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  • Pool Renovation By Experienced Designers Transforms The Landscape
    By: Jeff Halper | - Swimming pool renovation by experienced landscape architects transforms the existing size, depth, and appearance of existing swimming pools. Pool geometry, along with its horizontal and vertical measurements, will often change drastically. New surface areas are typically added as well, including high-grade coping and tile work to spas, water jets, and new surrounding hardscape structures.

    This degree of overhaul not something the average pool contractor wants to mess with. Ther ...
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  • How To Renovate A Swmiming Pool
    By: Jeff Halper | - A recent swimming pool renovation in a Houston backyard serves as an ideal example of how swimming pool renovations differ from swimming pool remodels. This pool was badly in need of repair. Its surface, plaster, tile, and coping all needed major reworking, not just a cosmetic solution to wear and tear.

    Because of some serious design flaws, the aesthetic of the pool worked against surrounding landscape design. The rear portion of the pool was framed by architectural wall, and ...
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  • Renovation Tax Credit
    By: sakvoyaj | - If you meet certain eligibility requirements, you may be entitled to a refundable tax credit for the 2009 taxation year for expenses incurred under a residential renovation agreement entered into in 2009 for home improvements or renovations.


    The tax credit is equal to 20% of the eligible expenses in excess of $7,500. The maximum amount of eligible expenses is $20,000 for a maximum credit of $2,500.

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    To obtain an estimate of the tax credit f ...
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  • Construction In Alberta
    By: Robert Miller Jordan | - Home construction in Calgary is on the rise these days. With the oil and gas economy gaining ground today, it has secured the residents of Alberta and Calgary along with it a sunny outlook at least in the foreseeable future. As new houses are being buit from the ground up, homeowners and landlords alike are coming to terms with the sudden influx of potential renters and first home buyers in the market. As a result, home renovation in Calgary has also begun to become popular as a direct response ...
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  • Kitchen Renovation For Increasing Property Value
    By: Lesley Kuras | - Kitchens are one of the rooms in the house that we can't avoid and will inevitably end up spending a lot of time in. For this reason when looking around a flat or house, many people will consider the kitchen to be one of the major selling points or detracting points; particularly if they usually cook. In some cases a pokey kitchen can be instrumental in influencing the decision to leave in the first place. For this reason a kitchen renovation can be one of the surest ways to increase your chance ...
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  • Differences Between "remodel," "renovation," And "restoration"
    By: Art Gib | - For those who are thinking about making changes or additions to their home or other type of building structure, it's important to understand the terminology contractors and builders use so that you can most effectively communicate what you want done to your building. Some of the most commonly confused building terms are "remodel," renovation," and "restoration." Although in the past these terms have been used interchangeably, they actually have unique definitions that should be understood by any ...
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  • Quebec Home Improvement And Renovation Tax Credit (hrtc)
    By: sakvoyaj | - If you meet certain eligibility requirements, you may be entitled to a refundable tax credit for the 2009 taxation year for expenses incurred under a residential renovation agreement entered into in 2009 for home improvements or renovations.

    The tax credit is equal to 20% of the eligible expenses in excess of $7,500. The maximum amount of eligible expenses is $20,000 for a maximum credit of $2,500.

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    To obtain an estimate of the tax credit for home ...
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  • Two Unexpected Sources For Home Improvement Loans
    By: SA HOME | - Although banks are often eager to extend home improvement loans for major renovations, it's often tougher to find a good deal on financing for little projects. Likewise, if you're trying to sell a property that's "upside down" and you can't tap any more of its equity, it's impossible to find a lender who will offer a home improvement loan.

    Fortunately, there are two great options for home improvement loans from unexpected sources.

    Your first option may already be stari ...
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  • Federal Home Renovation Tax Credit (hrtc)
    By: sakvoyaj | -
    Federal Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC)

    Only available for the 2009 tax year. The Home Renovation Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit based on eligible expenses for improvements to your house, condo or cottage.


