Everyone is talking about the last day of school and what their kids are doing this summer -- some are going away to camp but most children spend lots more time at home during school vacations. The challenge for parents is keeping your kids busy and safe, as independently as possible based on their …
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Understanding Moisture, Mold & Mildew
We need fresh, clean water to live and don't realize the infrastructure in place so we get water when we turn on the kitchen faucet or shower. Water is a great thing in the right places but water is not our friend when it comes to our home. Pooled water or high levels of moisture support the growth …
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Empty Nesters: Choosing To Stay in Our Home
I've been reading and watching on home television how people have been buying new houses, downsizing from large houses, trading single homes for condos, and moving to new homes for their jobs. It seems that moving is the thing to do, and I haven't heard a lot about those empty nesters who have …
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Stairs that Double as Storage
Most houses have at least one set of stairs to the basement, and another stair case to the second floor. Older houses often had a hidden set of stairs that went from the attic where servants slept, directly to the kitchen. Stairs are simply a means of moving between floors but they can be so much …
Garage Sales: Your Clutter, Another’s Treasure
Spring is popular for garage sales. We get to clean out what's cluttering our homes - the garage, attic, basement and oops, don't forget the dining room table. Garage sales offer the perfect opportunity to reward your de-cluttering efforts with a night on the town, a new outfit or maybe you want to …
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City Mouse Returns to Country Roots
Gretchen's story is about planning for her retirement home in the country. We're often so busy juggling our professional and personal lives that we don't allow enough time to plan for tomorrow. As we join Gretchen's journey, you'll gain insight into many of the choices and difficult decisions that …
