Heart of the Home

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The world is too much with us; late and soon Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers?Wordsworth

It started with my need for a new mixer. OK. Well, maybe not exactly. It probably really started when we bought our home in Connecticut around two years ago. The kitchen needed a make-over. Not a complete renovation-?as some do-?but a make-over, to be sure. Its footprint was fine, as was its size. Windows and doors were good, too. But it was dreary. Dark, drab and dreary.

But a re-do-?no matter the scope-?was out of our reach at move-in, just as it is now. So I?ve tried to not think about it too much.

That?s tougher than it sounds. What with me being a ?visual person?-?energized by color and proportion and pattern?-and kitchen tours taking up space on every New England town?s calendar within the next few weeks, it?s almost impossible to not notice renovated kitchens. Nor to salivate over their inevitable appeal.

Such was the case this past Friday when a friend and I tromped through six fabulous kitchens throughout Ridgefield. An annual little ritual, it?s practically inescapable. Carefully calibrated to Mother?s Day?-not to mention the bursting of daffodils, the budding of most trees, and the flowering of rhododendron-?it coincided perfectly with spring fever.

And so it was that my friend, Nancy, and I enjoyed most of the afternoon together...roaming around gorgeous homes, indulging in wonderful treats catered by local restaurateurs, and commenting on what both appealed?-and what didn?t-?to our strong aesthetic sensibilities. Nancy is an artist, too. And she just finished her own dream kitchen a few months ago. So she has not only a good grasp of the whole kitchen re-do thing; she has a similar eye to mine and is highly motivated by strong visuals.

Interestingly, we were both struck by exactly the same things. An enormous, albeit completely-perfect home, didn?t do it for either one of us as it did for a friend whom I bumped into while there. ?Isn?t this absolutely incredible?? my friend exclaimed.

Nancy and I looked at each other.

?It?s perfect,? I dead-panned.

Too perfect. Perfectly painted, perfectly appointed, perfectly accessorized, perfectly clean. Was it possible real people really lived there? Could anyone have ever actually saut? onions and garlic at its immaculate stainless-steel Viking range?

As we walked to the car, Nancy and I reflected on what truly makes a home, anyway. And where does one stop? In this real estate frenzy of the new millennium, where success is measured by capital gains, square footage and location-location-location; how much is enough, after all? Do we really need commercial-grade stainless steel Wolf ranges and double Sub-Zero?s? Granite countertops and farmhouse sinks with copper faucets? Islands with pull-outs?

Seems like we do. A Harvard University study found that Americans spent $233 billion on remodeling and repair projects in 2003, with kitchen re-do?s topping the list. A stunning 4 million Americans will do a kitchen remodeling project of some type in this year alone!

Staggering in scope, it is easily understandable. We have everyone from Home Depot to Pottery Barn to Williams-Sonoma to Target to HGTV to thank. Oh, sure. You might not need a kitchen transformation. But seriously, do you have enough fortitude to walk out of Williams-Sonoma fiscally unscathed? And have you seen the summer plastic ware at Target? As if I needed another lime green line item in my home...it was pure will-power that prevented me from grabbing a dozen of the cutest soda-fountain-style tumblers in my favorite color on my weekend outing there.

I read recently that most people do a major kitchen remodel for one simple reason: their friend did it. Oh great. My husband will never buy that. A brilliant tax break? We get that. Increasing the value of your real estate. Get that, too. But peer pressure?

It?s easy to see why. I mean, a wonderful kitchen is a lovely thing to behold. I totally get it. Want it. But can?t yet have it.

So in case you?re in the same state (and I have to suppose that many of you are, given the success rate of these kitchen tours) here are ?5 Strategies for Infusing-Your-Kitchen-With-Beauty-If-You-Don?t-Have-The-Designer-Kitchen-You?d-Really-Like-To-Have-But-For-Whatever-Reason-Don?t:

1)Inject bold bursts of color. Be it via woven placemats at the breakfast table, colorful pottery on your countertops, or brightly-painted kitchen towels hanging from your oven bar: use generous strokes of color to put your brain on a heightened state of alert. Your cabinets might be dreadfully tired (as our mine) and your outdated appliances might leave you feeling totally uninspired. But take heart: a few brilliantly colored decorative objects can provide just the punch your sleepy kitchen needs.

