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What to look for in a cleaning service company
It might be an unsung profession, but cleaning and janitorial services are an essential part of every business. Businesses striving to make their office spaces comfortable for employees and welcoming to clients know the paramount importance of a clean, fresh and attractive environment.
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An apple a day keeps the dentist away
While tooth decay remains one of the most common health problems in children, it is also the most preventable, experts say. Here are some tips on what children and parents can do to protect and strengthen their smiles for years to come
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Tips for traveling with the entire family
There are two things that many grandparents have in common: They love to travel, and they love to spend time with their grandkids. While those activities might not seem to mix for some families, many are discovering the benefits of taking a vacation with the entire family, grandparents included.
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Can you increase investment returns in a low-rate environment?
The Federal Reserve has lately been focused on keeping interest rates low. With the strength of the economic recovery still uncertain, the Fed hopes that continued low interest rates will help stimulate economic growth. While low interest rates tend to be good news if you carry consumer debt or if you're shopping for a m...
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Selling or staying put, 'daylighting' improvements pay off for homeowners
"Daylighting" improvements that boost your home's brightness and energy efficiency offer substantial return on investment for both home sellers and those who will be staying in their homes for the foreseeable future.
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Homeowners' emphasis on energy efficiency grows
Even in a volatile economy, homeowners are making home upkeep a priority. While the number of projects annually had been on the decline in recent years, a study from BuildFax, a resource for building, remodeling and repair information, found remodeling activity was up in 2011 over 2010. Additional data shows homeowners a...
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Reinventing your home in a day
With more homeowners choosing to stay in their homes longer and the full supply of existing housing stock, decorative siding accessories are providing a touch of personal style for rejuvenating and updating America's family homes.
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Small, quick repairs have a big impact on your home's curb appeal - and value
As the weather continues to warm, you might be thinking about some of the home improvement projects you put on the back burner during the winter. It's the perfect time to think about a few small projects that can greatly enhance your home's curb appeal.
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Weight loss requires more than just a simple fix
If losing weight was as simple as putting the money down to purchase a treadmill, or taking diet pills every day, the market for these products would disappear, because everyone would be thin. The key to losing weight is developing an exercise and diet plan that you can stick to consistently. If you've committed yourself...
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The art of navigating corporate culture
Learning to navigate your career while grasping the culture of a company is one of the greatest challenges a new employee will face. Whether you're a recent college graduate, or at a crossroads in your career, steering your way around a company's 20,000 or 1,000 employees and figuring out the unwritten rules of corporate...
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Colleges upgrading technology to improve learning opportunities
Chalk and blackboards just do not cut it in today's schools. Young people grow up exposed to the Internet, smartphones and television on demand - and research suggests that many youth are now addicted to the constant interactions and amusement that technology gives. However, many schools and universities are finding ways...
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Surprising facts on hearing loss
Hearing loss alters the lives of millions of Americans, forcing families to make adjustments in living, working and social situations. It affects the elderly, veterans returning from war zones and even teenagers. Often, loud noises found at work or at home are the cause of hearing loss.
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