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On the Road or in Your Armchair: Travel Books for Summer Reading
If you're already on vacation or you're just thinking of places to travel these books are perfect for your summer travel reading list. Read about places to go, and what to do when you get there in these amazing books. From Canada, to Spain, to Disney World, there's bound to be a book right for your summer vacationing plans.
Summer Travel: Hot Spots You Might Not Have Considered
When vacationing this summer, consider alternates to crowded Disney World, Las Vegas, and DC. Instead, you may be interested in some of the more laid-back vacations such as Colorado Springs or Jamestown, Virginia. These may offer a more relaxing break and, in some cases, a more historical one.
Remodeling a Kitchen? 4 Simple Rules for a Successful Kitchen Remodel
Do you want to remodel your kitchen? If so, there are a couple key things you need to know before you get started. These four steps can make the difference between the kitchen of your dreams, and the kitchen of your nightmares. Read on to find out more.
Travel Insurance Can Protect Your Summer Vacation Plans
I love to travel. I think getting out of your element and going somewhere else is a way to broaden your life and make it interesting. Travel can be an investment in your happiness, and just like any investment, it should be protected. When you’re planning a trip, you confirm your reservations, pack your bags, [...]
Spring Home Maintenance Headaches
It’s late spring, which means much of the country is experiencing everything from very wet weather to tornadoes. If you own your home, it’s time to make sure it’s weather-worthy. Here are five things you should do every spring to avoid spring home maintenance headaches. Inspect for unwanted house guests. As the weather changes with [...]
Faulty Smoke Detectors – How to Get The Smoke Detector To Stop Beeping
Faulty Smoke Detectors - How to Get The Smoke Detector to Stop Beeping: Why does it always happen at 1:45 a.m. on a night where you went to bed early and were trying to get a solid night's sleep. Smoke detectors need batteries every year, but they the unit itself goes bad every 3 to 5 years. Ours is 5 years, 10 months old.
Internet Shopping For Mortgage Loans: What You Should Know
Is shopping for mortgage loans on the Internet a good idea? The Internet is a good place to start looking for information on mortgage rates. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment on Internet shopping for mortgage loans and interest rates and learn how to get the big picture on mortgage loan shopping.
Beautiful Housewares That Clean Too!
Beautiful designs in housewares and appliances make your home clean and beautiful! Multifunction designs are convenient for daily use and look good. By leaving these housewares and appliances out of the closet you'll beautify your house and clean more often! Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for more information from the 2008 Housewares Show and learn about beautiful design in appliances!
Love Smoothies? Hamilton Beach Blender Is For You!
Love smoothies and margaritas? The Hamilton Beach dual wave blender is versatile and perfect for any party! Make a strawberry smoothie and banana smoothie at the same time with the Hamilton Beach dual wave blender. The Hamilton Beach blender's smart design has a drink dispensing feature and is dishwasher safe. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment from the Housewares show for more info on the perfect margarita and smoothie making Hamilton Beach blender!
Multipurpose Kitchen Tools Like Pressure Cookers & Toasters!
Multipurpose kitchen appliances make cooking easy and eliminate clutter. A pressure cooker and crock pot in one? Toasters, toaster ovens, can openers and other convenient kitchen appliances. Organize your kitchen and make cooking easy with new multipurpose kitchen appliances!