2)Treat yourself to one new kitchen accoutrement. Seen Le Creuset?s latest red Dutch ovens? Or Kitchen Aid?s new apple green mixer? How about a shiny chrome coffee grinder? If a total kitchen overhaul is out of your reach, perhaps one modest indulgence will give your room that little kick-in-the-pants that it needs.

3)Change the lighting. My Country French rooster chandelier ala my latest birthday, elevates my eyes upwards...out of the direction of my drive-me-crazy-cabinets and onto something much more beautiful and intriguing. Considering its relatively minor expense, it proved a clever way of adding serious visual interest to a space which otherwise drags me down visually. Shop around. While not as cheap as a new box of candles, a new lighting fixture is often a great way to go.

4)Change things in stages. Perhaps by giving your cabinets a new paint job, you can change the look of the whole room. My girlfriend contracted with a house painter as well as with a decorative painter to dramatically lift her entire kitchen into a veritable work of art. The decorative painter glazed and then hand-painted different floral designs on each cabinet panel, elevating the room into one of lightness and

5.Enjoy your collections. Not only did my recent trip to Paris cement my affection for le coq; it heightened my awareness of any and all fabulous renditions seen since my return. I can hardly pass by a rooster without checking its craftsmanship, size and price tag. Infuse your environment with the things that you love. Be they pictures of friends and family magnetized to your fridge?or cows or pigs or roosters (we really are a silly bunch, aren?t we?) don?t be afraid to show off your collections to their fullest. When your day is looking particularly gloomy or your hormones are raging; the little things that bring you joy will help to blow both those black clouds away from your precious little head as well as more evenly distribute those swirling shivers of estrogen.

Finally, reflect on the relativity of materialism. Nancy and I-?walking back from ?house perfect? on the kitchen tour-- talked about how it?s all relative anyway. For what seems like extravagant indulgence (or a vulgar display of wealth, depending on your perspective) is just that: it?s a perspective. It?s all relative. What seems ridiculously unnecessary to me might seem perfectly legitimate to you. And remember that most of what we possess is viewed by some 90% of the world as pure luxury. Keep perspective. If your kitchen drives you nuts, try to maintain some level of thanksgiving for what you do have, rather than some level of misery for what you don?t.

The kitchen isn?t called the heart of the home for nothing. It?s where we put love into what we put into our body. Where we infuse our food with energy. Where we sift and dice and shake and bake. Where we laugh and learn and read and relax. Do your part to make it the heart of your home...whether you like the way it looks or not.

Keywords: kitchen renovation, kitchen remodeling, appliances, kitchen tours

About the Author
Carolina Fernandez, Ridgefield
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http://rocketmom.com
Carolina Fernandez earned an M.B.A. and worked at IBM and as a stockbroker at Merrill Lynch before coming home to work as a wife and mother of four. She totally re-invented herself along the way. Strong convictions were born about the role of the arts in child development; homeschooling for ten years provided fertile soil for devising creative parenting strategies. These are played out in ROCKET MOM! 7 Strategies To Blast You Into Brilliance. It is available on Amazon.com, in bookstores everywhere, or by calling 888-476-2493. She writes extensively for a variety of parenting resources and teaches other moms via parenting classes and radio and TV interviews. Please visit www.rocketmom.com to subscribe to her free ezine and get a weekly shot of inspiration.

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Saving On Utility Bills

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Some of our bills can be eliminated as being �extras�, but utilities is just not one of these. If you are noticing an increase in your utility bills it is time to review what you may/may not be doing to cause this increase. Here are some helpful tips for ways to decrease your utility bills.

Water

• Check to make sure none of the faucets in your household are leaking/dripping. A slow dripping faucet can accumulate over two gallons per hour.
  
