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One of my favorite paint colors for living rooms is Benjamin Moore, Classic Gray,” says Canadian interior designer, Karen Sealy. “As the name states, it is truly timeless and will never be out of fashion. It is the perfect backdrop for any space—it helps bounce light, which makes a room feel brighter and airy. It is also a great choice if you are looking to create a gallery wall. It really allows the artwork to take center stage.

Clogged drains in your sinks and tubs are definitely a nuisance, and when they get bad, they can cause water to overflow and flood parts of your home. The best way to deal with clogged drains is to prevent them from happening in the first place.
First, try to avoid putting things into your drains that tend to cause problems. A simple way is to add a strainer to your sink, tub or shower. It’s a lot easier to clean a strainer than it is to clear a clogged drain. Also, avoid putting fats, grease, cooking oil or coffee grounds down your drains, as these will tend to cause clogs to build up in your pipes (see types, costs, and reviews of: sink strainers; sink cleaning tools).

Got a real surprise the other day as I went to retrieve my trash cans, the smell almost knocked me out!!
Article thanks to GLAD’s trash bags.
We’ve all dealt with a stinky trash can at some point or another. Trash can odor is nothing to be ashamed of, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it. Eliminate trash can stink at the source by becoming a pro at trash can cleaning.

Garage door maintenance is often overlooked, but twice-a-year seasonal inspection and maintenance should be part of your routine. Garage doors that are neglected can put a lot of stress on an automatic garage door opener, and spending an hour or two in the early spring and late fall each year may save you from an expensive repair bill.

There are few things more disheartening than losing a home to foreclosure. Unfortunately, this is one of life’s curveballs thrown at thousands of people every month.
That’s why we want to arm you with the knowledge to make the best decisions possible concerning your property. Once you know all of your options, you can confidently make wise choices that will impact the rest of your life. Our goal is to put power back in your hands. When faced with a pending foreclosure, the best advice we can give you is to ACT NOW AND DON’T HESITATE.

Where your main water shut-off valve is? Where your gas shut-off valve is? If your breaker box is labeled? What your fire escape plan is? What your disaster preparedness plan is?
Having these details laid out will give you peace of mind should something happen.

Preparation can be the difference between panic and peace!