Mary Kay Daughters/ Jeff Brown's Blog

Throwing a party or hosting a gathering is an excellent way to display your culinary skills. However, cleanup and equal portioning can be a bit of a pain. Here are three pre-portioned, easy-to-clean and completely sharable food ideas. Pizza Bites Pizza bites are a universal go-to food for many. They have a lovely outer crust that could land...

Entertaining

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Posted on 03/23/2025

Protect your fridge with a surge protector

Most of our homes are filled with electronics and other...

Surge Protection

Home Appliances

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Posted on 03/16/2025

Property tax exemption & more: Tax tips for veterans with disabilities

Home ownership comes with plenty of expenses beyond a mortgage. If you're a veteran with disabilities, you may be able to avoid some common costs of owning a home, including paying property taxes. Here is a guide to some of the ways veterans with disabilities can save on their home ownership tax expenses: Property tax exemption Property taxes...

Exemptions

Tax Exemption

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Posted on 03/09/2025

Fireplaces: Quick safety tips for using your fireplace

Chilly fall and winter nights are a great time to use your fireplace, but it's important to do so safely. Fireplaces can be hazardous regarding house fires, burns, carbon monoxide leaks and other dangers. Before using your fireplace, make sure you're familiar with the following safety tips. Schedule a cleaning and inspection Your fireplace should be cleaned and...

Fire Safety

Fireplace

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Posted on 03/02/2025

Curb appeal: Easy upgrades to make an impact

Your home's curb appeal is its first impression, a glimpse...

Posted on 02/23/2025

Weekend projects to boost energy-efficiency at home

While many home improvements have a lengthy process,...

Diy

Diy Projects

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