    It can be claimed on your 2009 income tax return. It applies to eligible purchases made after January 27, 2009, and before February 1, 2010. The HRTC applies to eligible expenses of more than $1,000, but not more than $10,000, resulting in a ...
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  • Increasing Home Value Through Home Renovation
    By: Roger James Martin | - A home purchase is probably one of the biggest investments that an individual, or a family for that matter, would ever make in their lifetime. Some may settle for such an investment only once in their lives, conduct home renovation or home remodeling projects from time to time, then stick to the property for a very long time. Some people may be blessed more than others and would have more opportunities to upgrade their current abode to a bigger and much better unit or property. Others, such as e ...
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  • Increase Living Spaces In Your Home Renovation Boston Project
    By: Roger James Martin | - A home renovation in Boston is a great project to have particularly if you are planning to expand on your existing home structure and increase valuable living spaces. This is a great cost-effective alternative than making a purchase for a new home, which is more practically true due to the current economic crisis that the world is facing at this moment.

    An important element to consider before proceeding with your home renovation Boston project is in increasing living spaces. Accord ...
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  • Simple Home Renovation Ideas
    By: Reneson | - Each landowner has visions for their land, but frequently they dont know how to frugally invest in their homes. Spring is an accurate time for beginning renovating ventures. Theres just something about the climate and the green grass that makes us want to paint the walls weve stared at all winter.

    You can make selections to renovate your house that dont harm your pocket. What is the fundamental goal for the frugal homeowner? That is to use every cent ...
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  • Home Remodeling - Kitchen Renovation Improvement
    By: HomeServiceContent | - Deciding to undergo a major renovation can be a tough decision, how does it affect you financially? mentally? emontionally? do you have room to move objects around and clear your kitchen while leaving the rest of your house a mess? can you trust the contractors who will work on your kitchen? where will you store food while your kitchen is being worked on? Moreover, what we'll be dealing with here is beautifying your kitchen, which part do you want remodeled? countertops are often the most remode ...
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  • Planning Successful & Hassle-free Home Renovation
    By: Chris Cornell | - Home renovation is indeed a stressful and complicated process, even for the experts. For most people, their renovation projects ended up costing more than what they have expected. Being equipped with the right tools and the correct information will save you from forking more than you can afford. You can do it yourself or even seek the help of your friends and family for home renovation ideas.

    Follow these steps to plan successful and hassle-free home renovation:

    Plan ah ...
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  • Home Renovation Services In India
    By: Conarcha | - Home Renovation or home improvement is the process of renovating or making additions to one's home. It includes beautification which is most often confused with renovation but it has more to it than only beautification of a house it also take care of comfort, maintenance and repair, adding space to your home, safety and preparedness.

    Home renovation Services India will give your house a complete makeover by Wallpapering, painting walls or installing wood panelling. New flooring idea ...
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  • The Secret To Renovation Loan Financing
    By: Richard Bonn | - As someone looking to purchase a home or as a Realtor looking to help your client find a home, it is no small secret that the first question is, how much do you qualify for or how much do you want to spend?

    More often than not, people have a number in their mind, say $150,000 for our example. So again more often than not, people in this case would go looking at every house listed around $149,000, right?

    So then what people find is say 50 houses "in their price range ...
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  • Going Green With Home Renovation Loans: The Managerial Art Of Building Equity
    By: Chris Esposito | - With the economic downturn, more and more people are opting for home renovation loans to rehab their existing property instead of purchasing a new house as a way to fit their family's home needs. With this trend comes a boom in green home features that people can install to make their homes more environmentally friendly. However, you must weigh the costs of the home improvements to the benefits.

    Over the last couple of years, home improvement has grown a deeper shade of green, wh ...
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  • Successful Tips For Home Renovation
    By: Francis Murphy | - First and foremost of them is the budget. Allocate the budget that will not put undue pressure on you. Do not overspend in one go as the fashions or interior designs keep changing from time to time and you might need to renovate again in the near future. After that you decide on what you need to improve in your home urgently and what can wait for the time being. After you have decided on these two factors, your work would be lot easier.

    Many things come under the home renovations ...
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  • Secrets Of Getting A Home Renovation
    By: Francis Murphy | - Renovations usually cover up many activities, from structural maintenance to making a new building for good looks and higher standards. Renovations do add up to the value of the home and family. Its not all about just making it look good, but need to make essential materials available at time, make payments to the suppliers, subcontractors and finally the most important, the quality assurance.

