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	<description>Wish I’d known this before…</description>
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		<title>Keeping Your Home Warm this Winter</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:39:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baby, it&#8217;s cold outside. Time to put a big, cozy warm blanket around your house. Following are some tips to help you stay warm this winter by keeping the heat where you want it, inside! Heating unit &#8211; Hopefully, you had your heating unit serviced&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>What to do With Your Christmas Tree after the Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1.) Make a feeder for birds and squirrels! First, remove all ornaments and lights. Take the bare tree and move it out to your yard still in the stand. String it with popcorn and cranberries, sprinkle with birdseed or hang bird feeders from the boughs.&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Reducing Fire Hazards in the Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Guest Post]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christmas Trees]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Phill from Fire Safety Store for this post. With the approaching holidays and holiday decorations abounding in the home, fire hazards and dangers increase. Here are a few tips to increase fire safety in your home.   Install a Smoke Detector   -The holidays are&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Apps &#8211; Jetfuel for Your Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cool Stuff]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a smartphone or tablet? I use the iPhone and iPad. In fact, don&#8217;t know how I got along before them&#8230; And, I use apps &#8211; everyday. Following are 15 of my favorite; some for business, some not. I hope you find them&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Prepare Your Home for Winter &#8211; be safe and save money!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:54:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[anti freeze]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time! The best way to prevent problems and keep costs low is to be prepared! Just a few pro-active preparations can save you time, problems and tons of money this winter! Safety and Money Saving Tips: 1. Locate your water main in the event&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Ways to Save Money When Moving</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Alban Smith for this article. No one likes moving. Between packing, cleaning and trekking back and forth, the cost of moving just adds insult to injury. These five tips will not only make your next move more affordable, but easier and less stressful.&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>16 Ways to Protect Your Home From Burglaries</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:53:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the national economy getting worse, burglary is becoming a more common crime. But, it doesn't take much to get the thieves to leave your house alone. What can you do to stay safe?]]></description>
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		<title>How To Reduce Your Energy Bills / Energy Conservation Begins at Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Mark D. Tyrol for this post. Imagine leaving a window open all winter long — the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, a whole house fan or AC Return, a fireplace or a clothes&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>16 Fall Household Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you noticed that new chill in the air? What does it mean for your house and lawn? Time to prepare for winter! Here are some things you should be doing now: Aerate, fertilize and seed your lawn for beautiful spring grass. Bring cold sensitive&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Time to Plant Trees</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Building - Renovating]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[And may I say that the leaves are falling like crazy in my yard and on my deck right now. Not necessarily because Fall is approaching, but because of the drought we&#8217;ve been having, but I digress.. This is the perfect time of year to&#8230;]]></description>
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