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Tech too hot: 3 ways to prevent an overheated computer (or other tech)

Whether you’re cozied up to your favorite window, working “al fresco” on your back patio,  or catching a signal on the beach, the tech devices

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House Simple: Tips to maintain your electric water heater

 Want to avoid a cold shower? Watch this video to learn how often to give your electric water heater a tune-up, and how to do it safely. It's also filled with tips… Read More

7 effective homemade cleaners for a healthier home & planet

We tend to feel most comfortable in our home when it’s clean, but what if the products we use aren’t the best for us or the environment? With our guide on homemade nontoxic household cleaners, you… Read More

Avoid T.R.O.U.B.L.E.: 7 items you should never put down your drain

Your home’s plumbing system might seem like a good option for getting rid of waste, but don’t let the ‘pipedream’ fool you: Sending any of the following items down your sink’s drain (or any other… Read More

Need to Write a Compelling Listing? Here’s How

Promoting your latest listings is a big part of being a real estate professional. But what if you don't think your writing skills are exactly where you want them? The experts at The Close are here to… Read More

Storytime: How Science Got Saved!

Let’s take a walk… 15-year-old Corinne burst through the front door and pushed it shut against the wind. It was bitterly cold outside, like the winter wind had a personal vendetta against anything… Read More

How to Cut Energy Costs to Help Your Home Budget

Owning a home comes with a few costs, one of which is your home’s energy bill. In 2019, residential homeowners paid an average of $115 a month – or over $1,300 a year – in electricity bills,… Read More

Storytime: A Dishwasher Disaster

Picture this… Jessica’s family of 6 finished another round of Christmas dinner leftovers, and the dishes—just—would–not—stop. Thank God for the dishwasher! She must have done 20 loads in the last… Read More
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