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Home prices have been rising fast. Should I apply for a preapproval that’s more than I think I need? There’s no question we’re in a hot market right now…
Month: July 2021
Minor kitchen renovations pay at sale
We know that kitchens and bathrooms are traditionally the money rooms in a house — keep these in style and spiffy, and you can make more money on a sale….
Adding a pantry
If there’s one thing many of us gained a newfound respect for during the pandemic, it is the value of stocking up. There’s a big difference between…
Don’t kiss chickens
We’re a nation of animal lovers, according to Spots, about 67 percent of American households own at least one kind of pet. Not only do we love animals, we…
Ancient pepper can spice up barbecue
Black pepper (piper nigrum), the friend to salt on your kitchen table, probably comes to you from Vietnam or Ethiopia, via thousands of years of discovery…
With practice, a beginner can learn golf in six months
Say you’re 35 or 45 years old and you’ve never played golf. With the right teacher and time to play or practice three times a week, you could be able to…
How to identify fake companies online
A cheap hoodie or fancy party dress may look like a bargain. But if you don’t recognize the company, look up the domain. A domain is the name of the…
Fake companies abound on social media
One of the ironies of social media today is that while Facebook and other social media companies automatically slap a challenge notice on fake news, their…
Find parking with Google
Use Google maps to see where you can and can’t park. 1. In the Google Maps app, enter the address of your destination. 2. Tap Directions. 3. A P icon…
Hidden security camera
Amazon Echo Show 5, 8 and 10 smart displays can be used like a security camera. The settings are accessed not from the app, but from the device itself…