Creating a Warm Welcome: Tips for Making Guests Feel at Home

Something almost magical happens when we open our homes and our hearts to guests. It doesn’t matter whether they’re old friends, family, or new acquaintances, when we share of ourselves with others it comes back to us, in many ways. 

The goal of creating a haven where guests feel welcome and find both comfort and companionship is easy to reach when you focus on the details.

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How to Help Your Heater Work Better

How to Help Your Heater Work Better
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If you bought a new furnace this year, you may just now be cranking it up. And now, as the nights continue to grow colder you’ll really start putting that new furnace to the test. 

There’s no doubt, that when the weather turns chilly, having a brand-new heating system that is operating smoothly and efficiently can significantly improve your household’s comfort. 

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Great Ideas to Hide Your Outdoor Trash Bin

If you’ve ever had to clean up trash that’s been scattered by some animal – or you’re tired of the smell and visual clutter – you’ve probably wondered if there was an easy way to hide your outdoor trash bin.

Sure, you could hide your trash can(s) in the garage, but who wants to wade through an awful stench just to get to their car?


How to Manage Your Emergency Fund

How to Manage Your Emergency Fund
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Without question, it’s important to always have a budget. And any financial advisor worth his or her salt will tell you that you need to create an emergency fund.

You know…the one where you’ve set aside three to six months (at a minimum) of living expenses?