    Nowadays, as there is scarcity of the home lands, more people are getting their ...
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  • Choosing The Right Home Renovation Contractor
    By: Art Gib | - Today's tough housing marketing means that more people are staying put and making do with the home they have rather than buying a brand new model. Home renovation and remodeling is an excellent investment that may pay off down the road, and the improvements that come from the hands of a skilled contractor will be enjoyed by the whole family for years to come. However, people have a vested interest in being careful when it comes to plunking down any amount of money nowadays, whether large or smal ...
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  • Commercial Renovation- A Few Useful Tips!
    By: Francis Murphy | - Can any contractor handle a commercial renovation project? Renovation pertaining to a commercial site is specialized task that can be efficiently handled by someone, who has years of experience in this field. Unlike residential sites, commercial settings have unique needs and special requirements, and only professional contractor has the capability to fulfill them.
    Cosmetic changes and need of competent contractor
    Sometimes, renovation in a commercial site is only cosmetic in natu ...
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  • The Holy Grail Of Diy Projects - Home Renovation Loans
    By: Chris Esposito | - If you enjoy working around the home and doing various DIY projects, then maybe you're ready for the Holy Grail of DIY - a home improvement project through a home renovation loan. By repairing and renovating your home, you will build instant equity into your property, whether you are completing a minor home renovation or a full-scale home rehab.

    When taking on a home renovation loan for your rehab project, you will oversee the general contractors and their sub-contractors. For the ...
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  • Time To Renovate? Need Cash? Renovation Financing For Success!
    By: Paul Oliver | - Does it look like your home is not keeping up to date or up to the proper standards that you wanted it to be? Well, probably it is time to repair it and make the necessary adjustments.

    Renovation sometimes could take up more money than you would expect it to be. Sometimes it cost you as much as it did to build the house. This is where some financial help would be needed to make sure that there will not be any money matters on your side because of the enhancements done to the hous ...
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  • What Should You Expect To Pay In Closing Costs For Home Renovation Loans?
    By: Chris Esposito | - When looking for home renovation loans for your home improvement project, you will undoubtedly want to compare financing programs and closing costs. If you want a home rehab loan, you will need to make sure you are comparing apples to apples when looking at overall loan fees. A specialized home improvement loan will have slightly more fees than simpler mortgages, but it should be worth it in the long run.

    Home renovation loans will typically have more fees associated with them as ...
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  • Fannie Versus The Government: Who Has The Best Home Renovation Loans?
    By: Chris Esposito | - When considering a home improvement project, most people will need to turn to a home renovation loan to finance the desired repairs and upgrades. Nowadays, there are two big kids on the block in the world of home renovation loans: Fannie Mae's Homestyle loan and the government insured FHA 203k program. Let's take a look at which one is better for you.

    Both the FHA 203k program and the Fannie Mae (FNMA) Homestyle program have advantages and disadvantages. When it comes to home reno ...
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  • House Renovation - Hired Help Of Do It Yourself?
    By: Theo Swan | - When renovating your house, bathroom or garage, it is not always easy to know what you need to think about. However, the renovation work is usually far easier for everyone involved if you take some time for planning. Renovation is rarely a small project, so to take a couple of hours off for planning it all is time well spent, and will keep saving time throughout the entire renovation.

    Many are those who, after the renovation is done, feel dissatisfied and / or deceived by their ha ...
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  • Why Acquire Home Renovation In Alberta And Calgary?
    By: Mayflor de Guzman | - Most homeowners take basement renovation in Calgary a simple task they can handle on their own, or with the help of a family member. However, not all aspects of this job is manageable so when the task turns into a great challenge, simply turn to a company offering home renovation in Alberta.
    Leaking roof? Damaged ceilings? Chipping wall paint? If youre facing these house problems or even worse, dont make it your sole responsibility for it could take you forever before get ...
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  • Home Improvement Projects Will Be The Stimulus That Ends The Current Recession
    By: Chris Esposito | - How are home improvement projects going to turn the tide for our economy? It's no secret that the nation's current economic downturn began with the mortgage and housing industry. Today, home values are down, spending is down, and unemployment is up. The boost to the economy must come from the housing sector; and, the best way to increase home values is through home improvement projects and home renovation loans.

