How to Install Granite Countertops – Overview
In this project, we'll show you how to install a solid-granite-tile counter top that costs less than $30 per sq. ft. for all of the materials you'll need (or about the same cost as a professionally installed plastic laminate counter top). … [Continue Reading...]
Five Ways To Eat Local Throughout The Year
Fall is a great time for enthusiasts of fresh and local food. Farmers' markets are overflowing with tasty produce at harvest time, and if you've worked long and hard on your home garden, it's time to reap the rewards. Fresh food is harder to come by once the last leaves fall and the frost sets in, but there are still a number of ways you can keep your commitment to eating locally alive year-round. While getting fresh produce from nearby sources isn't a year-round … [Continue Reading...]
Finding The Perfect Gift For Grandma and Grandpa
With the holidays approaching, shoppers are making their lists and checking them twice. Undoubtedly, there are some blanks, as buying for grandparents often stymies children and grandchildren alike. Today's grandparents are a unique bunch, with a number of traditional apple-pie bakers, knitters and chess players that are just as likely to be tech savvy or connected to their children and grandchildren on Facebook. In fact, according to a survey by Consumer Cellular, 67 … [Continue Reading...]
Five Ways To Make Your Holiday Entertaining Easy
Whether hosting a holiday meal for the family or an open house for the neighborhood, entertaining can be stressful - especially during the holidays when there's so much pressure to make everything perfect. Ginny Bean, founder of Ginny's catalog and Ginnys.com, offers some simple tips on how to make entertaining more enjoyable for all involved. Make a plan Take some time to really plan out the event. How many are coming? What's on the menu? How should the house … [Continue Reading...]
Tips For Tackling Fall Lawn Cleanup
Every fall, the wind picks up, the leaves fall to the ground and the grass gets a little browner. It's the time of year when the weather is unpredictable and storms can make even the neatest yards a mess. Remington, a leading manufacturer of battery and electric power tools, has some tips to help make your fall cleanup greener and easier: Clearing leaves from your yard can be a daunting task, but it's an important one to keep your yard alive and green come spring. … [Continue Reading...]
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Holiday Shopping? How To Deter Identity Thieves
Like the song says, little things mean a lot, especially during the holidays. A greeting card with a heartfelt, handwritten note, a tin of homemade cookies - … [Read More...]