  
  
• When watering the garden, set a schedule and try to water in the early morning hours to help minimize evaporation (between 6am-8am)
  
  
  
• Take shorter showers. Did you know that a shower uses approximately 6-10 gallons of water per minute? Think of how much money you could save if you shaved a few minutes off of your shower.
  
  
  
• Use your dishwasher and washer only when you have full loads.
  
  
  
• Contact your utility company to see if they offer reduced rates at certain times of the day and either timer-delay your washer/dishwasher or wait until that time to do your loads.
  
  
  
• Recycle your water from fish tanks and use it to water your plants. Fish emulsion is a good and inexpensive fertilizer. It is high in nitrogen and phosphorous- just think that you will save on fertilizer AND water.

Gas

• During the winter use your fireplace- this will heat up the room at a much lower cost.
  
  
  
• Lower the temperature on your gas water heater. It is not necessary to have your water heated up to 180 degrees. You will find that by lowering it that you will in turn lower your bills.
  
  
  
• Invest in a water heater timer if you have an electric water heater. By turning the heat off during the time it is not in use you will save money on your bill without even making a sacrifice.
  
  
  
• Turn your thermostat down just three degrees. By doing so you will save approximately three percent on your heating bills.
  
  
  
• Weather-strip your doors and windows along with insulating your attic. This will conserve the heat in your home a lot more.
  
  
  
• Close off the rooms that aren�t in use in your home. This will help keep the rooms you do use warmer.
  
  
  
• Close vents in the rooms that have one or more in them. If one room is always warmer you can close the vent to force air into the rooms that are cooler

Electricity

• When purchasing new appliances always try to get the ones that are energy efficient. You can save hundreds of dollars a year by spending the extra money to get the energy efficient models.
  
  
  
• Get in the habit of turning off ALL lights and appliances that are not being used. You'll be surprised at how quickly the energy savings will add up.
  
  
  
• When not watching television make sure that you keep it off. This is the number one electricity waster in the world.
  
  
  
• The dryer will use less energy if you dry loads of clothing one after another because the dryer will already be hot. What an easy way to save money and get your laundry done more quickly.
  
  
  
• Use low-wattage light bulbs or energy efficient fluorescent lighting. Compact fluorescents typically last ten times longer and they use 75% less electricity.
  
  
  
• Call your utility company to find out if they have off-peak hours and when they are. Many companies charge less for your electricity at night and more during the day. By doing your laundry and dishes during off-peak hours you could easily save money off of your utility bill.

Phone

• Compare the prices of various long distance providers. A great place to look up information on lowering your long distance bill is www.lowermybills.com. On this web site you can compare long-distance companies in your area and also see any hidden fees they might have. I am currently with Opex Communications (offered in our area) and they charge 3.9 cents a minute with only a $2.95 monthly charge if I do less than $20 in long-distance calls. I found out about this company through Lower My Bills and when the larger companies call to offer me long-distance and I share my rate with them they always tell me I am getting a better deal then they can offer me. This is when you know you are a smart consumer!
  
  
  
• If you have a cellular phone that offers state-to-state long-distance, use this instead of calling. Always make sure that you can call nationwide, the minutes you have available to you each month, and what hours are free (evenings, weekends) before making calls. I have made this mistake before and it was a costly one when I discovered I had no long-distance. Always be clear about the terms of your plan.
  
  
  
• Take advantage of the internet and email instead of calling your friends and family. You can also use great instant messaging programs and still feel like you are having a telephone conversation without the high bill.

About The Author

2003-2004 Amy Allen Clark. All rights reserved.

Amy Allen Clark is a stay-at-home mother of a two year old son. She is founder and creator of http://www.momadvice.com. Her web site is geared towards mothers who are seeking advice on staying organized, living on a budget, and for those seeking work-at-home employment. Please visit her site to sign up for her free monthly newsletter filled with more great tips to help simplify your life.

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How to Get the Best Price for Your House

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The best price to sell your home is always determined by how you compare against your competition, the house down the street. If your property looks better than the next guy�s the customer will buy yours.

