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  • Traffic at night

    How to Clean Headlights

    Maintenance December 12, 2019

    Headlights are an important safety feature on your car, whether you’re driving at night or in inclement weather. Unfortunately, headlights can become foggy and dirty, which dulls their brightness and makes them less effective at lighting the road. Plastic headlights can become foggy as a result of UV ray exposure and damage from the elements....

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    Best Times to Buy Big Ticket Items

    My Money November 21, 2019

    The best bargain shoppers know that timing is everything. Different products follow different cycles of pricing, depending on everything from holidays to weather to annual trade shows. Check out our month-by-month suggestions for the best deals and steals.

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    Retiree’s Guide to Senior Cruises

    Empty Nester November 14, 2019

    Cruises are a popular way for seniors to travel. More than 24 million passengers boarded cruise ships in 2016, and about half of them were seniors. [i] Some seniors are living on cruise ships, or they’re switching from cruise line to cruise line. That’s because the cost of staying aboard a ship is sometimes comparable...

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    Deck vs Patio: Which One Is Right for You?

    Maintenance November 11, 2019

    Two worthy outdoor opponents. One difficult question: Should I buy a deck or patio? If you’re going to invest in an outdoor space, you want to carefully consider all of the factors. Learn the difference between a deck and patio, then use the deck vs. patio pros and cons charts below to help you decide....

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    How to Improve Employee Engagement at Work [Infographic]

    Business October 24, 2019

    Companies of all sizes can benefit from having engaged employees. What is employee engagement? Simply put, it’s the process of creating an organization full of happy and productive workers. Engaged employees have a positive, can-do spirit that drives them to work hard for the betterment of the company. Engaged employees are happy to come to...

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    How to Prevent Your Pet from Overheating & Other Summer Safety Tips

    Pets October 14, 2019

    Do you know how to keep your pet safe when the weather heats up? Like most people, you’re likely careful to never leave pets in vehicles when it’s hot outside. But there’s more to know when it comes to keeping pets cool, comfortable, and out of danger. From vet visits to insurance coverage, it’s smart...

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    Staging a House for Sale: 12 Home Staging Tips from the Experts

    Buying / Selling April 3, 2019

    Homeowners looking to get the best price for their home are learning that if you want to sell quickly and score big profits, you need to remove clutter and make the place look inviting, not lived in. Staging your home can help you sell it faster and possibly bring you more money, say many real...

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    8 Ways to Reuse Things in Your Home

    Saving & Spending March 19, 2018

    If you’re looking for ways to save money, learning how to reuse household items is a good place to start. These eight common items can work double-duty, stretching their usefulness and your dollar. 1. Cereal bags When you finish your favorite breakfast cereal, keep the plastic bag and reuse it like wax paper to separate...

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    How to Winterize a House for the Cold Weather [Infographic]

    Maintenance January 21, 2018

    If winter weather catches you off guard, and your home is not prepared for heavy snow and cold, you can experience damage ranging from burst pipes to a collapsed roof. Costs for repairs of this scale add up quickly, so prepping your house for the colder months in autumn is a smart approach. By following...

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    Small Business Donations: How Charitable Contributions Can Help Attract Customers [Slideshow]

    Business September 11, 2017

    Research shows small business charitable contributions can help companies connect with their customers and their community. According to a 2010 study by Cone Communications, 85% of consumers have a more positive image of a company when it supports a cause they care about; 90% of consumers want companies to tell them how they’re supporting charitable...

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    Flag Etiquette: When, Where, and How to Display the American Flag

    Travel & Outdoors June 7, 2017

    The cardinal rule about displaying the American flag is to do it respectfully. In 1924, a committee of Army and Navy representatives met with other nation groups to work out a code of flag etiquette, establishing a set of rules for displaying Old Glory. The code, was approved by the committee on what became Flag...

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    Tips for Downsizing Your Home

    Buying / Selling June 1, 2017

    You recently sent your last child off to college and now you’re an empty nester. Or maybe you’ve decided to sell your home and move to a smaller house because you don’t need so much space. Perhaps you’re tired of paying thousands of dollars in utility bills every year and would gladly trade a bigger...

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    20 Irritating Fees You Can Avoid

    Saving & Spending May 18, 2017

    Unexpected fees always have a way of sneaking up and surprising you. Just when you think you’re in the clear, there they are – bank fees, travel fees – or whatever. But before tossing up your hands and reaching for your wallet, check out these 20 tips for dealing with fee charges: Trim away technology costs...

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    6 Tips for Ladder Safety

    Home - Safety August 11, 2016

    Ladders are a common part of home repair and maintenance. They enable homeowners to complete tasks that would otherwise be difficult to reach. But as is the case for any tool, it’s important to use ladders safely. Ladder-related injuries send more than 90,000 people a year to emergency rooms throughout the United States, according to...

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    7 Tips for Decorating a Rental Kitchen

    Maintenance July 13, 2016

    Most kitchens in older apartments leave a lot to be desired – old cabinets and appliances, scuffed up floors and insufficient cabinet and counter space. Here are seven ideas for making your rental kitchen more welcoming and useful: 1. Revive your cabinets Few landlords allow renters to paint their kitchen cabinets, but there are other...

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