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Framingthe Backbone of your Log Cabin

Framingthe Backbone of your Log CabinFraming is the structural skeleton of your house. The drawing atthe top indicates the important framing members of any of thecottages. The most important elements are the sill, header,joists, girders, sole, floori...

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BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

Probably the most intimidating part of building your own house is the permit process. Not only do the the requirements vary from township to township, but at times the decisions made seem so subjective that we find ourselves seething in frustration. ...

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Down On Your Luck Here's How You Get Over The Hump!

It's time to put a bad rumor to rest right now. Good things don't happen to you because you have "good luck." And, bad things don't happen to you because you have "bad luck." Well then smart guy, what is it? I'm glad you asked; Re...

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Embrace It All

Embrace It AllHelaine Iris© 2003“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious." C.G. JungRecently, during a coaching session, a new and frustrated client was struggling with limiting thoug...

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Have you been lucky in life

Each moment in life, "lucky" or "unlucky", is to be savored, learned from, and appreciated. Easier said than done? Read this heartfelt story and see for yourself.I met an exceptional American man in Athens in my younger years. He had a beautiful and ...

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Feeling Funky

What can you do to make yourself feel more successfulNOW even if you feel you aren't, even if you are so faraway from where you want to be?Whenever I was down, I used to think I just needed towait it out. I used to think I needed to dig down and...

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Adventuring-We All Need to Do it!

Even in times when we are being encouraged to be more careful there is a part of each of ourselves that needs adventure and daring. I certainly know that I have that part of me-it craved travel when I was young and nagged at me until I went to Europe...

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YIKES! I’M TURNING INTO MY MOTHER!

If you’re like most people, you probably said to yourself at least once during your childhood or teens: “I’m never going to behave like my mother (or father) when I grow up.” Such thoughts would enter your mind especially when your parent tre...

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We Aim To Please

A working understanding of temperament styles (personality types) will have a profound impact on the way you perceive yourself and will greatly enhance all of your relationships. If you are a salesperson, this information will significantly increase ...

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How To Quickly And Easily Stop Procrastinating And Get Motivated

Do you spend more time procrastinating than you do accomplishing? The keys to success in overcoming procrastination are to determine the reasons you lack motivation in the first place, to create a plan for success, and follow the plan to the letter.Y...

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