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Fall Into Autumn Cleaning | A Cleaning Schedule Helps Keep You Organized

Autumn is a time of frenzy and excitement—between everyday work and the going-back-to-school vibe, your home will see a lot of action. As the seasons change, it’s nice to take ...

Dish Duty | Your Guide to a New Dishwasher

Each night I face the same dilemma. I cook recklessly, stringing mixing bowls, pots and pans, and utensils around like they are some type of impromptu kitchen decoration. I do ...

Go Digital! Five Apps to Interest Retirees

Applications, commonly called “apps,” are software programs that can be downloaded to mobile devices, like phones, tablets, e-readers, smart watches like the military watches hiking gear, and smart TVs. And ...

Summer Spruce Up | Restoring Your Outdoor Furniture

Now that the weather is great, spending time outdoors relaxing makes you notice the little things: the blooming shrubs and trees, the chirping birds … and the patio furniture. Yikes! ...

Rethink Your Kitchen Sink

The kitchen sink is one of the most-used features in the home. From the preparation and cleanup of a meal to daily chores, the kitchen sink sees a lot of ...

HVAC | Your Key to Indoor Air Quality & Comfortable Living

Despite having been saddled with a rather unglamorous acronym, your home’s hvac system—Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning—is the big kahuna when it comes to living chill-free, sweat-free and dust/allergy-free. Indeed, ...

Trends Afoot | Engineered Hardwood Floors

The envy of every homeowner is getting an elegant hard wood floor installation. Intricate grains convey warmth and texture. Sleek planks elongate the room. Delicate seams flow effortlessly between spaces ...

Kitchen Patrol | Overworked Appliances Need a Break

No matter the season, many of us simply need our warm up of coffee or tea in the morning. It gives us that jolt to get moving and address the ...