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2013
Experts recommend that you have your HVAC system professionally inspected every fall and spring. “We recommend annual visits from an HVAC contractor each fall and spring,” says Richard Ciresi, owner of the Louisville Aire Serv franchise. In fall, the technician will clean and inspect the furnace...
02/27/2013
Lemons are in season from November to March. Lemons are used in cooking and preparing cocktails but did you know that lemons are also a great tool to help you freshen up your home. They make a great natural ingredient and support green cleaning. Using lemon rinds in your garbage disposal...
02/26/2013
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The 23rd Annual Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Festival happens March 2 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. It’s not only a day for chocolate lovers to gather. It’s a day of fun for the whole family, so local businesses are cooking up some sweet specials, including restaurants and spas offering ...
02/26/2013
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Real customer service can seem like a thing of the past if you've ever tried to call up your credit card company or a government agency. Navigating those numbered menus (or even worse, trying to get a computer to understand your voice on your cell phone!) can leave you with enough rage to cho...
02/25/2013
Seller’s Market Developing Existing-home sales edged up in January, while a seller’s market is developing and home prices continue to rise steadily above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales rose in every region but the West, which is the region most constrai...
02/25/2013
Buying a light bulb used to be easy. And it used to be something you did several times a year. But now, “a lot of people are starting to look at light bulbs as an investment,” says Jaclyn Pardini, a spokeswoman for Lowe’s Home Improvement stores. The incandescent bulbs in wide use ever since T...
02/25/2013
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Although the economy seems to be transitioning to a slightly stronger growth path, unresolved fiscal policy decisions pose significant headwinds in early 2013, according to Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group. Increased taxes and reduced government spending will keep growth at a sub...
02/23/2013
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If you are thinking of selling your home, you may want to have a professional inspection done. An inspection will let you know if any repairs need to be made, which can help you save money and give potential buyers peace of mind. You don't, however, have to let the inspector be the first to cast ...
02/21/2013
Cellphones, for many people, have morphed into an extra appendage, always within reach except for that time you accidentally left it at home and suffered a minor panic attack. Our constant connectedness has its benefits — it’s hard to imagine a time when some useless trivia dispute, without ...
02/20/2013
Though home foreclosures continue to be a challenge in many hard-hit markets, a report released this week by mortgage technology company FNC indicates the ongoing housing recovery should continue for the long haul. According to FNC’s Foreclosure Market Report, foreclosure prices have bottomed o...
02/20/2013
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