2 pets killed after garage fire spreads to house in Washington County
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2 pets killed after garage fire spreads to house in Washington County

Two family pets died in a house fire in Washington County on Tuesday evening.

According to a Washington County 911 supervisor, the call for a residential fire on Valley Road in Canonsburg came in at 5:16 pm

Officials told Channel 11 the owners of the home were doing renovation work on the structure, which was previously a commercial building.

A resident of the house was working outside near the attached garage. The resident went inside for a short time and saw the garage was on fire when he returned outside.

Officials said flames spread to the rest of the residence

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growing dahlias – my do’s and dont’s and learning as you go
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growing dahlias – my do’s and dont’s and learning as you go

I’ve been growing dahlias here for six or seven years now. It started with a tuber I found in a bargain corner at the garden center, and which turned out to be the most beautiful café au lait! I was immediately hooked, and have been growing them ever since, in increasing quantities each year.

Like everything else in the garden, there is an element of trial and error in growing dahlias. It took me a while for example to understand that I can leave some dahlias in the ground in certain parts of the garden, whereas elsewhere I have to

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Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible?
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Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible?

Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible?

are home improvements tax deductible

If you’ve spent a sizable amount of money improving your residence, you may understandably be looking for ways to offset those costs and find yourself wondering if your home improvements are a tax deductible. Alas, in most cases, the answer is a clear-cut no. But there are a few exceptions where you may get a tax break that you can further investigate. Let’s take a look at what those exceptions are and what that means to you. You may want to also work with a financial advisor who can help you with all of your

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Top Ways to Make Your Next Home Renovation Project Count | featured
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Top Ways to Make Your Next Home Renovation Project Count | featured

Home renovations are a great way to make your home more comfortable, functional and stylish. And if you’re a homeowner who’s been thinking about making some changes, now is the time.

According to the study released at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, homeowners are expected to spend $430 billion on home repair and improvement projects by the second half of 2022.

The massive figure is being driven by a number of factors, including the desire for a better quality of life and the need to increase property value. Moreover, from these numbers, it’s clear that home

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The Home Improvement Projects Spring Sellers Should Tackle Now (And What To Skip)
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The Home Improvement Projects Spring Sellers Should Tackle Now (And What To Skip)

Sellers gearing up for the spring home shopping season need to roll up their sleeves now and spruce up their homes if they want to attract a shrinking pool of buyers. Investing in improvements, maintenance and repairs could pay off when it’s time to sell.

New research commissioned by Zillow and conducted by The Harris Poll found a majority of recent sellers (65%) took at least two home improvement projects to prepare their homes for sale, while

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Our MFCH tours for 2023
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Our MFCH tours for 2023

MFCH Lifestyle Tours

Oh my goodness, it feels so good to be back with a full schedule of MFCH Tours this year! In the Spring we took clients to Provence, and to Dordogne, and in the fall we covered Normandy and Paris. Still remaining is a private trip in October.

MFCH may tour to dordogne

All our clients this year have said the same thing, “it feels so good to travel again!”, especially on a luxury tour where every tiny detail is taken care of, and where clients are whisked away to private homes and gardens, and see things that tourists would never have access to.

Traveling is

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Empty Stocking Fund, Jan 8, 2023

Jan. 8—The Empty Stocking Fund is a 41-year project of The New Mexican. Each year, hundreds of people receive aid from the fund during the holiday season to help cover rent payments, medical bills, utility costs, car repairs, home improvements and other needs.

Who it helps: Applicants, who must live within 50 miles of Santa Fe and must provide documents that provide proof of their identity, are considered without regard to race, age, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. Applications are now closed.

How it works: Applications for funding are carefully vetted. Members of the Empty Stocking Committee review requests,

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This Valentine’s Day, Shop Made in the USA
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This Valentine’s Day, Shop Made in the USA

This Valentine’s Day consider showing the ones you love you care by supporting American small businesses. It’s a double win to show those you love you care with little tokens and you are supporting communities and small businesses throughout our nation. Instant love fest!

We have Valentine ideas for your love, your kids, even your dog and yourself! Every single one honors America in some way and is made in the USA and is considered an American Small Business. Without further Ado… Valentine’s Day, the made in the USA way!!! You’re gonna LOVE IT!

Valentine for your Dog- Made in

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