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Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2012 3:57 PM
Since winter temperatures have arrived in many of the Southeast Region states, it’s the perfect time to make sureyour
home is winter-proofed. By preparing for the potential of winter
storms and freezing temperatures ahead of time, you can avoid winter
related disasters from wreaking havoc on the home front. But
before the thermometer drops again during cold snaps, you can take
simple steps to safeguard your home and head off a cold weather
catastrophe. “It’s
hard to start thinking about safeguarding your home when early winter
temperatures remain well above freezing,” said Allstate spokesperson
John Heid said. |
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Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 2:08 PM
Local Experts Show the Do’s and Don’ts of Proper Holiday Cleanup! Over the holidays we open our hearts, homes and sleeper sofas to the
people we love. But after all the holiday merriment, after the guests
have left, homeowners realize it’s the furniture that bore the brunt of
the celebration. It’s got to be fixed, but how and where to start? That’s why the local leather expert from Fibrenew, a leather and plastics refurbishing specialist, is offering theTOP FIVE WAYS HOLIDAY GUESTS TRASH YOUR FURNITURE |
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Posted on Monday, December 19, 2011 12:43 PM
The 4 annual Decatur Old House fair is coming
on February 18 at the newly renovated Courtyard Marriott and
Conference Center and we’ve mixed things up because like your historic house,
the fair is a work in progress! We are excited to announce that Jodi Marks, HGTV personality
and co-host of Today’s Homeowner on 11Alive, will be a guest speaker. She’ll be presenting “Fun projects to Enhance
your Home” with lots of great advice and giveaways. And, just in time for the spring, Roger Moss, exterior paint
color specialist, and author of |
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Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 9:31 PM
Elephants on the Wall is bringing out the artist in us all with their paint-by-number murals!
When
a blank wall presents itself, transform it into a canvas for
swashbuckling pirates, safari adventures, princess parties, and more.
Fulfill a child's fantasy while playing artist with Elephants on the
Wall's grown up imagining of Paint-by-Numbers. Even
the most artistically challenged can feel like a professional through
their specially designed system that only has three steps for creating
life size illustrations. |
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Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12:38 PM
Everyone knows that Johnny will ask for a new bike this
holiday season and Suzy will beg for a talking doll. But,what does Santa want? “My job on December 24
would be so much easier if people would plan ahead and have
reindeer-resistant roofing on their homes,” says Santa Claus. “I’d
certainly be a great deal jollier if I could count on those roofs being
able to handle the 7,000 or so pounds that I land on with my sled, the
nine reindeer, and all those toys --- to say nothing of the extra weight
I’ve gained over the summer! |
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Andrea Woroch: Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 1:21 PM
Furnaces are kicking in across the U.S. as temperatures sink. Alas,
keeping warm comes with a higher sticker price each year, no matter what
type of
heating system you use. According to CNN Money, the average
bill for a home using heating oil is more than $320 per month while gas users fork over $160 monthly. Here are some thoughts on how you could lower your heating bill without freezing your way through the winter. 1. Energy Audit
The first step is to assess any problem areas. Ask if your utility
company provides a free or low-cost energy audit, which will identify
changes you
should make. |
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Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2011 6:14 PM
When autumn's cooler weather approaches, we bundle up to protect
ourselves against the changing weather. We begin to winterize our homes
by adding insulation to drafty windows and doorways. As the days get
shorter, our number of chores about the house seem to increase. However,
maintenance to the home is just the beginning of preparations for
colder weather to come. Our trees need care to prepare for colder months
as well.
"While your trees seem to be
in a state of hibernation in the winter, exposure to the tough
conditions can cause them major stress," says Jim Skiera, Executive
Director of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). |
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Posted on Monday, October 17, 2011 3:01 PM
 According to the National Aging in Place Council, an
overwhelming majority of Americans want to remain in their homes for as
long as possible. But, while people may wish to stay in their homes
longer, most houses were not built to adapt to our changing needs as we
age. “The
good news is that there are many simple ways to make a home more
functional for your needs as you age, starting with the doors,” says
Shannon Sims, marketing communications manager for Therma-Tru Corp.
“Making life easier for aging adults can be as simple as choosing
low-maintenance entry doors with easy-to-use levers instead of
doorknobs. |
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Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2011 5:27 PM
Advocate Sees Greater Purpose
For Internet Communities and Games in
Caregiving
Being a caregiver is the toughest job that no one ever
talks about.
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP,
more than 65 million Americans are caregivers to family members with a vast
array of illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, advanced diabetes,
Parkinson’s disease and many others.
According to government statistics,
they experience a higher risk of stroke, double the rate of chronic health
conditions and enjoy a 40 to 70 percent increase in the rate of suffering from
depression. |
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Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2011 3:00 PM
5 Steps for Finding the Perfect Hues for Your Home  The new 30-page FRESH Home Exterior Colorsguide is now available online to help homeowners, remodelers and
builders select the perfect colors for the exterior of the home. Written
by national color expert Kate Smith of Sensational Color, the free
downloadable tool is designed to make it easy for people to choose color
palates that complement the exterior of the home. “Enhancing
homes with exterior colors is one of the hottest trends in the
marketplace right now,” says Smith, CMG, CfYH and a career color trend
forecaster. |
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