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Protect Yourself from Home Improvement Scams

As a homeowner, has the following scenario ever happen to you? You receive an unexpected knock at the door from an individual claiming to be a contractor who just finished up a home improvement project in your neighborhood. It just so happens this “contractor” has leftover materials and is offering significant discounts to other homeowners…
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Keep Your Backyard Bistro Safe

Spring is the perfect time of year to start firing up the grill for family and friends. Opening up your “Backyard Bistro” to others is a great way to entertain, but only if you make it a safe establishment to visit. Between 2005 and 2009, U.S. fire departments responded to an average 8,200 home fires…
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Spice Up Your Kitchen!

Whether stored in a drawer, cabinet or convenient Lazy Susan, spices and herbs are key ingredients to every kitchen. In most cases, they serve as a necessary component to a meal. Other times,  by adding a pinch here or a dash there can completely change the direction of your dish. From salt to sage and…
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