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Motorized garden tools come in two varieties — gas-powered and electric-powered. If you take a close look, however, you’ll notice that professional landscapers and gardening experts almost always choose the gas-powered types. This is because gas-powered garden tools both outperform and outlast their electric counterparts. On the downside, they’re an environmental nightmare. According to the California […]

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If you’ve ever been grilling for friends or family and emptied your gas tank mid-burger, you’ll appreciate the GasWatch Propane Level Indicator and Safety Gauge. For less than $20, the fits-most-grills appliance connects between the gas tank and the regulator, clearly displaying the propane left until a refill is needed. When the needle falls to […]

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Water high in mineral content — specifically calcium and magnesium — is more commonly known as “hard water“. There’s no negative link between hard water and human health, but hard water has been known to mess with a homeowner’s penchant for cleanliness.  Over time, mineral deposits can collect and “stain” anywhere that there’s running water. […]

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Image by apc33 via Flickr The kitchen in our homes is statistically the most “lived in” room for most of us.  So what better reason is there to enjoy the many pleasures that come from preparing authentic international dishes that are as good or better than those you get at a restaurant for you, your […]

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After attending the International Home and Housewares show, The Today Show filmed a 5-minute segment called “Housewares You Won’t Be Able To Live Without”. The title is somewhat over-the-top but don’t let that turn you off.  The gadgets reviewed are both practical and inexpensive.  They include: Make-no-mess vegetable peeler for the kitchen Efficient kabob tool […]

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There are 138 million taxpayers in the United States and, according to the IRS, 20 percent of them file their taxes within 7 days of April 15.  In a holiday-shortened week, that means that 27 million people had better get a move on. And while a portion of this year’s last-minute filers will file with storefront operations […]

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With the official start of Spring came the official start of Spring Cleaning Season nationwide. In some homes, Spring Cleaning is an annual ritual, tackled within one sweat-filled, rubber-gloved weekend.  In other homes, it’s a less serious endeavor. Either way, it helps to have a game plan. Courtesy of Martha Stewart’s website, the Spring Cleaning […]

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In a tight economy, do-it-yourself home improvements projects not only save money, but may also justify a higher listing price for a soon-to-be home seller, and make the house stand out when buyers look at it. In the 4-minute video above, Sweat Equity host Amy Matthews talks with NBC’s Matt Lauer about affordable home upgrades […]

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Some of today’s media enhanced real estate myths challenged.

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Food-borne illness is three times more likely to occur at home than in a commercial kitchen.  It’s a fact that surprises a lot of people and one that experts attribute to a myriad of blunders including the improper storage of food, lack of cleanliness and unsafe food handling. As it turns out, keeping your fridge […]

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