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  • August 12, 2023
elderly woman in orange shirt talking on a cell phone while a contractor works on a white wall behind her

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You’re ready to tackle your next home improvement project, and all you need is a contractor to take on the job. While it may be convenient to use the contractor who left a flyer at your door, homeowners should use caution when choosing a contractor to avoid getting caught in a scam.

Home improvement scams are on the rise—in 2021, the median loss from home improvement scams was $1,700. Scams also tend to increase following a weather event or during the warmer months. Before you sign any contracts or checks, keep these 10 common cons in mind to

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  • April 23, 2023




Get Ready for Fall with These Stylish Throw Blankets

Get Ready for Fall with These Stylish Throw Blankets

Welcome newcomer students! Are you looking for some cozy and stylish throw blankets to snuggle up in during the chilly fall season? Look no further! Here are some tips on how to choose the perfect throw blanket and where to find them.

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Throw Blanket

  • Materials: Look for soft and comfortable materials such as cotton, wool, or fleece. These materials will keep you warm and cozy.
  • Colors and Patterns: Think about the color scheme of your room and
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  • January 24, 2023

The days are lengthening and the catalogs are arriving in the mail and via the internet. Believe it or not, now is the prime time to think about your fall garden. Just as growers must think ahead to have plants ready for sale at the proper time, so also do gardeners need to think ahead so that they are ready to purchase the right plants at the right time.

In spring, most of the plants that we purchase are for our spring, summer, and fall gardens. I emphasize fall because I am thinking more about the purchase of

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