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10 DIY Fire Fragrances To Make Your Chiminea Or Fireplace Smell Really Aromatic

Once the weather starts to cool down, it's nice to spend some relaxing time in front of the fireplace.If you have a deck or patio and the temperatures don't get below freezing, then it's fun to spend some time outdoors in front of a chiminea or fire pit as well.Do you know what would make those warm fires even more enjoyable? Having a really unique fire fragrance fill the air around you!There are all sorts of things you can burn in your chiminea or fireplace that will give off wonderful … [Read more...]

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Home Inspections: What You Need To Know

A home inspector does a whole lot more than check for working outlets and make sure the dishwasher works.  If you are wondering if you really need a home inspector, chances are you do.     Here's what you need to know about home inspections and how to find a good home inspector... … [Read more...]

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Renters Insurance: Do You Need It? What’s Covered? What’s Not Covered?

If you rent an apartment (or a house), then you're probably wondering if you should buy renters insurance or not. My first introduction to renters insurance was when I worked as a property manager right out of college.  We had an apartment flood (due to no fault of the owner), and the tenant demanded reparations.  I had to explain to the tenant that this is why it was suggested that they buy renters insurance when they moved in.  But the tenant did not understand why they were not … [Read more...]

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Mr. Clean Magic Erasers: Creative Uses For These Household Cleaning Blocks That Truly Work Magic!

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Who knew, that I'd first hear about Mr. Clean Magic Erasers at a conference about blogging? It's true. When Glenn Reynolds (a.k.a. "The Instapundit" and godfather of the blogging world) mentioned in passing how much he liked this handy household gadget, I knew it must be great. And when he commented on its ability to work on a wide variety of surfaces, rather than just those stated on the box, I knew this product would be right up my alley. I'm not kidding when I say these Magic Erasers … [Read more...]

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