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Shopping Safety Guide for the Holidays This Holiday season most of us will be running numerous errands involving shopping of one sort or another here in Katy and all across the US. It is extremely easy to get way too comfortable. Pay attention to your own instincts and to use basic common sense....
12/17/2015
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Gaithersburg Ski & Snowboard Program Middle and high school skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts are invited to join "Gaithersburg Skis." A Night Club Card allows participants to take advantage of 8 consecutive Saturday evening trips to either Ski Liberty or Ski Whitetail in January and February. ...
12/17/2015
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See Something, Say Something In light of recent global events, it bears reminding that local, state and federal public safety agencies throughout the DMV continue to work together to coordinate prevention and protection initiatives, but they need our help. If you see something suspicious, call 9...
12/16/2015
Despite what I routinely see, caulking is not intended to be used as a filler. Caulking is a sealer! It is a weather guard! It can also act as a glue! But it is not putty. It is not foam. It is not intended for gaps or openings wider than 1/2"! Typically the gap should not exceed 1/4". And...
12/16/2015
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Using Quora to Generate Leads & Traffic! I have been tinkering with using forums this year to drive more traffic to my sites with mixed results. Most often I have used Quora but my participation on that site has been sporadic (at best) which equates to less-than-optimal results. I think the sit...
12/16/2015
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Caroling in Kentlands, December 20th Please join us for an evening of caroling as we stroll through the streets of Kentlands. We will meet at the Kentlands Clubhouse, 6:30 p.m. on December 20 and spread holiday cheer. It's fun for the whole family! Then we'll head back to the clubhouse for hot co...
12/16/2015
The McGlothlin Collection of American Art at VMFA Dolores and I enjoyed seeing the newly opened McGlothlin American Art Galleries at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia. Allow time to see this outstanding collection when you visit VMFA to see Rodin: Evolution of a Genius which ...
12/15/2015
Plumbers! Ya gotta love 'em as it appears as if there are only two things they must know: (1) What flows downhill? (2) How much butt cleavage is appropriate to show when on a job site? Just because you have an appliance or new pipes installed by a ‘licensed’ contractor, it does not alway...
12/15/2015
Gray polybutylene water service line - considered a no no. Can you see it there? Peaking out, looking pretty. Well, it isn't pretty. Polybutylene was/is a gray plastic supply plumbing that came out in the 80s and did not survive long. Early on it had problems with breaking and leaking, particul...
12/15/2015
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Holiday Giving in Gaithersburg Nearly 750 families received food and gift cards for Thanksgiving, and it is estimated that in December, the Gaithersburg Holiday Giving Program will serve in excess of 900 families, including 1,700 children. Monetary donations can be conveniently made online this y...
12/15/2015
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