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15 Cookie Recipes to Take Your Baking Game to the Next Level

Cookies evoke a host of happy memories for many people. Maybe your grandma used to make a famous chocolate chip cookie recipe. Or maybe you...

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Lifestyle

Landscape Like a Pro

Landscaping can add curb appeal to any home. But it takes some savvy and skill to create looks that work for your space. Keep these expert...

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Mortgage 101

Closing Costs: A Basic Guide

When you buy a home, it’s understood that you have to account for ancillary costs. Doing your homework is part of being a responsible...

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Lifestyle

12 Grilled Cheese Recipes to Master

There’s something heavenly and indulgent about the pairing of bread and cheese. No matter how you slice it (pun intended), you can’t go...

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Lifestyle

13 DIY Candles to Inspire

Candles create warmth and add a certain welcoming and inviting ambiance to a space without a major investment. And if you’re crafty, you...

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Lifestyle

7 Kitchen Tool Essentials

The pandemic has modified our lifestyles on multiple levels. For instance, over the last year Americans have spent more time at home and in...

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Lifestyle

Defining a Healthy Approach to Caregiving

The 65-and-older population grew by over a third (34.2% or 13,787,044) during the past decade, and by 3.2% (1,688,924) from 2018 to 2019....

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Lifestyle

Plaster vs. Drywall: Know Your Options

If you plan to do a remodel or pursue new construction, you’d be wise to brush up on a few important details. There’s no shortage of...

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Lifestyle

Pack Your Lunch Like a Pro

As states start to open up, more people in the workforce are returning on site. This means that after months of working from home (and...

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Homebuying

The Best Way to Search for Homes

With property inventory at a steady low, it is important that prospective home buyers know the very best ways to search for real estate.

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