I renovated my backyard for my son's wedding. The $40,000 investment paid off when we sold the house years later.

I renovated my backyard for my son's wedding. The $40,000 investment paid off when we sold the house years later.

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I walked in the door after work, and I got a notification on my personal phone, it was a Facebook alert. My son's girlfriend had just updated her relationship status to "engaged." It took a moment to sink in.

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