Keeping Pests Outside This Winter
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While the holidays are a time of family fun, you may find a few uninvited guests entering your home this winter, coming in hordes in the form of creepy crawlies. …more
Make Time for Better Health on Busy Days
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(Family Features)--Fitting in time to exercise and eat sensible meals can be impractical, if not impossible, when the demands of daily life get in the way. If busy days limit your ability to live as healthy of a lifestyle as you desire, take charge by squeezing in fitness and smart snacking when and where you can. …more
Are You Properly Preventing Fire Risk at Home?
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The cold winter months are the perfect time to cozy up in front of a fire, or stoke up the home heat. However, nearly 900 people die in home fires each year during the winter season, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, and 30 percent of all home fires and nearly four-in-ten home fire deaths take place from December …more
Struggling with Chronic Pain? 3 Methods for Relief
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Millions of Americans struggle with various degrees of chronic pain every day. From the minor inconvenience to the debilitating, daily pain can be a serious drain on daily life. …more
5 Tips to Refresh Your Home in the New Year
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(Family Features)--Each new year gives you the chance to reset and start new routines. When you're considering new approaches to healthy living - whether eliminating or adding habits to improve your daily life - beginning with your home is an optimal choice. …more
How-To Decorate Damage-Free This Holiday Season
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Exterior holiday decorations add so much to the beauty of one's property during the winter holidays. However, according to our decorating experts at Window World, one wrong move while hanging holiday lights can lead to thousands of dollars in damage to your home — not to mention the risk to your own safety. …more
8 Things to do Before Leaving Home for the Holidays
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Leaving home for the holidays can be the highlight of the year, whether you're off to grandmother's house with the family, or headed to that annual tropical getaway. However, homes left vacant during the holidays can be a prime target for theft, or vulnerable to severe weather damage. …more
4 Ways to Share the Holidays With Your Pet
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(Family Features)--The holiday season is filled with traditions, seasonal meals and festivities. With busy calendars, it can be easy to get caught up with a long to-do list when the true joy of the season is in creating meaningful memories with loved ones, including pets. …more
Home Improvement? Totally Worth It
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If you’re on the fence about a home improvement project, wondering whether or not it will be worth the time, money and disruption to daily life, consider the results of a recent survey. …more
Get Inspired to Give Back This Holiday Season
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(Family Features)--For many, the holiday season sparks the spirit of giving - not only among family and friends, but to those living in need and the organizations working to help them. If you're committed to helping improve the lives of others in your community, it may mean thinking long-term. …more
Help Your Trees Survive a Storm
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If you’re expecting severe weather in the season ahead, it’s time to help your trees get ready to withstand the storm. The National Association of Landscape Professionals suggests you take these six steps right now to make sure your trees are up to the next weather challenge: …more
Nine Hostess Gifts for Happy Holiday Hosting
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December is holiday party month, and you’ll likely be invited to several. If you’re loath to give another bottle of wine or a box of candy, and are looking for more creative hostess gifts likely to be treasured, take a tip or two from creative contributors to Pinterest: …more
Blogging Best Practices: Back to the Basics
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Blogging is a great way to share knowledge, knack for writing and build clientele--whether you're a small business, storyteller or major brand. If you're thinking of starting a blog, or wish to brush up on your blogging basics, consider the following from online marketing company fishbat: …more
5 Pro Tips to Prep Homes for Winter
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(Family Features)--Before blustery winter days arrive, there are plenty of home improvement projects contractors can tackle for homeowners. Many cooler weather projects focus on cost efficiency and sustainability, making the improvements all around smart investments. …more
5 Ways to Make Cold Weather More Appealing
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Whether you live in a cold-weather climate year-round or are just visiting one for vacation or work, getting through a below-freezing day can be tough. Add a biting wind, freezing rain or snow and things have suddenly gotten even more challenging. Here are five ways to make cold weather more tolerable...and perhaps even enjo …more
Avoiding Holiday Utility Scams: What You Should Know
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While the holidays are a time of joy and family, less-than-savory sorts can also use it as a time to prey on unsuspecting homeowners. …more
Savor the Season with Delicious, Decorative Cheese Boards
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(Family Features)--A cheese board, plate or course can be a delightful way to savor the season with family and friends, bringing together a medley of tastes and textures. …more
From an abundance of people traipsing through your house to party-food spills in your living room, although festive, the holidays are messy! But fear not: with the right supplies you can tackle cleaning challenges with ease and save your home from permanent scars. Follow these suggestions from Real Simple: …more
(Family Features)--When it comes to economics, many teens' mouths write checks their knowledge can't cash. …more
How to Organize Your Warehouse Store Purchases
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Like to buy in bulk but at a loss for where to put everything once you get home? Never fear, you don’t have to give up your trips to the warehouse store. Here are some great storage tips to try after your next big-box shopping spree. …more