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Opinion
Landscaping for Home Energy Efficiency and Resale
Energy efficient homes don’t end with the structural and interior elements. One of the most important factors to operating a more energy efficient home is the landscaping around it. Not...
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Patch's House & Home
Pruning the Produce Bill
Even if you clip coupons until your scissors dull, shop “huge” sales and always use your store card to save on groceries, there’s one section of the grocery store it’s not always easy to ...
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News
Recipe: Stuffed Zucchini
I was looking for something healthy, but still delicious. While browsing Pinterest for recipes, I came across this recipe for stuffed zucchini by Simply Love Food. And, although I’...
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Opinion
Why You Need a Good Home Inspector
Just like auto mechanics, dentists, plumbers, financial planners, electricians, attorneys, hair dressers, tailors, Realtors ... you name it: home inspectors are human just like any other ...
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Patch's House & Home
Don't Grit Your Teeth Over Dental Care
You only get one set of teeth, so your mom and your dentist want you to take care of them. But good dental care can be costly - especially if you have lousy dental insurance coverage...
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Patch's House & Home
Mommmmm! I'm Bored!
"It’s raining. There’s nothing to do. None of my friends are home. My favorite cartoon isn’t on for two hours!" What to do with bored kids in crisis situations such as these? Ho...
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Patch's House & Home
Recipe: Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
I'll be honest, looking at this recipe originally, I was a little concerned - I mean, come on, pineapple and teriyaki? But I was wrong - very wrong. This was delicious and smelled ...
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Patch's House & Home
The Fine Print
You can get a pack of cigarettes for around $6 these days, while, without insurance, you could shell out more than $300 for a prescription aid to help you quit the habit. There are m...