Most of us fall into the habit of disposing of all of our household items when they’ve broken, expired, or simply are no longer useful. But for environmental and safety reasons, here are five items that need to be disposed of with care: 1. Old batteries: Batteries contain chemicals like alkaline, zinc, cadmium, and nickel. These […]
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We may be a little removed from New Year’s Day, but it’s not too late to make some 2016 resolutions for your home.
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Technology is most helpful when it makes daily tasks easier and more efficient, and that’s most certainly the case with robot vacuum cleaners. It’s especially true if you’re in a climate that lends itself to lots of dust on your hard-surfaced floors or in your carpet. Robot vacuum cleaners typically retail from $100 to about
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Phones have come a long way in the last few years, and there’s a ton of sensitive information—email access, bank accounts, photos, contact lists—that are easily accessed if your phone falls into the wrong hands. Here are a few tips for keeping your smartphone secure. 1. Use a passcode! This is one of the easiest steps
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Millennials are the second-largest segment of home buyers, ranking behind only baby boomers, according to the National Association of Realtors. Here are five features that tend to entice millennials who are looking to buy. An up-to-date kitchen and bathYounger buyers often have limited funds for renovations, so it’s important that they have functional and inviting
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Crime prevention studies show that burglarized homes have less visual access than their neighbors who were not burglarized. Burglars seek to victimize homes with easy access in and out, and most importantly, they don’t want to be seen. A common thread in burglaries are homes with overgrown trees and shrubbery. When walkways and windows are
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