend continues to flourish.
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The bombardment of ads for watches, wallets, and World’s Best Dad t-shirts must mean Father’s Day is right around the corner. That special weekend when we celebrate the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives with cookouts, cheesy gifts, and lots of love.
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With the advent of warmer weather and the outdoor activities that now beckon, I still find myself indoors tackling the spring cleaning. And not just the cleaning but the decluttering. The nightstand is one spot that tends to attract an incredible amount of clutter with books, the lamp, a tea cup, charging station, and more.
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When Sammy lived in the heart of Manhattan, everything he needed was close at hand. But after growing up and living in the Big Apple for many years, Sammy was ready for a change. He started searching for a job in a new place where he and his family could transplant their New York roots. He stumbled upon Barn Light Electric and applied for a job as a welder.
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My college economics professor was dead on when he preached “You get what you pay for.” His words popped into my head when I spotted this poor little barn light.
It’s certainly seen better days. This basic barn light probably looked like a steal to the homeowner. A cheaply made import that cost more to ship than manufacture, this fixture can be snapped up for less than $40 at the big box store.
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