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Patch's House & Home
The Red Poppy and Memorial Day
Nature is utterly defiant. We can burn it, ravage it and rip its insides out until, seemingly, no inkling of life remains. But once the abuse stops, it always returns, bringing hope and p...
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Patch's House & Home
When You Need to Paint the House (Sponsored)
It’s that time of year again and you’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around—maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or s...
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Opinion
The Pioneer Woman: Leftover Turkey Spring Rolls
If you are a fan of recipes and good eats surely you know about Ree Drummond, AKA: The Pioneer Woman. Not only does she concoct some tastey recipies, she has giveaways to die for. To...
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Patch's House & Home
Federal Radon Action Week: Oct. 15-21
The US Surgeon General and several health agencies are working together to promote the Federal Radon Action Week from October 15 – 21. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smo...
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News
Save Energy, Money By Insulating Your Home
Time is money, the old adage goes, but so is a well-winterized house. Stopping air leakages can take as much as 30 percent off your heating bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energ...
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Opinion
West Nile Virus Still a Threat
Although it is close to the end of September, the West Nile virus is still around We often think that, after the summer months, such threatening illnesses go away until the winter months ...
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News
Tips from a Mortgage Expert
What is the minimum down payment I can make on a home? There is no standard minimum down payment required for buying a home. While many first-time homebuyers are under the impressio...
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News
Tax Information on Selling Your Home
Recently, I have come across a few articles on housing that paint a positive picture and future as opposed to what we have been seeing the last few years. So if a home sale is on the ho...