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How to Care for Your Washer & Dryer Published: July 20, 2010 By: Douglas Trattner source Keep your clothes washer and dryer running efficiently and reliably with this simple maintenance routine that anyone can follow. Anything that affects a dryer’s airflow can cause the appliance to fail and pos...

QUOTE OF THE WEEK... "Energy and persistence conquer all things."--Benjamin Franklin INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE... All who work in the housing market, from realtors to builders to lenders, have certainly shown energy and persistence. Although we're now in recovery, it's at a slow pace, so th...

Published: November 15, 2012 By: Deirdre Sullivan source These 5 re-purposing tricks turn unwanted stuff into cool pet things.     Today is America Recycles Day, so we turned to some of our favorite online sites for penny-pinching repurposing ideas that will benefit cats and canines. But before ...

Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. 9 Easy Mistakes Home Owners Make on Their Taxes As you calculate your tax returns, consider each home tax deduction and credit you are — and are not — entitled to. Running afoul of any of ...

Best Value in Saratoga Springs! Located in a small neighborhood, this four bedroom colonial has a recently updated bath, updated kitchen with granite counter tops and abundant cabinet space. Vinyl privacy fence encloses well maintained in-ground pool and pool house. Newer roof, New furnace, Brand...

QUOTE OF THE WEEK... "Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we seek too late the one that is open."--Alexander Graham Bell, American inventor INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE... There is more and more evidence that the door of opportunity is opening in the housing market. On Va...

Published: October 18, 2012 By: Dona DeZube website As long as you’re remodeling, why not cut your utility bill and make your home a bit healthier? Saving energy wasn’t on the list of reasons we’re finally ripping out the kitchen in our mid-century home (green-veined, imitation marble laminate c...

Source: Media Contact: Michelle Wardlaw / 202-383-1042 / Email  website WASHINGTON (February 12, 2013) – It’s hard to get into the spirit of Valentine’s Day when the stuff of everyday home life – like clutter, the need to make minor repairs – surrounds you. But take heart; whether you’re planning...

QUOTE OF THE WEEK... "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel"--Maya Angelou, American author and poet Saratoga Springs, NY - INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE... People who are putting their homes on t...

The Elements of a Successful Garden Container You could simply stuff a bunch of plants in a pot and call it good, but your garden containers will look much better if you take time to create a pleasing composition. Planting a garden container is like creating a floral arrangement. Think of the fol...