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You need to know about carbon monoxide, seriously

By on January 17, 2017

Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that you can’t detect with any of your five senses — and it can kill you. It may be lurking in your home right now and you don’t know it. Got your attention? Here

Hot trend: High-tech faucets

By on January 14, 2017

Photo of touch-activated faucet by Delta Faucets Make your kitchen chores easier by upgrading to a high-tech water faucet. Consider a touch-activated faucet or a touchless faucet. The innovative technology alleviates many of the little kitchen issues that, when combined,

Winter woes: Window condensation

By on January 10, 2017

What’s the deal when the windows inside your home are covered in droplets of water in the winter? It’s a sign that your house has a condensation issue — and it may need to be addressed. Condensation happens when warm

Electric blanket do’s and don’ts

By on January 4, 2017

An electric blanket can be your best friend on a cold winter night. It heats your bed to keep you toasty warm as you fall asleep, allowing you to lower your thermostat and potentially reduce your energy bill (Remember that

7 lucky New Year’s traditions you may not know

By on December 31, 2016

You already know how to ensure that the new year brings you love and luck: kissing at midnight; drinking champagne; eating greens and black eyed peas. But couldn’t we all use an extra dose of good things in 2017? Here

How to make Grinch Hot Vanilla Milk

By on December 22, 2016

(Photo from www.twosisterscrafting.com) For a single serving, you need: 2 cups milk 3 teaspoons sugar (more or less to taste) 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract (to taste) Green food coloring (or mix yellow and blue food coloring to make green)

10 things you should never put in your garbage disposal

By on December 20, 2016

(Photo from HomeDepot.com) During the holidays, your garbage disposal gets a real workout. The last thing you need is a disposal malfunction! Here are 10 things you should never put in your disposal: 1. Large pieces of food. Don’t force

Get fired up, safely

By on December 17, 2016

Building a crackling fire in the fireplace adds to the warmth of the Christmas season. But a fireplace poses potential dangers to you and your family. Here are some safety tips and reminders from www.healthychildren.org and www.hgtv.com. Fireplace maintenance *

Holiday stress relief: Outsourcing

By on December 14, 2016

If you are hosting Christmas at your house this year, you may already be overwhelmed with all of the preparations that go into creating a memorable experience for your family and friends. Don’t let stress spoil your holly jolly holiday

Big band holiday concert

By on December 13, 2016

Greenville’s Emerald City Big Band will present its 27th annual Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 in the St. James United Methodist Church Christian Life Ministries Center, 2000 E. Sixth St. The band’s 22 musicians will present a program