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Patch's House & Home
House & Home: Can I Plant a Tree in the Winter?
While I've been researching shallow root trees for the spring, I had not intended to purchase one - in January. Though it's been unseasonally mild, I am sure the snow and freezing tempe...
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Patch's House & Home
House & Home: Winterize your Herb Garden
If treated properly, many herb plants will survive in the garden for a number of years. Others are sensitive to frost or severe cold weather and must be brought indoors, protected, or r...
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Patch's House & Home
House & Home: Real Estate Tips for Selling in the Winter
Winter is not the ideal time to put your home on the market and it might present a few challenges especially if it's cold, and rains or snows. However, there are steps you can take to ...
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Patch's House & Home
Military Housing Maintenance Can Save Lives
I wasn't feeling well the other day. I struggled to get out of bed and noticed it was already past noon. Despite all the rest, I felt lightheaded and exhausted. My dog, Deuce, refused to ...
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Holiday Guide
Throw Your Party and Love Your Environment Too
We have all done it. It’s shameful, embarrassing to admit, and downright lazy. We see our friends and family do it. We witness our neighbors do it. We do it at home, on the road, campin...
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Holiday Guide
Ninth Day of Christmas Cocktail - the French Martini
French Martini Recipe Ingredients: 1.5oz Raspberry Vodka 2.5oz Fresh Pineapple Juice 0.5oz Chambord Ice Boston Shaker In case you do not get Chambo...
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Schools
‘Maintainers’ Deliver Gift of Written Word to Liberty Elementary Students
By Sgt. Mary S. Katzenberger 4th IBCT, 3rd ID Public Affairs The radiance of the sense of magic and anticipation that Christmas evokes shone on children’s faces at Libert...
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Holiday Guide
The 11th day of Christmas cocktail
Sometimes you just want a trendy girlie drink from a trendy little bistro. The reality is that it's Sunday night, hubby is deployed and what kind of mom goes out for a drink on a Sunday...