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Meatless Grilling Recipes

It’s summer! That means it’s time to dust off your grill and brandish your barbecuing tools. Usually, a BBQ isn’t complete without hot...

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Ruoff Insider

Columbus: Community and Comradery

The Columbus Branch of Ruoff Home Mortgage values their community and comradery above all else. It’s important to the team to spend time...

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Mortgage 101

How Much House Can I Afford?

When you begin looking for a home, you will be met with dozens of opinions. Everyone has a different idea of where, when, and how you...

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Lifestyle

13 Ways to Spruce Up Your Home Address Sign

If there is one piece of home decor that is most often overlooked, it would be your home’s address sign. It’s small, innocuous, and a...

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Lifestyle

How Color Affects Your Home

Have you ever wondered why McDonald’s (and Burger King, In-and-Out, etc.) uses red and yellow in their logo and restaurants? Or why...

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Home Selling

DIY Kitchen Projects That Will Up Your Home's Value

Increasing the value of a home is the goal of many homeowners. Whether you’re trying to sell, looking to refinance, or polishing up a...

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Lifestyle

9 Mother's Day Brunch Recipes

Mother's Day is all about celebrating Mom and everything she does. So, let her sleep in, grab some little helpers, and make her a brunch...

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Lifestyle

Spring Home Maintenance

The weather is getting warmer, and everything outside is coming alive again. That means it's time to clean, repair, and refresh your home....

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Ruoff Insider

West Chester: Work Hard, Play Hard

"We work hard, but we have fun while doing it."

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Lifestyle

Easter Fun with Kids

Springtime is finally here, and Easter is right around the corner. It's time to get your kids out of the house, or if the weather is too...

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