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    Dawn M. Smith

    Dawn is a real estate and military life writer who has a serious HGTV habit. When she is not writing, her teen daughter, Army husband, and golden retriever keep her busy through chauffeur duties, travel planning, and long dog walks. Dawn is pleased to share her experiences with MilitaryByOwner readers who are hoping to simplify military family journeys of all kinds. Follow Dawn on Pinterest for more ideas and resources and visit her site at Dawn M. Smith Custom Content Creation.

    Posts By Dawn M. Smith

    August 01, 2016

    MilitaryByOwner’s Celebrity Look-Alike Home of the Week

    Home Buying

    While most of us can't afford an actual celebrity home, we can dream, can't we? And you might find a home with similar amenities on MilitaryByOwner!

    July 26, 2016

    Get Your Home Open House Ready and Staged on a Budget

    Selling a Home

    Staging your home for sale with an open house doesn't have to break the bank. Try these budget-conscious ideas to make your home stand out from the competition!

    July 22, 2016

    Everything You Need to Know about the "Tiny Home" Trend

    Home Buying

    Tiny homes are popping up everywhere. But whether you're using it for extra space or as your primary abode, there's much to consider beyond the cuteness factor!

    July 12, 2016

    Container Gardening for Your Portable Military Lifestyle

    Home Maintenance

    Frequent moves with the military and keeping up gardening may seem counter-intuitive, but container gardening may be just the thing to satisfy your green thumb!

    July 07, 2016

    Revamp a Room for $100 or Less

    Home Decorating Ideas

    Armed with $100 and a little creativity, your home decorating budget could stretch farther than you imagine!

    June 30, 2016

    Keep the Mosquitoes Away and Enjoy the Outdoors This Summer!

    Home Maintenance

    When performing summer home maintenance chores, try these tips to curtail mosquitoes and enjoy your back yard!

    June 21, 2016

    For Sale By Owner 101 [Video]

    Selling a Home

    Listing a home "For Sale by Owner" can be intimidating, but MilitaryByOwner can get you started!

    June 15, 2016

    Don’t Ignore These Summer Home Maintenance Chores

    Home Maintenance

    Summer is officially here! If the AC hasn’t had a tune-up and the grill is a disaster from last summer, take a look at these summer home maintenance tips.

    June 08, 2016

    When Military Marriage Is a Long Distance Relationship

    Military Life

    In your military marriage, are you apart more than you're together? Here are a few tips and traits you'll need to make it work.

    May 25, 2016

    Let US Legal Forms Help Sell or Rent Your Home

    Selling a Home

    US Legal Forms is a one stop shop for many of the legal documents a consumer would need to sell or rent property.

    May 19, 2016

    SmartMove Benefits for Rental Property Owners

    Property Management

    SmartMove offers a comprehensive and dependable way for landlords to screen future tenants.

    May 17, 2016

    Tools to Buy, Sell, or Rent Your Home on MBO this PCS Season

    Selling a Home

    Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or rent a home this PCS season, MilitaryByOwner has the tools you need!