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–By Sagar Satapathy

Greetings! Welcome to the second edition of the Carnival of Home Improvement. We are really glad to receive a good number of entries to this carnival. We have selected 10 posts to be featured on the current edition. Without further ado, here are the posts that made the cut:

Paul Michael presents Secret lawn tonic recipe from golf course groundskeeper posted at Wise Bread - Living large on a small budget. Amazing recipe for a green lawn, cheap and easy.

Nala presents How to Stay Relaxed During a Big Move posted at The Abundant Life. Our homes provide security. They shelter us from the elements and from the outside world. When we make a move, we are giving up known levels of security and trading them for unknown security ? It may take us weeks or months before we feel safe in the new environment.

Frugal Strategies presents Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring Contractors posted at Frugal Strategies Blog. The writer had like to share some things that helped us — and a stupid mistake that really hurt! — during a recent minor home improvement that required an electrician.

Ybother presents 10 Reasons Why Smart Homes Can’t Get Into Your Home posted at A Top Ten List Everyday to Jumpstart Your Knowledge. Smart Homes have been touted as the Next Big Thing. However they have been around for decades and any futuristic movie is sure to showcase their potential. But why ain’t our homes like those in Minority Report? Read on to find out.

Maureen presents 11 Features of Our Ideal Retirement House. posted at Empty Nest. What do you want in your retirement home?

Arvind Devalia presents Arvind Devalia ? Sometimes you just have to laugh? posted at Arvind Devalia. Sometime you just have to laugh! An example of house building gone wrong.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents A Steal? The Former Boss’ House Is For Sale At A 35% Discount posted at The Digerati Life. House prices have been sliding precipitously in some areas, especially in the super luxury markets. Read on…

Julie Bonner presents Find It Friday - Oh, That Kitchen Counter posted at Declutter It!. Is your kitchen counter a mess? Is it piled high with papers, recipes, school work and bills? If so, then you need Find It Fridays! This particular article is about clearing off that kitchen counter hot spot and turning it into a useful and organized space.

John Peter presents 7 Common Mistakes you Need to Avoid when Selling your Home posted at Business School. Before you take the plunge, make sure you read the following common mistakes of ordinary FSBO/Private home sellers. If you’re not (FSBO home seller), make sure you read this too - it could still help you sell your home. These mistakes are a result of observations and feedback from customers and clients using the online private sale method. Knowing what not to do, can save you present and future heartache and dollars. I hope you can learn from them.

Investments & Loans presents Simple Living - best buys for DIYs posted at Investments & Loans. For anyone interested in DIY (do-it-yourself) the main benefit lies in keeping your costs down.

With this, the Carnival of Home Improvement is concluded. Keep submitting your posts to the future editions of this carnival. I thank you all for your continued support and contribution to this carnival. I would appreciate your comments and feedbacks.

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