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Your Guide to Winter Home Maintenance

Winter-related disasters can quickly turn a good day into a bad one. If you want to avoid costly repairs, don’t put off these winter...

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Mortgage 101

How Long Does It Take to Get Approved?

In the age of Amazon Prime and streaming services, we’re used to having our wishes granted within a matter of minutes or days. It seems...

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Lifestyle

Slow Cooker Recipes for a Cold Day

Cold winter days call for comfort foods. Short on time? No worries. Crock-Pot recipes fit into a busy lifestyle -- just set it and forget...

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Lifestyle

Elevate Your Entrance with Everyday Wreaths

While frequently considered the icing on the cake of front doors, wreaths can be used anywhere in the home to add a little somethin’...

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Lifestyle

Deck the Halls Inside and Out

Christmas is nearly here, which means it’s time to “deck the halls” inside and out. While decor is certainly personal, there are a few...

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Finances

Estate Planning 101

Most people, especially members of the younger generation, don’t want to think about what happens after they die. Death seems far off and...

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Lifestyle

Transform Your Fireplace on a Budget

Like it or not, winter is upon us. Among other things, that means cozying up with your loved one(s) with a cup of hot cocoa in front of a...

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Lifestyle

Dates That Don't Cost a Dime

Sharing a romantic day or evening with your honey doesn’t have to break the bank. It just requires some creative thinking. We’ve rounded up...

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Lifestyle

It's Moving Day: Should You Hire Movers or Handle it Yourself?

Moving presents a host of choices. For example, in the course of preparing for the transition, you will need to determine which real estate...

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Lifestyle

Stormy Weather Fun: Beat Boredom with These Activities

Don’t let fall’s unpredictable weather deter your fun! You just have to get a little creative to find ways to make the most of indoor fun....

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