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During the summer of 2008, Allegra Gallian interned with Buy Owner’s writing department, as part of her work towards a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her feature articles run the gamut from home decorating to the importance of presale home inspections, and she contributed significantly to the blog’s information on green living. Allegra is one a team of writers that Buy Owner has brought together to put more information in your hands. Whether you’re looking to buy a home, sell a home or learn more about property ownership, the Buy Owner Blog is your one-stop source!
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Design Watch: Concrete Countertops
By Allegra
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 11 July 2008
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When remodeling your kitchen, a crucial feature is choosing the countertops. You want something modern, something sophisticated and something that reflects your personal tastes. But with so many different types of countertops out there, where do you even start? Concrete countertops have been around since the 1970s but just recently they have found increased popularity [...]

Green Idea: Xeriscaping
By Allegra
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 7 July 2008
Stats: 1,053 views and 3 Comments

If you love gardening but always have the current global warming crisis on the back of your mind, you may have a growing concern for the amount of water you’re using to keep your plants alive. Did you know there’s an alternative that can put your worried mind at ease? It’s xeriscaping. What’s xeriscaping? Xeriscaping [...]

COLOR: How to Choose?
By Allegra
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 2 July 2008
Stats: 781 views and No Comments

Whether you’ve just purchased a new home or you’re looking to spruce up a home you’ve been in for a while, paint is a simple and cheap way to add personal flair and style. That being said, choosing paint colors can be tricky. There’s a lot to consider before you take the color plunge. You [...]

Selling Tip: Offset Your Home’s Carbon Balance
By Allegra
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 28 June 2008
Stats: 1,345 views and 3 Comments

Looking for a new way to increase your home’s marketability? In today’s green-conscious society, making your home more environmentally friendly doesn’t just help you; it appeals to buyers. People are becoming more aware that carbon offsetting is an answer to the global climate changes, so you make your home more attractive by making it green! [...]

Sprucing up for Summer: Driveways
By Allegra
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 16 June 2008
Stats: 1,005 views and 1 Comment

Now that the weather is warming up and being outside is more pleasurable than painful, why not tackle those outdoor home tasks? Example: Is your driveway looking a little dull and dingy? Have years of car traction taken their toll? Sounds like it’s time to renovate the driveway, and here’s how to get started. First, [...]