Save that Change!

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My co-worker came in today with some big news. She cashed in the change she had been collecting throughout the year, and it totaled $465.00! Now why didn’t I think of that? She told me she saves all the change she gets every day and puts it into a jar. At the end of the [...]

Home Fire Safety

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Fires can occur in any home at any time. As a matter of fact, 50% of fires are caused by carelessness. But you can take steps to prevent this from happening to you. Did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of fires in the home? They are also the number one [...]

Get Rid of Clutter

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Finding yourself overwhelmed by clutter? Every month or so, look around your room. Pick up anything you just “look over” and don’t care much about and get rid of it. Anything you see just sitting that you haven’t touched… off to the thrift store! And those kitchen drawers – you know you have one of [...]

Fighting Dampness in Closets

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Is your closet a bit musty? Try to arrange your clothes so air can circulate around them. Keep stacks of books and papers off the floor. Allow your door to remain slightly open so fresh air can enter the closet. Install a light if possible to keep things dry. Finally, buy a box of white [...]

Finding a Lost Item in the Carpet

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How many times have you dropped something tiny in the carpet – perhaps an earring, a screw or a pin? You could look for days but still never find it. Next time, get out your vacuum and a pair of pantyhose! Place the pantyhose over the wand of your vacuum and run it over the [...]