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    Dawn M. Smith

    Dawn M. Smith has made a career out of being a relocation pro. As a military spouse with 10+ moves under her belt, she's evolved from a reluctant mover to a master of converting cardboard box mountain nightmares into customized homes. She's constantly updating her skills to improve all aspects of moving. Her specialties include strategic (with a dose of luck) house hunting, home buying, selling, and renting, and attempting to create Pinterest-worthy spaces within landlord-approved decorating. When not decoding neighborhood demographics for readers, Dawn teaches companies how to serve military families and their best interests. She also travels and explores historic districts with her family, always scouting her next possible address after Army retirement. In addition to MilitaryByOwner, Dawn's relocation advice has appeared in Angi, The Spruce, Forbes Home Advisor, the PODS Blog, and Military OneSource.
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    March 28, 2017

    5 Entryway Updates for Your Home Sale

    Home Maintenance

    Make a good first impression with potential homebuyers with these updates for your entryway.

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    February 22, 2017

    Easy & Budget-Friendly Entertaining Ideas for Military Spouses

    Military Life

    Need to host a party or event without breaking the bank? Find easy, budget-friendly ideas entertaining ideas for military spouses.

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    February 15, 2017

    4 Design Ideas We LOVE!

    Home Decorating Ideas

    Home decorating is a love interest of many homeowners and renters, so during this month of Saint Valentine, MilitaryByOwner is sharing 4 home decorating ideas we heart.

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    February 07, 2017

    Make Your Home Listing Stand Out with These Photo Editing Tips

    Selling a Home

    Want to set your MilitaryByOwner home listing ad apart from others? You might be surprised at how simple it can be!

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    January 19, 2017

    Plan Your Winter Getaway with Armed Forces Vacation Club

    Travel Tips

    If travel is part of your plans this winter, check out what Armed Forces Vacation Club has to offer.

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    December 13, 2016

    Play the Winter Home Maintenance Game: Would You Rather...?

    Home Maintenance

    Before you get too far into the holiday season, you may want to tackle some important winter home maintenance!

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    November 01, 2016

    What HGTV Taught Me about Home Buying, Selling, and Decorating

    Home Decorating Ideas

    HGTV is an amazing inspiration, but sometimes the home buying and decorating realities don't live up to the hype!

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    October 26, 2016

    Home Decorating, Military Family Style!

    Home Decorating Ideas

    Cuckoo clocks, beer steins, military mementos, and treasures from the Pacific...do you recognize any "military family style" decorating in your home?

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    October 13, 2016

    Top Trends in Wood Flooring

    Home Maintenance

    From style to color to finish, find out what's popular in the here-to-stay home decorating trend of wood flooring!

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    October 05, 2016

    Space-A Travel Tips

    Travel Tips

    Want to try military Space-A travel, but not sure where to begin? Start here!

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    September 07, 2016

    Transition Your Home from Summer to Fall with These Easy Tips!

    Home Decorating Ideas

    Who's ready for sweater weather, football games, and apple cider? Use these easy home decorating ideas to transition your home into autumn, inside and out!

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    August 30, 2016

    3 Months of Fall Home Decor Made Easy!

    Home Decorating Ideas

    Decorating for fall can be cheap, easy, AND beautiful! Get three months' worth of fall home decor tips.

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