Increasing Brand Activity on Instagram
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If you run a small business or a personal brand, you know social media interaction and engagement is critical to establishing an online presence. If Instagram has you feeling a bit lost, don't worry. Digital marketing company fishbat shares the following insights on increasing brand activity on the platform. …more
Financial Moves to Make After Closing
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For first-time homebuyers, the lead up to and through move-in day demands the level of energy one might expend training for a marathon — or scaling Mount Everest! …more
Ask These Questions When You’re Buying a House
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Getting ready to put an offer on a home? Before you do, ask these questions to make sure you’re moving ahead on the best possible deal. …more
Pool Owners: How-To Keep Swimming Pools Mosquito-Free This Summer
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Nothing ruins summer fun faster than a swarm of mosquitoes, and for pool owners, mosquitoes can be a real problem. Swim University offers the following insights on keeping your pool swarm-free. …more
Purchasing a New Home? Check the Plumbing
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When you've found your dream home after a long search, you can often feel immense pressure to make an offer ASAP. However, it's important to pay mind to certain overlooked aspects of your home-to-be before diving in. One of these is plumbing. …more
Lower Your Energy Bills This Summer with These Tips
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Home feeling hot but worried about breaking the bank with sky-high cooling bills? You're not alone. …more
Heat Wave: Protecting Your Outside Plants
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Garden lovers have often spent sweltering summers staring at the brown and withered landscape plants that bloomed with so much promise just a month or two earlier. How do you save your gorgeous landscaping if you're facing an extended heatwave? …more
Many of us plan to grow old in our homes, also known as "aging in place," and some of us have family members currently doing just that. So how can you make sure your home stays safe as you age? Let's look at one room that is home to a large majority of slips and falls: the bathroom. …more
5 Tips for Capturing Purr-fect Pictures of Your Cat
Consumer News5 Ways to Turn Your Backyard Into a Romantic Summer Getaway
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Hoping to add some romance to your summer season but don't quite have the bank roll? Pool fence manufacturer LOOP-LOC offers the following insights for creating a romantic staycation at home. …more
Keep Your Car Safe from Theft This Summer
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A stolen car can be financially and emotionally devastating, and an easy way to ruin your summer plans. To help, the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) offers the following four "layers of protection" to guard against vehicle theft all summer long. …more
Summer Water Conservation Tips
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Summer can mean a long, hot season for certain areas of the country. But even if your area is not seeing a draught, it's important to keep water conservation in mind. …more
How-To Save Big on Gas This Summer
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Have a summer road trip planned? Scheming up weekend excursions to the beach? Driving to your destination can be smart and efficient, especially if you're carpooling with pals. But even when splitting the cost of gas, fueling up can be pricey. According to Bridgestone Retail Operations, there are a few ways you can save at the …more
4 Ways to Connect with Your Cat
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(Family Features)--In addition to playing with a laser pointer and offering endless cuddle sessions, there are many more ways to connect with your favorite feline. Cats are curious by nature, and in order for them to stay happy and healthy, they need lots of love and care from their parents. …more
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Shopping for a Home
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There’s no doubt about it, buying a home is one of the biggest - if not the biggest - decisions you will make in your lifetime, both on a financial and emotional level. …more
Tips to Garden Into Your Golden Years
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When something you enjoy starts to cause pain, or threatens to injure you, that activity often falls by the wayside even if it still has potential to provide myriad benefits. For green thumb enthusiasts, Kim Hayes at AARP.org says gardening is a great form of aerobic exercise. …more
Keep Kids Happy This Summer Without Breaking the Bank
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Aah, summer vacation! How we love having our kids at home without the stress of schedules and homework - and how hard it can be to keep boredom at bay after the first few days of freedom! …more
Summer Water Safety at the Lake or Beach
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Whether you're boating, kayaking, or simply swimming this summer, navigating a large body of water has its risk. To help, Georgia Power reminds boaters and swimmers to keep water safety in mind all summer with the following tips: …more
(Family Features)--Whether it's across the street or across the country, moving can be a stressful and chaotic time for your family. This can be especially true for your four-legged family members, who don't understand what's happening. Detailed planning and foresight can help alleviate some of the hassle and make …more
How-To Throw BIG Parties in SMALL Spaces
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Whether its a cozy condo in Boston, or a sunny Los Angeles flat with a virtual patch of yard, there are plenty of ways to squeeze a LOT of party into small spaces. …more