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How to Use a Wood Burning Fireplace
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How to Use a Wood Burning Fireplace

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | July 11, 2024

Knowing how to use a wood burning fireplace will help you set a cozy convivial mood on cold fall and winter nights.

Home Office Tips for Being More Productive
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Home Office Tips for Being More Productive

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | July 8, 2024

For many people the home office is the new normal. These home office tips will help you get organized and be productive.

All Natural Facial Skin Care
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All Natural Facial Skin Care

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | July 4, 2024

People make snap decisions based on first impressions, and routine facial skin care can positively affect important first opinions.

Wood Furniture Care
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Wood Furniture Care

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | July 1, 2024

Wood furniture can take a seemingly simple piece of furniture and help it become a treasured heirloom that can last for generations.

Tackling Tough Conversations 
with Aging Parents
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Tackling Tough Conversations 
with Aging Parents

Virginia Morris | July 1, 2024

It’s not easy to broach certain topics with your elderly parents, especially when your goal is to persuade them to…

Taking Care of Your Pet 
After You Are Gone
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Taking Care of Your Pet 
After You Are Gone

Peggy Hoyt, JD | July 1, 2024

When real estate mogul Leona Helmsley died, she earmarked $12 million for the care of her white Maltese lapdog, Trouble.…

Porch Pirates Are After Your Stuff
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Porch Pirates Are After Your Stuff

Ben Stickler, PhD | July 1, 2024

Nearly 80% of Americans have fallen victim to package theft. There’s no perfect solution to “porch piracy”—but there are things…

How to…Contact Companies That Really Don’t Want You To
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How to…Contact Companies That Really Don’t Want You To

Christopher Elliott | July 1, 2024

Want to call Frontier Airlines to fix a problem with your flight? Well, you can’t—the airline recently stopped using its…

Bottom Line Best Cruise Deals in 2024
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Bottom Line Best Cruise Deals in 2024

Chris Gray Faust | July 1, 2024

Escalating costs of hotels, rental cars and restaurants are encouraging travelers to take to the seas. Around 36 million passengers…

Don’t Overlook This Important Estate-Planning Document
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Don’t Overlook This Important Estate-Planning Document

Martin Shenkman, CPA, JD | July 1, 2024

Even people who pay attorneys to draft their estate-plan documents often forget to include letters of instruction. These informal documents…

Gout
…and Its Link to 
Inflammation
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Gout
…and Its Link to 
Inflammation

Puja Khanna, MD, MPH | July 1, 2024

For years, gout was considered a rich man’s illness, the result of overindulging in rich foods. But this painful form…

Hair Care at Home
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Hair Care at Home

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | June 27, 2024

These tips for home hair care can supplement your existing salon experience and keep your hair looking healthier for longer.

How to Overseed a Lawn
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How to Overseed a Lawn

Teri Dunn Chace | June 27, 2024

When your lawn starts to look worn, patchy or thin, consider overseeding rather than spending extra time and money replacing…

How to Get Rid of Smells in the House
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How to Get Rid of Smells in the House

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | June 24, 2024

The average human being is able to recognize10,000 different odors. This is all the more reason to keep your home fresh and clean.

How to Get Rid of Bugs in the House Naturally
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How to Get Rid of Bugs in the House Naturally

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | June 20, 2024

There are several ways to get rid of bugs in your home naturally without the use of harsh chemicals that bother you, your kids, or pets