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Made In The Shade – Shade Pergolas

In early times, backyards were mere utilitarian areas. By 1950, these spaces were popular for entertaining, featuring grills and folding lawn chairs. More recently, backyards were transformed into outdoor rooms with appliances and furniture. Today's modern exteriors call for yet more flexibility....
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Three Tips For Choosing The Right Cordless Drill

No home improvement project is too big or too small for a cordless power drill. With so many options available, choosing the right cordless drill for your specific needs will maximize your time and investment....
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Solar And Wind Power For Residential Purposes

Ecologically and economically viable sources of energy are in the form of systems which utilize solar and wind power for residential purposes. The innovation of the use of solar and wind as a source of power for residential homes gives users countless advantages since it addresses many problems encountered by people today. Solar and wind power ...
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How To Dress Up Your Home’s Exterior

Improving the look of your home from the outside can be a good way to raise your property value. Plus, many curb-appeal-boosting products can help dress up your home while complementing upgrades you make to increase energy efficiency. For instance, if you’re installing new windows or doors to take advantage of federal energy efficiency tax credits, ...
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Born to Be Wild

In the 1960s, when many who are now entering retirement age were youths, a movie called Easy Rider made quite a stir.  It was the story of two young men riding motorcycles across country to discover America and enjoy the freedom of unrestrained travel.  The song that got most associated with that movie was called “Born ...
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Learning How to Walk Away

Life is full of transitions.  And your transition from a busy adult life to the more relaxed lifestyle of retirement and senior citizen status has its fair share of adjustments too.  From retirement from a full time job to learning how Medicare works to becoming a full-fledged member of AARP, your move to senior citizen ...
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Understanding Your Property Tax Bill

The first thing to understand about your property tax bill is the terminology. Many people look at the tax bill and see a bunch of numbers that have no meaning to them. In reality, they do have a special meaning to the property owner. If you do not understand what the sections on your property ...
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5 Sneaky Ways to Lower Your Property Tax

Many property owners do not want the city assessor to come into the interior of their building. If you have done extensive work, well, then okay, you have a reason. If you have done no repairs and feel the interior of the property is a bit to be desired, you may wish to invite the ...
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To Grandmother’s house, tax deferred

Over the river and through the woods… are you singing yet? Do you have older relatives living in Massachusetts who are have a low income? Would your grandmother stay in her home longer if her property taxes were deferred? Low-income home-owning senior citizens in Massachusetts find it hard to make ends meet. Social security and savings ...
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To Grandmother's house, tax deferred

Over the river and through the woods… are you singing yet? Do you have older relatives living in Massachusetts who are have a low income? Would your grandmother stay in her home longer if her property taxes were deferred? Low-income home-owning senior citizens in Massachusetts find it hard to make ends meet. Social security and savings ...
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