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How to Create a Relaxing Home Office

With more people working remotely these days, having a home office conducive to productivity is vital. Even if you only work from home some of the time, you can use the suggestions below to make your office as welcoming as the rest of your residence.

Create a Dedicated Workspace

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5 Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

Every year, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning (not linked to fires) sends 20,000 people to the emergency room and causes more than 4,000 hospitalizations. And, you might consider them the fortunate ones. CO also is responsible for more than 400 deaths in America each year, according to the U.S. Centers...

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Save Money on Car Expenses by Working from Home

Working from home can save you tons of money over time. You’ll spend less on lunches or going out after work. And you won’t have to shell out for suits or dry cleaning either. One of the biggest cost savings you’ll experience, though, is with your vehicle.

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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Fall brings more than just changing leaves and shorter days. In many areas, it also comes with a shift in weather conditions that can have a serious impact on your home. And, don’t forget, winter is right around the corner, too.

Before the rain and cold take over, it’s time...

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Safely Store Your RV with These Tips

You’ve invested in a recreational vehicle to enjoy years of fun and adventure on the open road, but storing an RV properly can be challenging for new RV owners. Improper storage can cause preventable damage, so help protect your RV by following these simple tips.

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Keep Your Pets Safe in a Disaster

A safe home, a regular routine, a soft bed – the things that bring you comfort bring your pet comfort, too. It’s so important to give some advance thought to how you’d handle your pet responsibilities during and after a disastrous storm or other event.

Your family emergency plan should...

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4 Tips to Enjoy Your Backyard Safely This Summer

With summer back in full swing, it’s time to have some backyard fun – especially since many people are spending a lot of time together at home. And summer may not feel complete without the classic backyard barbecue and poolside party.

However, to make sure there are...

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Swimming Safety: 10 Tips for Summer

Summer is here and people are flocking to the water — whether it’s the beach, a lake, a river or a backyard pool. But, wherever there’s water, there’s also danger.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 10 people drown every day — and two of...

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How to Choose and Place a Fire Extinguisher

Having a fire extinguisher in your home is a good idea — it could save your life in the unfortunate event of a fire. With many options to choose from, how do you know which one to buy? The first thing to understand is that different types of fire extinguishers...

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Three Ways to Lower Your Carbon Footprint

April 22 marked the 51st annual Earth Day, what the Earth Day Network calls “the largest civic-focused day of action in the world.”

Since the first Earth Day in 1970 (which was connected to the passage of the Clean Air Act that year), there have been many environmental victories, such...

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