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Home Exterior Trends for 2024

(Family Features) If you're looking to refresh or improve your home's function and style in the new year, consider these 2024 home exterior trends.
Top 5 outdoor design trends for 2024
(BPT) - With the new year just around the corner, you may be thinking ahead about home improvements you want to make in the coming …
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5 Simple Holiday Hosting Hacks
  (Family Features) Entertaining friends and loved ones during the holidays offers an opportunity to slow down from the hustle …
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7 Smart Home Solutions that Enhance Convenience and Security
(Family Features) Devices that allow you to stay connected to your home from virtually anywhere are all the rage. If you’re …
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To the holidays and beyond: 5 uses for strip and rope lights

(BPT) - As the seasons change and the nights grow longer, it's natural to start looking for new and exciting ways to light up the night, both indoors and out. Whether you're planning to create a …

6 proven tips to keep your pipes clear this Thanksgiving

(BPT) - Thanksgiving should be a time to enjoy a delicious feast and spend time with loved ones. However, many households face plumbing issues the day after this joyous meal.While most people call …

The Cost of Resiliency During Power Outages: 5 tips to stay prepared ahead of storms

(Family Features) Safeguarding your family, home and finances from disaster starts long before an extreme weather event occurs. While no amount of preparation can stop the forces of nature, planning ahead to manage blackouts can have a significant impact on you and your family.

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Heat Up the Holidays with Gift Ideas for Grillers
(Family Features) Give a gift the whole family can enjoy this holiday season with a new tool for grilling, smoking and searing …
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How to Prepare for Hurricane Season
  (Family Features) Among nature’s most powerful phenomena, hurricanes are destructive, rotating storms that form over …
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Three No-Stress Tips for Tidying Up at Holiday Time
(NAPSI)—If the holidays are at your house this year, you may find they can be even more magical when you have a good plan for …
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Heat up safety precautions this winter
(BPT) - Nothing says winter like cooking festive foods, getting cozy around the fireplace and spending time with loved ones during the …
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Prepare your bathroom for holiday guests with 7 simple upgrades
(BPT) - If you're hosting guests this holiday season, there's much to do to prepare. Decorating, baking, cooking and organizing …
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Caring for your home and family

How to Pick the Perfect Artificial Christmas Tree

(BPT) - Your Christmas tree is much more than a place to gather around on Christmas morning and exchange gifts. It’s family tradition. It’s priceless memories. It’s the centerpiece …

Home safety measures to keep your seasonal celebrations joyful

(BPT) - The holiday season brings a sense of excitement and togetherness, but preparing for lively gatherings or traveling can present distinctive safety challenges."Anyone preparing for guests …
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6 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather

(Family Features) Winter weather, while often beautiful, can prove challenging for homeowners. Consider these tips to help prepare your family and home for winter weather.

In Smaller Homes, Pocket Doors Can Provide Space Savings

(Family Features) When finding extra space is crucial, an option like pocket doors can help maximize available floor space.