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Best Smart Home Devices
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Best Smart Home Devices

Are smart home devices smart buys? Wi-Fi-enabled technology—smart home locks, lights, thermostats and security cameras—are marketed as cutting-edge tools that…

The Tough Questions
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The Tough Questions

We face a lot of tough ­questions in this world—but I think the toughest by far is… “What’s for dinner?”…

Where Do You Want to Retire?
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Where Do You Want to Retire?

When it comes to where they live, retirees no longer need to be near their employers or in top school…

Think You Have Mold?
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Think You Have Mold?

Homeowners who see furry black spots on walls or around windows —the signs of mold—often rush to contact a remediation…

Save Time and Money When Watering Your Garden
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Save Time and Money When Watering Your Garden

Here’s how to lower your water bill and save time and effort when watering your outdoor plants. Bonus: Your plants…

Strategies to Sell a Home, Even When Buyers Are Getting Scarce
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Strategies to Sell a Home, Even When Buyers Are Getting Scarce

If you’re considering selling your home now, you might be thinking, Why didn’t I do this a year ago? The…

Lower Your Energy Bills… A Lot!!
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Lower Your Energy Bills… A Lot!!

The average US household’s monthly power bill pushed past $120 in 2021, then continued to climb in 2022 as the…

Hot Collectibles Hiding in Your Attic or Basement
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Hot Collectibles Hiding in Your Attic or Basement

The antiques and collectibles world has been turned upside down in recent years. Certain items that were long desired by…

Homeowners Coverage Gaps Could Leave You in Hot Water
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Homeowners Coverage Gaps Could Leave You in Hot Water

Insurance companies fill the airwaves with advertisements that stress their dependability…but they fill their policies with loopholes and legalese that…

Don’t Count on Thread Count
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Don’t Count on Thread Count

Consumers generally believe that sheets with more threads per square inch are softer and more durable. Problem: Some sheet makers…

See You in Court, Neighbor
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See You in Court, Neighbor

Neighbor-versus-neighbor lawsuits seem to be on the rise. Maybe it’s because people were stuck at home during the pandemic, giving…

What’s Ahead for Real Estate?
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What’s Ahead for Real Estate?

The red-hot pandemic-era US housing market is showing clear signs of cooling. Home prices were not yet declining as of…

The Practical Side of Decluttering
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The Practical Side of Decluttering

Create a plan to tackle your decluttering—whether it is your home or that of a deceased loved one… Map out…

The Psychology of Decluttering
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The Psychology of Decluttering

You don’t have to be a pack rat to benefit from decluttering your home. The process can help you feel…

Maintaining a Solid Foundation
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Maintaining a Solid Foundation

A home’s foundation is so important that it’s even mentioned in the Bible—“the wise man builds on solid rock, the…