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How to close up a fireplace for the season
- 19 Feb
- Published on Sunday, 19 February 2017 00:19
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A roaring fireplace on a chilly day provides a welcome, aesthetically appealing respite from the cold.
Make garage organization go smoothly
- 18 Feb
- Published on Saturday, 18 February 2017 00:25
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Garages tend to fall victim to disorganization during the winter, when homeowners want to hurry inside and get some respite from the cold. As a result, many homeowners resolve to clean their garages come springtime.
Exploring the history of Mardi Gras
- 17 Feb
- Published on Friday, 17 February 2017 00:04
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Mardi Gras is best known as a raucous event that takes place in New Orleans, LA and other areas around the world in January and February. Fat Tuesday, the final day of Mardi Gras, can occur in March depending on the calendar year and how it corresponds to the Christian liturgical calendar. While Mardi Gras may
How to cool your home without breaking the bank
- 16 Feb
- Published on Thursday, 16 February 2017 00:59
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Mother Nature is consistently inconsistent these days, when 30-degree Mondays might be followed by 60-degree Tuesdays. Fickle weather is often accompanied by large fluctuations in temperature, strong storms and unseasonable conditions, making it difficult for homeowners to maintain comfort levels in their homes.
Going solar is on the rise
- 15 Feb
- Published on Wednesday, 15 February 2017 00:43
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Rising energy costs and a growing desire to live more eco-friendly lifestyles has spurred interest in solar panels to power our homes. Although solar panels have been around for quite some time, only recently have homes cloaked in panels aimed at capturing the rays of the sunsolar panels begun to be so visible.
Best foods for Valentine's Day dining
- 14 Feb
- Published on Tuesday, 14 February 2017 00:03
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Enjoying a delicious meal together is popular for couples on Valentine's Day. The National Restaurant Association predicts that more than 70 million Americans will visit a restaurant on Valentine's Day this year. This statistic is what helps catapult Valentine's Day to the second most popular holiday for dining out, preceded only by Mother's Day.
Handling Valentine's Day when you have diabetes
- 13 Feb
- Published on Monday, 13 February 2017 00:43
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Celebrating a holiday can be challenging for those with diabetes, as sweet treats are a part of many holiday celebrations. Come Valentine's Day, chocolates, candy and rich desserts can often be found on the menu, which can prove problematic for those who have to watch their blood-glucose levels.
Modifications to make bathrooms safer
- 12 Feb
- Published on Sunday, 12 February 2017 00:00
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Few areas in a home can prove as perilous as bathrooms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says every year around 235,000 people over the age of 15 visit emergency rooms in the United States because of injuries suffered in bathrooms. The majority of these injuries - many of which require hospitalization - result from falls.
Valentine's night out planning pointers
- 11 Feb
- Published on Saturday, 11 February 2017 00:54
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Many couples go out for a night on the town in celebration of Valentine's Day. Romance typically prevails on such nights, but there's more to planning Valentine's Day dates than just roses and chocolate. The following are a few tips to make sure this year's Valentine's Day date night goes off without a hitch.
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