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Family situation changing? A solid plan for home renovations is essential
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Family situation changing? A solid plan for home renovations is essential

When life transitions happen, a renovation can make a big difference to the function and comfort of your home.

Perhaps you’ve been thinking for years about building an in-law suite for your parents. Maybe your kids are starting college and moving out – or back in! An updated layout could keep those family members close but still give everyone privacy. Alternatively, if your family is growing and your house is feeling cramped, you may need to build an addition to the house.

Whatever it is that spurs the thought of a home renovation, one fact is clear: your house just

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Discover Thanksgiving Traditions in America
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Discover Thanksgiving Traditions in America

November is for being grateful and celebrating the uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving!

A bunch of fun ‘did you know?’ and Thanksgiving Fun Facts. Have your A-HA moment and then pass it on. (The more you know…)

Because, sharing is caring… Sharable quotes from the woman who was the first lady editor in America and the driving force behind making Thanksgiving a National Holiday.

Sarah Josepha Hale was sassy and tenacious and she changed the world. She wrote Mary Had a Little Lamb, brought you the ‘white wedding dress’, and campaigned to make Thanksgiving a National Holiday.

Discover Thanksgiving Traditions in America

You can’t talk Thanksgiving

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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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Discover Thanksgiving Traditions in America
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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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Take a Strolling Tour of Historic Genoa Nevada
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Take a Strolling Tour of Historic Genoa Nevada

Spend an ideal day and take a strolling tour and uncover historic Genoa Nevada. Park your automotive (wherever is an efficient spot actually) and begin your go to on the park with the reconstructed 1851 buying and selling put up. You possibly can’t miss it…it is smack dab in the course of lovely peaceable historic Genoa.

A Temporary Historical past of Genoa Nevada

Genoa is the location of the primary non-native everlasting settlement in Nevada. Beginning as a buying and selling put up in 1850 alongside the California Path, Genoa supplied provides to vacationers earlier than crossing the Sierra Nevada

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Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home
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Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home

Was your home a bit of a fixer-upper when you bought it? Have you been meaning to make updates for months … or even years? If the delay is financially-driven, it may be hard to get started — or know where to begin. These tips can help.

Life is expensive — and so are renovations! When it comes to fixing, updating or remodeling your home, it’s important to use your money wisely.

To get the most bang for your buck, here are four renovations to prioritize and four ways to pay for them:

Renovations to help add value

1. Fixing
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#DreamTeam linky – 9th July 2023
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#DreamTeam linky – 9th July 2023

July 9, 2023

Hello and a warm sunny welcome to the #DreamTeam linky! A fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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How is everyone? It’s super busy for us at the moment. School is coming to a close for the summer holidays, and just as it feels like it’s a good time to pull on those shorts and have an ice cream… working is hugely slim up as we head into the busiest time of the year. Ekk!!

This week I’m linking

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Home Improvement Project? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY
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Home Improvement Project? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY

It’s easy to find online tutorials to help you turn certain home improvements into DIY projects, and you can potentially save money by doing so.

But it’s also important to consider factors other than costs and convenience when deciding whether to complete a DIY home upgrade.

Before picking up a sledgehammer, ask yourself the following questions.

1. Is it really a simple project?

If the project is relatively small and simple — think installing a faucet or repainting your guest bedroom — attempting to DIY is probably fine. In fact, it might be a great confidence builder, especially if you’re

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