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    11 First-Time Homebuyer Tips

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    Living in a First Floor Apartment: Safety, Pros, and Cons

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    How to Negotiate a Pet with Your Landlord

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    Car Waxing Guide

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    Your Guide to Driving in a Roundabout

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    Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe

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    What is a Business Plan and Why is it Important?

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    How to Sell at a Farmers Market

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    10 Tips for Buying a Business Car

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    Using annuities in trusts

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    Medicare Questions – Answering the Most FAQ

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    Fundamentals of Estate Planning

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    How to Move Your Pets into a New Home

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    How to Paint an Aluminum Boat

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    6 Kitchen Renovation Ideas That Add Value to Your Home

    Home September 15, 2021

    If you’ve never done a kitchen renovation, you probably know someone who has. Kitchens are the most popular part of the home to renovate, and it’s easy to see why.1 Updating your home to better match your tastes and serve your required functionality can be a thrill, and it’s also a way to add value...

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    Home Safety Tips for Seniors

    Empty Nester October 15, 2019

    Simple fixes and smart thinking can ensure a safe environment for seniors. Stairs are the most obvious barrier to seniors hoping to stay in their homes as long as possible. But lighting, bath and kitchen design as well as access to home systems all require a top-to-bottom rethinking to ensure the elderly can manage the...

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    Create a Connected Kitchen with These Smart Appliances

    Home - Technology & Trends January 4, 2018

    Building a connected kitchen is getting easier, thanks to new appliances and the ability to connect these appliances to phone apps. With Wi-Fi, you can start cooking dinner while you’re still at the office or at soccer practice, or at least warm the oven on your way home. Even finding your grocery list can be...

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    Home Fire Safety: One Room at a Time

    Home - Safety October 6, 2014

    We’re kicking off our Fire Prevention Week 2014 series with tips on how to protect your home and what’s in it. Think of each room as a separate entity with its own set of rules. Begin in the bedroom The U.S. Fire Administration estimates 600 Americans die in fires that start in bedrooms. Let’s start...

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    8 Tips for Designing a Productive Home Office

    Home - Technology & Trends July 20, 2021

    In 2020, many people were forced to turn their kitchens, living rooms, and spare rooms into home offices. Depending on your job type, you may be able to get things done just fine from your home workspace with a few tweaks.  But there’s usually room to improve. Here are a few tips on creating a...

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    Mobile vs. Manufactured vs. Modular Homes: What’s the Difference?

    Buying / Selling June 17, 2021

    According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (known as HUD)[1], the difference between manufactured, modular, and mobile homes all comes down to differences in construction and safety. Manufactured and mobile homes must be built according to HUD’s building codes while modular homes must follow local, state, and/or regional building codes. Mobile, manufactured,...

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    How to Sell at a Farmers Market

    Business February 23, 2021

    Strolling around the local farmers market on a Saturday morning is a popular pastime, and if you grow, bake, craft, or create things as a hobby, you may have wondered if you might sell your goods and produce there. Farmers markets are growing in popularity, so it’s no surprise that gardeners, bakers, artists, and other...

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    Remodeling Tips: 26 Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

    Home - Safety November 2, 2020

    Are you renovating your home? Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, make sure you do it right the first time. Home projects can take a big bite out of your budget and your time if they’re not done properly. Here are some of the most common home renovations mistakes to avoid: 1....

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    6 Best Ways to Clean a Microwave

    Home September 14, 2020

    How often have you started to reheat something in your microwave, only to be greeted by the scent of microwave popcorn? As helpful as microwaves are in the kitchen, they have an annoying knack for holding on to food smells and splatters for an extended length of time. When you start to notice the lingering...

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    Planning an In-Law Suite: What to Consider

    Home - Safety June 5, 2019

    As parents get older, they often include their adult children in deciding what type of housing they should consider. One of today’s trends is the rise of mother-in-law suites, which can also be called granny suites, granny pods and granny flats. These separate-but-connected spaces provide a way for adult children and their aging parents to...

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    How to Save Water with Smart Devices

    Home - Safety September 27, 2018

    Hard-to-detect leaks can be frightening to homeowners. It’s not just the loss of water or the jump in your water services bill that can be difficult to deal with — it’s also the corrosive effects of undetected moisture that can cause costly damage and may necessitate extensive repairs. However, there are tools that can help...

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    Puppy Proofing 101: Making Your Home Dog-Friendly

    Maintenance December 22, 2015

    You may be ready to give your new puppy lots of love and attention, but how ready is your home? Puppy proofing a house is like baby proofing. And like babies, puppies are inquisitive explorers ready to get into whatever they can without a second thought. Use this puppy-proofing guide to help keep your furry...

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    Home Renovation Rundown: DIY vs. Contractor

    Maintenance April 14, 2015

    Ever get the urge to freshen up your humble abode? Whether it’s new paint in the living room or trendy front yard landscaping, you can never get enough of those DIY projects. While do-it-yourself seems more fun and less expensive, it’s not always the best option. Let’s explore which home renovation projects are safe to...

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    Up in Smoke – Part 1: How to Avoid 5 Common Home Fire Hazards

    Home - Safety February 15, 2013

    Fire prevention in the home is something we all need a refresher on from time to time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 85 percent of fire deaths happen in the home, and those household fires are responsible for billions of dollars in property damages each year. The good news is that nearly all home fires are preventable by watching out for a few common fire hazards

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