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Green Living
Lower summer energy costs and get a facelift for your home
During summer, many of us look forward to fun-filled days at the pool or beach, but we definitely don’t look forward to exorbitantly high cooling bills during the heat of the season. A typical single-family home shells ou...
Home Improvement
What’s your ‘TV persona’? Picking the set that’s right for you
Long gone are the days when TVs were a “one size fits all” proposition, when all you really wanted was the right size box for your living room: a picture tube TV with an unassuming appearance, only matched by its ar...
Technology
Six apps to help bring out the photographer in you
With cameras built into smartphones and tablet computers, it’s easier than ever to take photos wherever you are and whenever you want. There are also more photography-related apps – or software applications for mobi...
Lawn-Garden
Grow beautiful landscapes with less water
Hot and dry weather provides reason enough to think about simple ways to save water while still enjoying beautiful yards and gardens. You may even find that your efforts to be water smart may improve the health and appearance o...
Real Estate
Bathroom remodeling ideas that add style and space
Now, more than ever, homeowners are adding to the value and comfort of their homes by renovating bathrooms into private retreats with luxurious touches that rival those of an upscale spa or resort. Ron and Susan Bishop of Adams...