    But, why will home improvement projects lead the way? The key lies wi ...
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  • The Home Renovation Loan Appraisal - What You Need To Know Before Your Financing Gets Denied
    By: Chris Esposito | - The appraisal is just as important to your home renovation loan qualification as your income, assets and credit. The appraisal for a home to be rehabbed is even more important than an appraisal for a home that already exists. For a home renovation loan, the appraiser will do what is called a "plans and specs appraisal," meaning they will examine the plans and specifications for the home to be fixed up and compare it to existing homes in the immediate area that are similar.

    An app ...
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  • 20 Do's And Don'ts Of Home Renovation Loans
    By: Chris Esposito | - If you are considering a home renovation loan to finance your new home improvement project, then you need to go into the process as prepared as possible. These twenty tips will prove invaluable when shopping for and navigating through your home renovation loan.

    1. Home Renovation Loan Don't:

    Don't rush through your planning phase in an effort to get to the actual renovation as quickly as possible. Many an owner before you has made this mistake only to run out of mo ...
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  • The Secret To Making A Low Down Payment For Home Renovation Loans
    By: Chris Esposito | - With an over-saturation of foreclosures on the market, the country is turning to home renovation loans as the primary means of buying and fixing up these under-valued properties. In fact, these home rehab loans have been a great tool for first time homebuyers to begin building their nest egg. However, for many people new to real estate, the key is minimizing the down payment requirement.

    Home renovation loans are a great solution for first time homebuyers, because they provide an ...
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  • The 6 People Intimately Involved In Your Home Renovation Loan
    By: Chris Esposito | - Home improvement projects are on the rise, as more and more people realize that there are amazing values to be found on the real estate market today, especially those homes that need a little rehab work. However, if you don't plan on paying cash to buy and fix up a home, then you need to know these 6 people who will be intimately involved in your home renovation loan.

    1. Home Improvement Loan Officer.

    If you need financing for your home renovation project, then you ...
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  • Credit Scores - A Moving Target For Home Renovation Loans?
    By: Chris Esposito | - Not long ago, almost anyone could get a home renovation loan or home improvement loan, regardless of credit score. Then, with the housing and mortgage industry crisis, the best home renovation loans required at least a 580 credit score. The, it shifted to 600. Now, it basically sits at 620. Is this the last change, or will the target keep moving for credit scores and home rehab financing?

    For potential borrowers, all of these rapid changes within the mortgage industry have create ...
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  • What Is A Home Renovation Or Rehab Loan, Really?
    By: Chris Esposito | - With the recent flood of foreclosures on the market, you've probably already heard some of the talk about the boom in home renovation loans or home rehab loans. But, there is a lot of misinformation out there about these financing products. Before deciding if it's right for you, step back a moment and get a firm grasp of what a home rehab or home renovation loan really does.

    For the purpose of this article, let's use the term home rehab interchangeably with home renovation. Some p ...
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  • 3 Factors To Be Considered While Choosing The Civil Engineering Services
    By: Nikos Skouroliakos | - When compared to any kind of jobs, the civil engineering services are the most complicated ones. From construction of great skyscrapers to renovation of residences, offices and shopping malls, everything needs the touch of a civil engineer. Though there are several civil engineering service providers available today, it will be confusing and challenging when it comes to select the best civil engineering service provider for your construction works. As a civil engineer will have to construct soph ...
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  • Rebath-hassle Free Bathroom Renovation In A Day
    By: Sunil Punjabi | - You may have a large home or apartment with all the amenities and luxuries that money can buy, but if your bathroom is not as maintained as the other living areas of your home, it is an issue to be looked into immediately. A bathroom may not be a showpiece like a trophy room or your well-appointed and maintained living room, but it does reflect on your style and living. It is just like wearing a nice suit with a smudge on the breast pocket. A guest or a visitor may not visit your bathroom during ...
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  • Home Renovation: Why Should I And Where Do I Start?
    By: Art Gib | - Whether you are already in your dream home and it just needs some upgrades, or your dreams have shifted along with your needs, or you have just purchased a home that is deemed a "fixer-upper," renovating your home is frequently a fact of life.

