When the turkey rolls around in November and the oranges, browns and yellows of autumn transition to the reds and greens or blues and golds for Christmas and Hanukkah, for most of us the last thing on our minds is exercising and eating healthy. With tasty temptations around every corner, it’s all too easy (and […]
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Create a Colorful Pumpkin Flower Vase for Thanksgiving
Want to bring a little cheer to your Thanksgiving table, however small it will be this year? The florists at Bloom & Wild, the letterbox flower company, have created an easy guide for making flower vase from a pumpkin. “Pumpkin vases are a fun autumnal alternative to a classic vase,” says Bloom & Wild florist […]
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3 Fire Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life
Once a house fire starts, you have three minutes or less to escape. UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) is encouraging you to take three critical steps to help protect yourself and your loved ones should a house fire occur. According to a recent survey from UL FSRI, more than a quarter (27 percent) of […]
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Recipes and Tips for a Downsized Thanksgiving Dinner
Editor’s note: This excerpt and recipes were adapted from “Thanksgiving for Two (or Four): Downsized Recipes for Today’s New Thanksgiving Dinner,” a recently released cookbook by Cynthia Graubart, a James Beard Award winning cookbook author. The book captures the reality of Thanksgiving 2020 offering 20 comforting holiday favorites sized just right for gatherings of two […]
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Your Fall Home and Yard Maintenance Checklist
Regularly checking your home for maintenance needs throughout the year is the best way to keep the home safe and prevent the need for costly emergency repairs. But fall is one time of year when you really need a thorough, systematic inspection to make sure your home has weathered the summer heat and is ready […]
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What Buyers Really Look at During Property Viewing
With the housing market currently experiencing a boom, comparethemarket.com has carried out an eye-tracking experiment to reveal what buyers really notice on a viewing. Buyers viewed three different properties while using eye-tracking hardware to capture the parts of the home that caught their attention. Whilst some of the key areas they looked at might be […]
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How to Create the Perfect Wine Cellar in Your Home
For those who appreciate a good glass of wine, having the right storage makes pouring a nice glass of vino easy. A wine cellar will provide you with a place to organize your favorite bottles for easy access and stylish organization. Before you can celebrate this new addition, it’s important to decide what type of […]
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Why Food Prices Are Rising and How to Save a Little Money
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected food prices more than nearly any other part of the household budget. In April, the Food-at-Home Consumer Price Index increased 2.7 percent, which was the largest monthly jump since 1974. From June 2019 to June 2020, food prices are up 5.6 percent. Why is this happening — and how can […]
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How to Help Families Struggling this Christmas Due to COVID-19
Nearly half of low-income Americans reported that they or someone in their household experienced some type of income loss during the pandemic, according to information published by Pew Research Center. Because more people are facing hardship this year due to the impacts of COVID-19, more families in the community will likely be in need of […]