Sometimes, price tags just don’t want to unstick. No matter how hard you scrub and scrape, tacky residence stays behind. Turns out, getting the stick off your stickers isn’t so hard when you have the right tools.

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According to the National Fire Protection Association, space heaters were responsible for a large percentage of overall fire-related damages. Her is how to practice good care

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Most New Year’s resolutions have some kind of health angle – work out more, eat right and so on- so why not give your home the same kind of revamp? Resolve to keep your home healthier this year with this seasonal checklist.
Winter
- Drain and insulate outdoor pipes to prevent freezing.
- Check for damaged sidewalk, driveway [...]

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If you’ve ever used a plastic Chip Clip and been miffed that your chips went stale anyway, you have to see the Banana Seal.

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If your home has several small rooms sch as bedrooms and bathrooms, it can be a challenge to create the illusion of spaciousness. Mary Carol Garrity, writing for Scripps Howard News Service, has developed this sure-fire list of tricks that you can use to help your little rooms live large:
1. Use fewer pieces of furniture. [...]

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As compared to its top-loading counterpart, a front-loader can handle larger clothing loads, is gentler on garments, and uses about 1/3 of the water. However, because its design prevents water from fully draining, a front-loading washer can be a haven for mold and bacteria if not cared for properly.

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Christmas is more than a religous holiday – its a season that reminds us of family, and childhood, and giving – and this cartoon from 1953 is a simple and pleasant childhood experience rom a quieter and simpler era.
So if you’re spending some time on the computer today, take a minute to relive a childhood [...]

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From my childhood – a Holiday message by R.O. Blechman for CBS in 1966 – at a time when we bemoaned the commercial nature of the holiday without knowing how much more commercial it was going to get – Have a wonderful Holiday – enjoy your time with your family whether you’re spending it at [...]

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The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate within its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.
In its press release, the FOMC noted that the U.S. economy “has continued to pick up”, that the jobs markets is getting better, and that housing market has shown “some signs of improvement” lately.
It’s the [...]

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Except for the first three years of my life and the time I spent in college, my life has been in Philly and I don’t understand anyone that doesn’t appreciate this city.
Although my residence is in a suburb of Philly, Elkins Park, I spend a lot of time in the city and enjoying all that [...]

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