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Fire Prevention Safety Planning

Maintaining Home Fire Safety While Traveling or Renting Your House

Are you getting ready for a summer vacation? No matter what type of trip you have planned, you want all your memories to be positive ones. That’s why it’s important to prepare your home for when you’re gone and be safe wherever you … read more

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15-Minute Weeknight Pasta

Recipes for Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes, 15-Minute Weeknight Pasta

Setting out on a mission to eat healthier starts with creating goals and working to achieve them with those you love. To help make nutritious eating more manageable, call together your family and work with one another to create a menu everyone can … read more

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vegan

Thinking of Going Vegan? Here’s How to Get Started

Following a vegan diet doesn’t just reduce one’s impact on the environment, it’s associated with a range of health benefits, making it no surprise that a plant-based food movement is on the rise. “With more than 100,000 internet searches per month for ‘vegan … read more

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portable air condiitioning

Purchasing a Portable AC? Keep These Tips in Mind

If you’re planning to buy a portable AC unit to beat the summer heat, you may want to do a little homework to avoid enticing promises and clever marketing tactics that don’t deliver. Here’s how to be a savvy shopper: Ratings: Be aware … read more

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Grilled Sweet Potato and Blueberry Salad

Recipe for Grilled Sweet Potato and Blueberry Salad

Get out of the kitchen and head outdoors this summer for fresh, delicious meals that call for lighting the grill and relaxing in the warmth of the season. Take some of your favorite courses — like salads, for instance — to the next … read more

bbq

How to Choose Your Next Barbecue Grill

There’s nothing like sunshine, a warm breeze and the smell of delicious food on the grill. If you’ve been anticipating getting back to grilling, wait no longer! According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, now that temperatures are warmer, it’s the perfect … read more

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plumbing repairs

Plumbing the Most Common Home Repair in Washington

39% of homeowners put off home repairs due...

Owning a home comes with many advantages: and a space to call your own no annoying landlords, but the responsibility of maintaining a home can quickly become overwhelming when unexpected repairs arise. A recent survey of Americans across the country by All Star … read more

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Vegan Brownies

Recipes for Vegan Brownies with a Sweet, Simple Sugar Swap

The next time a healthy conscience keeps you from enjoying that sweet treat you’re craving, remember that making healthy swaps is all it takes to make those favorite desserts a little better for you. These vegan brownies, for example, are perfect for chocolate … read more

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Cat grass kits are easy to grow and provide fresh, healthy wheatgrass, oat grass and ryegrass for cats to nibble on instead of your plants. (Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market)

Keep Your Houseplants Safe from Cats

Growing houseplants when curious cats are in the house can be challenging. We want our cats to be safe and happy while keeping our houseplants intact. You can accomplish both with a few simple strategies. Boost indoor gardening success by selecting plants suited to … read more

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