    If you think that a fresh coat of paint and a new shower curtain will do the trick, you may want to reconsider. If you had been hoping to move but are unable to because the current condition of the housing market, professional remodeling ma ...
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  • Home Renovation Maintenance Tips
    By: HomeServiceContent | - "Through arranging a slight precautionary maintenance immediately, you are able to forbid modest problems from intensifying into a stellar concern in the spring," Felton said. "Small fixtures performed at once can keep air and moisture penetration from assaulting the functional unity of your household down" Rick added.

    Cleaning the eavestroughs in the fall, for instance, may forestall frost damming in the wintertime, where moisture is pressured upwardly below the roofs shingles d ...
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  • Home Renovation: Sources For Financing
    By: Amanda Hash | - Whenever you are thinking about renovating a property, the question as to whether you will be able to afford home improvements or not always rises. Then, the idea of financing the home renovation comes along right away but not everyone is familiar with the different sources of funds available for financing such projects. Following is a list of possible solutions to help you fund a home repair or home renovation project by providing the amount of money you need.

    Cash In Your Home ...
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  • Increase Home Value Through Smart Renovation
    By: R.Amidi | - The practice of increasing home value through proper renovation techniques has never been more important than it is today. We constantly hear on the news about poor economy and poor real estate market. Homeowners who plan to increase their home value through renovations should be reminded that the margin for error is slim and a small mistake could easily wipe off their profit or worse result in a total loss.

    Slow economy should not scare away homeowners from remodeling their home ...
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  • Improve Your Property's Value With Home Renovation
    By: Art Gib | - Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, there really is a distinct difference between home remodeling and home renovation. Remodeling usually involves redecorating, while renovations improve the functionality of a house.

    When a kitchen is remodeled, for example, homeowners may put in new countertops, appliances, lighting fixtures, and perhaps even flooring. The kitchen looks cosmetically fantastic, but the basic foundations of the house's structure or inner working ...
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  • 5 Keys To A Successful Home Renovation
    By: Mark Bordo | - Home renovation can be a stressful undertaking. Not only is a home most Americans' biggest and most important asset, it is also a huge, ongoing emotional investment. Your home defines your world and your personality, and truly becomes the center of your existence.
    It is wise to deliberate carefully about renovations. All disputes over the renovation plan must be settled before the work begins or you are just postponing an inevitable (and probably heated) argument. Everyone in the fam ...
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  • Home Renovation A Necessity Without Vacation Precaution
    By: HomeServiceContent | - Follow these vital tips in order to avoid home renovation. Each tip will prove detrimental in keeping your home safe for the remainder of your leave. You will rest easy knowing you took precaution from having your valuables stolen.

    Going up to the cottage this summer for some R & R? Make sure your home is not the victim of a B&E with these security tips from Homeservice Club:
    "Check your home insurance policy before you leave on vacation. Some have a clause that requires t ...
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  • Kitchen Renovation - A Process Plan Is Essential
    By: Madonna Lee | - So you are considering doing a major kitchen renovation but are reluctant to embark on it because you have heard from your friends and relatives that such a big project is definitely not fun or cheap and in fact can be down right difficult. Well such views can be well founded but are usually because the project they were involved in was poorly conceived and badly executed resulting in cost over-runs and requiring some very major rectification work.

    From the outset if your kitchen ...
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  • Finding The Right Renovation Contractor Is Not As Hard As Finding Mr. Right
    By: SheryllCross | - If you're a New Yorker and you're more than willing to change the look and feel of your home, would you consider hiring a New York renovation contractor? A lot of new homeowners in the United States are taking on renovation projects to upgrade their houses. Renovation seems to become a popular project enjoyed by both husbands and wives despite the stress and money involved in the process. Homeowners only say one thing that it's all worth it.

    If you're a homeow ...
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  • Handyman Services "'" Home Renovation, Home Repairs, Electrical Installation
    By: Dhorj Escusa | - A handyman service is every homeowner's first word when it comes to small-medium home renovation repairs and installations or home improvement needs.

    A handyman is a term for a person competent in a variety of trade skills and ingenious when it comes to home improvement. From small construction repairs to system installations, a handyman is the first word in every homeowner's recall. For one, you can never disregard a handyman service: before they become a handyman, ...
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