It all comes down to image, making sure it shows at its best. This is accomplished with minor repairs, some decorating and a lot of elbow grease. It�s no different than a used car dealer shining up the cars inside and out. You systematically go through your home, inside and out, room by room, and make it look great.

Outside

Paint it, wash it, mow it and clip it. First impressions are lasting, and you don�t get a second chance to make a good first impression. Look at your home from the street. If you can�t see it through the trees, trim bushes so windows are completely exposed. Make sure your approach to the house is clear of overhanging foliage. Wash the windows. If you have a blacktop driveway, put a fresh coat of sealer on it. Dress up flowerbeds with new shrub or flowers and repair any damaged fencing.

Inside

Arrange furniture in to give the most visual appeal to the room. This may not be the most functional, but at this point we don�t care about function. Clean up the rooms of any clutter, toys, excess furniture, books or anything that gets thrown around. You�d be amazed at how many sellers don�t do this. Don�t forget clean, clean, clean.

The less in a closet the larger they look. If the master bedroom is short on closet space, you should consider adding a closet organizer.

If wallpaper is out dated or paint is old and chipped, put on a fresh coat especially in the kitchen and bathrooms. Kitchen counters should be clear with just the basic items you need. Make sure faucets shine and don�t leek. Toilets should flush properly and not keep running. Tile or tub liners are in good shape and clean. Repair or replace chipped sinks or tubs. And again keep them neat and free of clutter.

Basements and Attics should be neat and orderly. The furnace and hot water heater should be dusted and accessible. Cracks in the walls that have been patched and don�t leek should be painted.

It doesn�t cost too much to stage the home as well. Pictures, mirrors, pillows and plants can transform a room. You can even rent furniture if you�ve already moved out.

These are just a few of the things you can do with very little expense that will greatly increase the price you get for the house compared to the competition. I can�t tell you how many times I�ve viewed a home where they seller didn�t even bather to vacuum or sweep the floor. I can tell you the offer was low. Seek the advice of your real estate professional, they have seen it all and seem to always have great ideas.

About The Author

Richard Massey is a note broker with United Financial Resources and a real estate investor. You can get more information at http://www.unitedfinancialresources.com or to read more articles go to http://unitedfinancialresources.com/news.html

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Your Shower Door Can Have A Huge Impact on the Look of Your Bathroom

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These days shower doors come in a wide variety of styles and designs. It?s worth putting some thought into finding one that both suits your needs and looks great. Installing a shower stall enclosure can bring your bathroom bang up to date in terms of style and functionality. But careful consideration is important when choosing which type of shower door would work best in your particular bathroom. As well as choosing a door that looks sleek and modern, the size and layout of your bathroom must be taken into account.

Sliding shower doors are the most common type. They take up the least amount of room, and can be fitted above a bathtub where space is at a premium. Because they glide open and shut, bypass sliding doors need tracks to operate. One downside of this design is that dirt and oil can accumulate in the tracks, which can be difficult to keep clean. Another disadvantage is that because of the nature of their design, sliding doors overlap, again causing potential cleaning issues.

Another sort is folding shower doors, which swing open on hinges. Folding doors are excellent for creating an elegant look and feel, but they do require enough space to be able to open outward. They can swing both ways, or just in one direction. A single action door must open outwards into the bathroom to prevent the user becoming stuck inside the shower enclosure. For this reason you will need to pay attention to the positioning of your bathroom fixtures to make sure the door doesn?t hit your sink, for example.

Bi fold or trackless shower doors are a combination of the above designs. They work in an accordion style, with folding sections. There are several benefits of this type of door. They use a minimum amount of space to operate, and they have no tracks to keep clean. They also offer barrier free access, so can be suitable for handicap shower stalls.

Frameless shower doors made from all glass are a popular style these days, they help create a more open and lighter feeling, suggesting an illusion of space. They are also easier to keep clean than traditional framed models. Shower door hardware comes in a choice of finishes, including chrome and brass, so you can match it to your faucets and bathroom cabinet handles. Glass shower doors come in a variety of patterns, from clear to etched to molded. Glass can be kept free of mold by simply using a squeegee to wipe away water drops.

