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The original articles in our library combine the writing of Tina Gleisner, founder of the Assn of Women Home Owners and members of 4 Walls 1 Roof, a cooperative marketing group that Tina began in 2007. Tina’s articles were initially written in response to customers of her handyman business. The scope of the association is much broader than a handyman’s focus on home maintenance and repairs, so please help identify those articles most important to you.
As the new website evolved, a focus on home owner lifestyles became more important. We wrote introductions for each of the home owner lifestyles, and identified supporting articles. We need everyone’s help creating the first lifestyle articles, and hope if you scan the list you’ll find one that appeals to you. You might be dealing with a problem and find writing an article can help you sort through your options. Shortly after writing the lifestyle pages, I realized I had joined the sandwich generation and wrote the Sandwich Generation Comes to My House.
Note: You’ll find short abstracts for each suggested article on the lifestyle page (links below). For guidelines on contributing an article to our library, read our guidelines.
Home Owner’s Article Wish List
| Home Owner Lifestyles | ||
| Aspiring Home Owner | ||
| > Does Home Ownership Fit Your Lifestyle? | ||
| > A Home Owner Budget to Avoid Problems | ||
| > Lifestyle Choices as a Home Owner | ||
| > Starter Home Choices from Condos to Single Family | ||
| > Are You Ready to Buy a Home? | ||
| First Time Home Owner | ||
| > Are You Ready to be a Home Owner? | ||
| > Preparing Your Home Owner Budget | ||
| > Understanding How Much Home You Can Afford | ||
| > Finalizing Your Top 3 Choices in Location | ||
| > Setting Your Home Buying Priorities | ||
| Single Woman Home Owner | ||
| Busy Professional | ||
| > Picking a Home Management Strategy That’s Right for You | ||
| > Building Your Home Management Team | ||
| > Working with Your Home Professionals | ||
| > Your Home Maintenance Schedule | ||
| Home Owner with Kids | ||
| > Creating Activity Centers for You and Your Children | ||
| > Storage Tips to Reduce Kids Clutter | ||
| > Giving Children Tools to Help Around the House | ||
| > Outdoor Play Spaces: More Than a Swing Set | ||
| Empty Nester | ||
| > Deciding When to Stay in Your Home Versus Moving | ||
| > Evaluating Retirement Communities and Condominiums | ||
| > Vacation Homes: When to Buy and Why | ||
| > Creative Home Remodels for Sharing Your Home | ||
| > Universal Design Tips for Independent Living | ||
| > Re-Decorating for Your New Life | ||
| Buy, Finance or Sell a House | ||
| Build or Remodel Your Home | ||
| Home Maintenance and Repair | ||
| Decorate and Organize Your Home | ||
| Work and Relax at Home | ||
| Green & Energy Efficient Homes | ||









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