Flickr With all of the rain we have had this summer, the mosquitoes are BAD! Here are some tips to keep them at bay: Get rid of standing water by emptying out water in places like sandboxes, wagons, plastic toys, pet dishes, plant saucers, gutters, spaces underneath decks or porches,
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Top 12 Family Vacation Spots
Freedigitalphotos.net A group of 2,000 participants from different regions in the U.S. were asked what their top family vacation destinations were. Out of over 400 places to choose from, these were the top 12, and one of them is right in our own backyard! Magic Kingdom, Orlando, Florida Universal’s Islands
Continue readingThe Biggest Air Leak In Your Home That You Don’t Know About
HouseLogic John Riha for House Logic Have you caulked all of your windows and replaced any damaged weatherstripping on doors? That’s great but the biggest leak in your home is probably somewhere you never thought about…. The largest air leak in your home could be coming from a hole that
Continue readingGet Inspired With These Great DIY Apps
Chicago Tribune Flickr Photo Measure: This app is great if you need to know the dimensions of a space when you’re not home. You can use this app to take pictures of all of the rooms in your home and then drag an arrow along the walls and insert the measurements.
Continue readingAll About Father’s Day
newschannel5.com Freedigitalphotos.net Did you know? Father’s Day was originally created by Mrs. John B. Dodd (Sonora Smart) of Spokane, Washington in 1909. Her father was both a Civil War veteran and a widow with six children; he made his daughter so proud that she started petitions for a day to
Continue readingStaying Safe At Hotels
State Farm Freedigitalphotos.net With many of us traveling this summer, these are great tips to keep in mind! Preventing theft: Many hotels have low liability for stolen/lost items so if you are an avid traveler, you may want to speak with your insurance agent to see how you may be protected
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moving.about.com Flickr.com Usually moves happen with plenty of notice and people have an average of 8 weeks or so to complete the moving process, however, there are times when quick moves (4 weeks or less) need to happen. Here are a few tips in case you ever find yourself in
Continue readingNo Vacation Plans This Summer? Try Out These Staycation Ideas!
Freerangestock.com Try Geocoaching: A real world treasure hunting experience-participants use GPS devices to search a specific set of coordinates to find a hidden container. Go paintballing or try laser tag Visit a nearby state park such as Starved Rock Go to a local theater Visit Six Flags Head to
Continue readingRefreshing Summer Wines
Consumer Reports Freedigitalphotos.net Looking for the perfect glass of wine to enjoy this summer? Pinot grigio and White blends are both excellent choices for this warm weather as they are both refreshing and able to cleanse the palate. These vinos are wonderful on their own or enjoyed with small snacks such as
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