When choosing a shower door, think about what design would look the best, and which style would work well in the space available. With a bit of planning your shower door can be the icing on the cake in your bathroom?s makeover!

Simon Phillips is a successful freelance writer and regular contributor to http://www.showers-bathrooms.com, your one stop source for finding the best deals on shower doors, shower stalls, bathroom vanities and more!

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Home Improvment Ideas

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There are many home improvement projects that you can carry out to make your home a more comfortable space and to add to its value as property. These home improvement projects include remodeling the basement, kitchen, and bathrooms, and painting both the exteriors and interiors regularly.

Whenever most people think of home improvement projects, they think in terms of doing up the living areas, such as the bedrooms, drawing room, and dining room. However, there is just so much that you can do in a bedroom�maybe add a comfortable bed, a reading lamp, a table or ceiling fan, a bookshelf, and a study table. Most people seldom entertain formally, so areas such as the drawing room and dining room seldom get used. You can, however, put in some comfortable sofas, chairs, end tables, and coffee tables, and put in an expandable dining table, chairs, and breakfront in the dining room. You are most likely to use your kitchen as an area to not only prepare and cook food, and wash utensils and laundry, but also to serve family meals and entertain informally.

You can add electric floor warming systems for kitchens, bathrooms, and basements to make these areas of your home more comfortable. If you waterproof and ventilate your basement and use glass blocks to let in natural light, you can use it as a gym, study, home office, or home entertainment room. You will need to put in an intercom system so that you can not only make and receive calls in the basement, but also keep in touch with other family members.

To make your kitchen a visually appealing space, you can add countertops that complement or match the cabinetry, floor, or walls. Your countertops could be of granite, marble, wood, or stainless steel. To bring in more light into the kitchen, you can place a large ceiling fixture in the center of the kitchen, with track lights near the sink, range, and countertops. You can also use warm colors for the kitchen walls and floor, add recessed lights and dimmers, and highlight your cabinets. You can use tiles, laminates, and hardwoods as flooring. Your cabinets can complement or match the colors used in the walls and flooring. You can even use stained glass panels for kitchen cabinets.

To make your bathroom a truly relaxing space, you can always add a steam shower, a body spa, or a comfortable bathtub where you can soak for hours and allow the tensions of the day to flow away from you. See that your bathroom is well-lit. If you are interested in chromatherapy, you will find several products, such as bathtubs, shower systems, and sinks, which feature chromatherapy options. You can also install multiple showerheads and a waterfall in the bathroom to get a spa-like experience. You can also include a large bathtub, fog-free mirrors, and a towel warmer for more comfort. The tiles and walls in your bathroom should be in warm colors. You can also put plants and pictures in the bathroom to give a lived-in feel, and replace the sink sunk in a counter top with a pedestal sink. Nowadays, sinks come in a variety of materials, such as glass, stainless steel, stone, and copper�you can select a material that suits you. Your vanity cabinet could be of stone, wood, or glass. You can select from a wide variety of faucets, including single-hole and single-lever, widespread, centerset, and wall-mounted faucets.

At Total Remodeling ( http://www.totalremodeling.com ), we can help you with home improvement ideas and projects. We can improve your home in line with modern trends, thus adding to its comfort and value.

About The Author

Dan Noyes
http://www.totalremodeling.com
skathuria@mosaic-service.com

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Color, Rollers and a Little Bit of Spackling! Ready to Paint Those Kitchen Cabinets?

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Color, Rollers and a Little Bit of Spackling! Ready to Paint Those Kitchen Cabinets?

