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caring for dogs

Spring Checklist for Your Pet Care

Warmer weather means it’s time to spring clean, get grooming and prepare your pets’ diets to support them through the season. Keep your furry friends happy and healthy this spring with these six tips from the experts at Zesty Paws, an award-winning pet … read more

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mechanic

Car Repairs You Shouldn’t DIY

When it comes to taking care of cars, countless “do it yourself” videos make it all seem so straightforward and easy. So, too many people take matters into their own hands, then realize after they’ve taken everything apart that only a trusted mechanic … read more

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Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

Tips and Recipe for Heart-Healthy Lifestyles

As you plan your summer fun, think also about adopting healthy habits that can help keep your blood pressure under control. When your blood pressure is consistently high — a condition called hypertension — blood flows through arteries at higher-than-normal pressures. This can … read more

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home inspector

Why You Need an Inspection when Buying a Home

When many buyers purchased homes during the height of the pandemic homebuying frenzy, they may have skipped adding a home inspection in an effort to win bidding wars. While this may have worked out for some, others were hit with hidden problems and … read more

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deer

Can You Identify Who’s Dining in Your Garden?

You take a walk through the garden and find branches trimmed, flowers missing or bark damaged. Of course, the culprit is nowhere to be seen. You may have suspects in mind but a close look at the damage and surroundings can help you … read more

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energy bites

Recipe for Simple, Sweet Energy Bites

Having enough energy and fuel to make it through a long day can be challenging. No matter if you’re a stay-at-home parent, corporate worker or small-business owner, having a high energy level that lasts throughout the day is important for both you and … read more

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hvac maintenance

How to Perform Your Own Home Energy Audit

Running a household can get expensive. Between regular maintenance and utility costs, things can add up quickly over the course of a month. One of the most costly parts of owning a house is typically heating and cooling. If your house isn’t sealed … read more

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Backyarding

How to Maximize Your Backyard in a Small Space

Backyarding is the practice of taking everyday activities — think entertaining, eating, working and working out, to name a few — into the green space around us. Even those living in an urban setting with a smaller yard or no yard at all … read more

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Biscuit-Sausage Mushroom Casserole

Recipe for Biscuit-Sausage Mushroom Casserole

When you need a breakfast to feed a large group, this Biscuit-Sausage Mushroom Casserole is a perfect option. The savory aromas of sausage and bacon are almost sure to have your guests standing in line with a plate and fork in hand. For … read more

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