Lifestyle
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United Way and Paramount to air benefit for hurricane relief
Oct 30, 2024 11:37 am - United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global on Wednesday announced they will host a benefit Saturday to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Beer cocktails are fun. Don’t overthink them.
Oct 30, 2024 10:40 am - I thought about Tequiza recently when I was contemplating the overall poor reputation of beer cocktails. Don’t knock them, though. From Spaghett to Piña-chelada to Lime Shandy, these drinks can be low fuss and high reward.
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Mac and cheese, but make it with beans, in this speedy one-pot meal
Oct 30, 2024 6:00 am - This twist on mac and cheese uses white beans as the carb instead of pasta, but keeps the cheese and crunchy topping.
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Ease of use: Why canned goods are the secret to delicious dinners
Oct 30, 2024 5:45 am - With canned goods as your secret ingredient, you can quickly whip up tasty home-cooked meals.
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Toasted oats add flavor and crunch to hearty maple scones
Oct 30, 2024 5:30 am - Learn how to make scones with a tender crumb that’s somewhere between a quick bread and a biscuit.
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Affordable ways to update your kitchenOct 30, 2024 5:01 am - When it comes to home improvement projects, you’re likely to get the most bang for your buck in terms of return on investment at resale time by putting dollars into the most important room in your abode: the kitchen. The problem is that it can be downright daunting to afford a kitchen redo, especially considering the higher cost of materials and labor nowadays.
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How to lessen frost’s grip on your plantingsOct 30, 2024 4:39 am - A morning frost may be a pretty sight to see, but it’s important to take care with the lawn, which can be damaged by any traffic on the turf during a frost.
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Don’t toss your pumpkin after Halloween. Do this instead.
Oct 30, 2024 3:23 am - When you throw Halloween pumpkins out, they wind up in the landfill, where they rot and release methane, an extra-powerful planet-warming gas. There are better ways to dispose of your jack-o-lanterns this year.
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Home inspector overlooks water heater problemOct 30, 2024 1:42 am - Water heater problem was overlooked by the home inspector. Does he owe the buyers a new water heater?
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Planting bulbs? Here’s how to protect them from critters and the cold
Oct 30, 2024 1:32 am - Bird netting or chicken wire laid on top of a freshly planted bulb bed, followed by 4 inches of straw, may protect it from hungry critters. This is good practice for protecting any bulbs you plant, especially those deemed enticing to wildlife, like tulips and crocuses.