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Happy Holidays to All

It’s that time of year when we get to relax and visit with family and friends. We wish everyone who’s visited us online and customer new and old, a wonderful holiday holiday season. Be safe, be merry and take some time to sit back and enjoy all that’s good in our lives … from our [...]

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Holiday Giving That Benefits Many

Holiday giving starts at home with family and friends and often we’re so busy that we forget to make time for ourselves and others. As you scurry around to prepare and enjoy the holidays, remember to enjoy yourself and if there isn’t enough time for everything, prioritize and take a few things off your list. [...]

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Holiday Safety Tips

We love holidays and most of us try to do too much and that’s when things happen. If you don’t have enough time, pick half your decorations to put up and leave the others for next year. There aren’t any rules about how many decorations you need and if you’re worried about disappointing the kids, [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving to All

When your children are young, the fall holidays kick off with Halloween. Otherwise Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday festivities when you live in the US (Canada celebrates Thanksgiving in October) and so today is a time for remembering and giving thanks. We have a lot to be grateful for here in the US, [...]

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Holiday Decorating Tips

The holidays can be exciting, exhausting and overwhelming all at once. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to decorate, cook and entertain friends and family so … I hope you’re also setting aside time to enjoy the holidays yourself. This article offers ideas on how you can save time putting up holiday decorations, [...]

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Dining Room Ready for the Holidays?

Are you ready for the holidays? Are you hoping to install the new light fixtures you bought 2 years ago, and wondering where exactly you hid them? Go ahead and laugh as we hear this all the time from our customers, that they bought something and somehow it never got installed. Light fixtures, a new [...]

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Kitchens and Holidays

Kitchens get their biggest workout during the holidays. We tend to have big family meals, maybe a neighborhood gathering and of course, people always gather in the kitchen. This presents some challenges for those who aren’t happy with their kitchens. That’s why you ought to consider making a few quick changes so you’re happy when [...]

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Memorial Day to Remember & Thank Others

Most of us look forward to Memorial Day as a 3 day weekend when we can relax with family and friends.  While I remember Memorial Day parades as a child, I can’t recall the last parade I went to and it’s sad that we have forgotten the history of Memorial Day. Originally called Decoration Day, [...]

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Spring Ahead and Enjoy Your Home

Spring is upon us. Most people are looking forward to things turning green and colors popping out in the garden. Enjoy the weather and take a little time to inspect your home for winter damage. If you don’t have the time, we’re here to help you and don’t forget … Clocks spring forward on Sunday, [...]

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Happy Valentines to Everyone

It’s always fun to share the holidays with you, as these posts are shorter for me to write … and easier for you to read. Yes, home maintenance and repairs aren’t easy but they are worthwhile when we enjoy our homes and know we’re keeping our loved ones safe from harm. Wishing You a Happy [...]

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