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2019 

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Data lines and electric wires should be kept separate everywhere, even in vertical runs along studs inside the wall.  Data wires can't get kinky. Pre-drywall inspections look at many things.  Some things most people would not think would be inspected. A pre-drywall inspection is a very important ...
01/12/2019

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Information for Furloughed Federal Employees in Maryland If you are a federal employee in Maryland and have been furloughed as a result of the government shutdown, you may file your claim online using the Federal Civilian Employee Application for Benefits or you may file a claim by calling 410-85...
01/11/2019

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FHA Certification Assistance in Gaithersburg, Maryland With condominiums becoming an increasingly popular housing choice for people of all ages, it's important that condo associations be approved by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Approval helps make possible loans for first time homebu...
01/11/2019

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A clean garage impresses homebuyers. They want your house as perfect as possible, so don’t expect them to overlook details.  How do you make your home a magnet for homebuyers?   Getting maximum interest in your home can be challenging, especially if you haven’t experienced preparing a home for sa...
01/11/2019

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Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA I took this photograph during the annual Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens. It has generated a very positive response on several Facebook groups.This morning, I mentioned that I had a medical appointment. I went to The Retina Group of W...
01/10/2019

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Leaves, Wintertime Photowalk in Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland We have a cold winter morning in Kentlands and I have a medical appointment in Rockville. When the flowers are gone, you can still find some interesting patterns provided by nature during your wintertime photowalks.  Leaves, Winter...
01/10/2019

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If you are going to use a tone of humor and or cleverness, be sure it fits your personality and brand.  If not, your crowing will fall on deaf ears!   If you are going to spend money on a print ad,  make sure you have something to crow about.  One of the ways to do this is with cleverness and  hu...
01/10/2019

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Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA We are having some snow showers in Kentlands this afternoon. It appears that winter weather is arriving in Gaithersburg. I prefer to be thinking about beautiful flowers. This photograph was taken during the annual Chrysanthemum Festival at Longw...
01/09/2019

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At Home Alone for Lunch in Kentlands We have a chilly and windy day in Kentlands. I went out for a haircut this morning but decided to defer a visit to the car wash. Chef Dolores is attending a luncheon at Montgomery County Club and will be playing cards with some of her friends. She did leave so...
01/09/2019

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Make it a Green New Year in Gaithersburg  Get a green start on the New Year by recycling as much as you can this holiday season.Natural trees can be placed curbside by 7 a.m. on your regular recycling day. Remove all decorations.Wrapping paper, glass containers and many plastics can be recycled e...
01/09/2019
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