But the real kicker is a two-level animal museum.

The homeowner creatively preserved more than 100 animals he personally hunted — from the standard bear and mountain sheep to the more unusual rhino, lion and baboon.

But the animals aren’t merely hung on the walls; they’re displayed as you would find them in their native habitats. For instance, you’ll find two wolves posed attacking a musk ox in artificial snow. Take a look at the cool pictures >>

If taxidermy gives you the creeps (as it does for me), don’t let that keep you from buying the property. The sellers can redo the space at no extra cost.

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Get tips and advice for remodeling your kitchen -- and every space in and out of your home -- at HGTVRemodels.com.

Ever wanted to remodel your kitchen but felt overwhelmed by the idea of starting the project?

A lot of people do.

That’s where HGTVRemodels.com comes in. Your beloved HGTV has created a new website that helps you make your design dreams a reality, bridging vision and execution.

No more fear about where to start. No more confusion as to what to buy. No more anxiety about creating a budget.

Kitchen. Bathroom. Front yard. Even that new guest room addition you desperately need. HGTVRemodels offers tips to renovate any space, create any project.

As one of the many people who worked on this wonderful new site (ok, I’m a bit biased), I have to say there’s no other site with resources and guides like this out there.

I’m especially inspired by the planning guides. The Kitchen Planning Guide makes me want to create an awesome entertaining kitchen where my family and friends can enjoy my husband’s amazing cooking.

Hmm, but my tiny Manhattan apartment isn’t really conducive to entertaining. If only I had a house.

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Vanilla Ice offers real estate investing tips on DIY Network's The Vanilla Ice Project.

Bet you didn’t know that rapper Vanilla Ice is also a real estate investor and home improvement enthusiast.

The artist best known for his ’90s hit “Ice Ice Baby” and his crew renovate foreclosures and discounted properties in Florida and sell them for profit. Catch all the action on DIY Network’s The Vanilla Ice Project!

Vanilla Ice, aka Rob Van Winkle, sat down with HGTV’s FrontDoor.com to talk about the first home he bought, how he got into real estate investing and what home life means to him. Watch Vanilla Ice’s video interview.

Want Vanilla Ice to “ice” your house? Enter DIYNetwork.com’s “Ice My House” sweepstakes and you can win a room makeover from the rapper-turned-flipper. But hurry! Contest ends Monday, June 27.

Tour Vanilla Ice’s former pad on Star Island in Miami Beach, which is for sale for just under $15 million >>

Tour more celebrity homes for sale at FrontDoor.com/celebrity >>

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Britney Spears' former Malibu home is on the market for $15.95 million.

We love celebrities. Just ask the folks at TMZ. Whether it’s what they’re wearing or who they’re dating, we can’t help but love celebrity gossip.

And now you can satisfy your hunger for celebrity real estate at FrontDoor.com/celebrity. Tour celebrity estates for sale, find Hollywood-inspired design tips, explore star-studded neighborhoods and hear what celebrities have to say about their homes.

For instance, take a peek inside the former home of our favorite pop princess Britney Spears. In 2004, she and Kevin Federline paid $7 million for a home in Malibu’s secluded Serra Retreat neighborhood. The Mummy director Stephen Sommers bought it after the couple’s divorce in 2007 for $10 million. And now it’s back on the market for $15.95 million.
See pictures of Britney’s former home in Malibu >>

Lil Wayne is selling his Miami Beach home for $12.9 million.

Then there’s rapper and entrepreneur Lil Wayne, who’s selling his Miami Beach home for $12.9 million. Our friends at HGTV’s Design Happens blogged about seeing the rap artist in Bonnaroo, the annual four-day, multi-stage music festival in Manchester, Tenn.
Tour Lil Wayne’s Miami Beach home for sale >>

Now that you’ve got a little taste of the juicy celebrity homes on the market, head over to FrontDoor.com/celebrity for more.

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HGTV's Green Home 2011 is in the neighborhood of Stapleton in Denver, CO.

Happy Spring everyone! I took some time off to have my baby boy Alexander and am back in time to share some exciting things happening at HGTV’s FrontDoor.

HGTV’s Green Home Giveaway is underway! Now through June 2, enter to win a fabulous eco-friendly home in the premier sustainable community of Stapleton in Denver, CO. Enter the sweepstakes and explore the neighborhood >>

Spring is in full swing and we’ve got some great home buying tips and home improvement projects inspired by our favorite season.
Find fresh ideas for spring >>

As the weather gets warmer, you’ll want to prepare your home for outdoor entertaining. Learn about waterfront living and transform your deck or patio into a social hotspot. Take your home improvement projects outside >>

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This Dallas home features a sleek kitchen with incredible views of the private courtyard and pool.

Looking to channel your inner sophisticated chef? Then check out 6 homes with incredibly chic kitchens.

With the best in gourmet appliances and high-end materials, these kitchens make the most of a minimal palette by highlighting clean lines, an abundance of natural sunlight and beautiful outdoor landscapes that can be enjoyed throughout each space.

With a flair for cutting-edge design and technology, the featured kitchens are not just for looks. They are also designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind, thanks to recycled materials and planet-friendly appliances.

See all 6 amazing kitchens >>
See more Cool Houses on HGTV’s FrontDoor.com >>

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We at HGTV’s FrontDoor.com want to give Vern our heartfelt thanks for braving the snowstorm to fly from Atlanta to NYC to meet with real estate professionals from across the country.

During his presentation, Vern shares his tips for using smart design to sell houses, especially in a tough market.

The Kleiers of HGTV’s “Selling New York” also spoke at Inman. Watch the behind the scenes video.

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On Jan. 11, Samantha Kleier-Forbes and Sabrina Kleier-Morgenstern, stars of HGTV’s hit show “Selling New York” and executive vice presidents at high-profile Manhattan brokerage Gumley Haft Kleier, will talk about their experiences in the most competitive real estate market in the country.

On Jan. 12,  HGTV “Design Star” judge and celebrity designer Vern Yip will explain why design matters more than ever, especially in a tough market.

If you’re a real estate agent attending the Inman conference, be sure to stop by HGTV FrontDoor’s kiosk and sign up for an agent profile — it’s FREE!

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This year's HGTV Dream Home is a modern-yet-rustic mountain lodge with breathtaking views in Stowe, Vt.

For the first time ever, you’ll be able to enter to win HGTV’s Dream Home on FrontDoor.com.

That means you can enter twice daily, on HGTV.com and FrontDoor.com, and double your chances to win this year’s amazing mountain lodge in Stowe, VT.

Don’t know anything about Stowe? Learn about the neighborhood at FrontDoor.com/dreamhome.

So be sure to add this to your list of 2011 resolutions, starting Jan. 1:

Enter the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway once a day on FrontDoor.com >>

Stay informed with the Dream Home blog >>

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Most economists don't expect a recovery in the housing market in 2011, but some real estate experts say they remain "cautiously optimistic."

Can you believe 2011 is only a few weeks away? Where did 2010 go?

Seemed like yesterday that the market was all abuzz about the homebuyer’s tax credit. The incentive spurred a lot of home buying activity early in the year, but as expected, the flurry slowed down when the credit expired.

We aren’t going to see that same excitement as we start 2011, but the good news is that homes will continue to be affordable.

Prices are still coming down in some markets, so if you’re on the fence, it’s a good time to start looking. And if you’re an investor with lots of cash, there are plenty of opportunities for you.

Find out what else you can expect in the new year >>

Start planning your home purchase >>

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