When you have a nice kitchen, you can show off your place and get more money for it once you sell it. However, other times, you may waste your money if you only upgrade certain parts or spend too much. With this in mind, here are five inexpensive kitchen updates you can do with ease.

New faucet and sink

Without a doubt, if you have an older home, the faucet and sink are outdated. To fix this, you should buy a new combination then install it at your house. Since this is a relatively easy job, you can do it in an afternoon. While you are at it, you should inspect the garbage disposal and pipes as this is an easy time for you to make adjustments. Either way, whether you opt for a high-end approach or a simple one, you will go a long way in…

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Heating a home with space heaters can be tempting, especially in states like Nebraska which can have brutally cold winters. There are many dangers, however, associated with using these types of devices. According to the National Fire Protection Association one third of all heating related home fires are caused by problems with space heaters.

Why Space Heaters Are Dangerous

Fire is the most obvious danger when using a space heater, but there are other potential problems associated with heaters. Direct contact with a heater can cause burns and even shock. Using extension cords or plugging the heater into the same outlet as other appliances can increase the chance of the plug becoming overheated. Sometimes space heaters release carbon monoxide, which…

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There are only seven shopping days until Christmas. If you want to get all your shopping done in one place and save some money, check out the new Nebraska Crossing Outlets.

Everyone is always looking for a great bargain while shopping for necessities and a large outlet shopping mall with a wide range of stores is the perfect place to find one. At Nebraska Crossing near Gretna, you will find an assortment of fantastic national and local stores including Coach where there are discounted designer shoes and handbags. Women can find an assortment of low priced seasonal or classic clothing at the Ann Taylor Factory Store. Shoppers seeking athletic wear such as shorts, pants and tops for the entire family can find quality bargains at the Adidas Factory Outlet…

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The Barker Building was built in 1929 by sons of Omaha minister Joseph Barker, who sought to honor their father by naming the seven-story office building after him. Located in the heart of downtown Omaha at 15th and Farnam, the striking building is considered to be an example of the Neo-Gothic Revival style. Although it's been on the National Register of Historic Places for a while, the Barker Building sat vacant for more than a decade until it was recently renovated into apartments by Dicon Corp. and Shamrock Development.

The 48 apartments in the Barker Building were constructed with spacious, open floor plans and modern amenities. Both one- and two-bedroom units are available, ranging from 750 to 1189 square feet. Many of these apartment homes offer…

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It's that time of the year again. We take a look at the most expensive homes sold in the Omaha area over the past 6 months.

The homes in this list are very diverse. The most expensive home was a lakefront home in the West Shores neighborhood in West Omaha. The second home is smack dab in the middle of Omaha in the Fairacres neighborhood. One home was out in Springfield while the other two were in southwest Omaha. One home is on the Shadow Ridge Golf Course and one overlooks Zorinsky Lake.

Here are some of our other posts on the subject.

5 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Omaha During 2012
First Half of 2011
Second Half of 2011

Without further adieu..

#1

25830 West Dodge Rd
Waterloo, NE 68069

4 Bedroom / 3 Bathroomsthroom
3708 Square Feet

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Have you ever wondered how much luxury homes are selling for in Omaha?  Here is a look at the most expensive homes sold in Omaha during 2012.

The three most expensive homes were located in Linden Estates.  The other two were located in Ambrust Estates and Legacy.

 

1. 14349 Hamilton St...6BR...10BA...12,894sf...$3,000,000

14349-Hamilton  

 

2. 14348 Hamilton St...5BR...7BA...7,439sf...$1,589,000

 

 

3. 13617 Nicholas St...5BR...5BA...7,177sf...$1,400,000

 

 

4. 17164 Valley St...6BR...6BA...8,289sf...$1,347,000

 

 

5. 3105 S. 174 Cir...4BR...5BA...4,957sf...$1,337,500

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