So you have decided to do it! Turn those dull and lifeless kitchen cabinets into a splash of bright color! Yellow! Red! Purple (What are you thinking)! You can make the job an easy one (well, at least not a grueling one!) by following these step:

1.Remove all the hardware from the doors and drawers (yep, ALL the handles, pulls and hinges).
2.If the drawer fronts can be removed, do so. Pull out the drawers and set aside.
3.Clean all surfaces with a mixture of water and TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) and a sponge or an abrasive pad. (Pssst?don?t worry. Everyone?s kitchen doors get that dirty!)
4.Wipe all the surfaces dry.
5.Look for dents or scratches. Repair them with spackling compound applied with a putty knife.
6.Let the spackling dry thoroughly.
7.Check any new hardware to see if they fit the existing holes. If not, fill in the old holes with spackling compound. (or return the new hardware to the store and get some that will fit!)
8.Sand the surfaces to be painted will coarse sandpaper so the paint will adhere more completely. Wrap the paper around a sanding block for ease of use.
9.Make certain you sand all the nooks and crannies and rounded edges. (Yes, all of them!)
10.Paint the backs of the doors and drawer fronts first. Let dry and then paint the front faces. You can paint the doors with a standard-sized paint roller. Paint the edges with a brush.
11.Use one of those little paint rollers to paint the face frames.
12.Let everything dry completely before you begin to reassemble.
13.Screw the hinges to the doors and then back to the face frames.
14.Reattach all the handles and the pulls or add the new ones (don?t give up ? you are on the home stretch!)
15.Apply rubber or felt bumpers on the backs of the doors to prevent the paint from sticking.

Hurrah! A new kitchen ? fresh and clean! Now what do you think we can do in that upstairs bath?

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http://www.homeandgardenmakeover.com, for a free newsletter
with remodeling, home improvement and decorating ideas for the
financially challenged, creatively deficient and technologically illiterate. . Or for unique content for your website, written especially for your keywords and audience, visit http://www.pamelacoleharris.com.

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So Which Builder Can You Trust?

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At some stage every homeowner needs to get the builders in.
Whether its a necessity or for aesthetic purposes, raising the
funds for home improvements is usually the easy part.
Finding a good reliable builder is when the problems start.

With the government's new quality mark scheme now underway in most parts of the country, getting a reputable builder should be easy.

Unfortunately some homeowners are finding out too late that while they are happy with the quality mark members work, they are certainly paying extra for a standard of work a reasonable person would expect from any builder.

So what is the quality mark scheme?

It is designed to help the homeowner find a reputable builder to carry out repairs and improvements to their home.
It also provides reputable builders/tradesmen with a scheme which allows them to demonstrate their commitment to quality by becoming
members of the scheme.

While the government are to be commended for tackling the cowboy
builder there are rumblings of misgivings from within the industry.

Here are a few of these worries.

At the moment it is free to join for companies with a turnover of less than ?1 million.
This is obviously to encourage
membership but what happens when the majority have joined and
they then demand a large annual fee to remain a member? Once you
leave this or any other federation you become conspicuous by your absence. Because of this members will be loath to leave which means the cost will be passed to you the customer.

Part of the requirement to joining the scheme involves a financial check and validating tax status. This seems to be
another method of keeping an eye on earnings and what happens when the work dries up and firms are struggling?

The customer can complain to the scheme about the builder. If
this is for poor workmanship then good builders have nothing to fear but a vindictive client could complain about something the builder cannot prove to be untrue such as "he was very
argumentative.?

Builders employees have to be qualified based on NVQ or
equivalent yet some of the best jobbing builders in the land
have never had any formal training in their lives.

The builder is required to comply with health and safety legislation such as risk assessments, safety policies etc.
Back door regulation?

What does all this mean for you the client?

Looking at the application pack, there is plenty of reference to customer care, satisfactory workmanship etc. but no reference to fair pricing.

There is also a lot of added bureaucracy, couple that with the
probable large annual fee and the cost of work for future customers can only go up.

It has already been reported that companies are getting the quality mark that are financially sound and have good tradesmen but have a record of rip-off prices.

The Institute of Plumbing and the Federation of Master Builders have also raised similar concerns about the new scheme?s accreditation process.

As long as you compare the price of members of this or any other recognised organisation with a few reputable non-members and not just assume the price must be o.k. because they are registered with an organisation, it would be worth adding them to your list of potential builders.

About the Author

Taken from the new e-book, Builder Secrets Exposed.
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