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We all know that April showers bring May flowers – unless you reside in the few parts of the country that were recently hit with snow. For the rest of us, that old saying means it’s the time of year when our thumbs are itching to get a little greener, and the smell of fresh mulch radiates from ev...

The local coffee shop on the corner. The quirky clothing boutique downtown. The unique restaurant that put your city on the map. Small businesses are the backbone of every community. According to the Small Business Administration, there are 28 million small businesses in the United States which y...

With winter almost over, at least officially, some homeowners may feel tempted to cheer Punxsutawney Phil and thumb their noses at El Nińo.Historically warm temperatures across the country — is that the best you can do? That groundhog in Pennsylvania didn't even see his shadow. El Nińo, it's time...

Even though Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, don’t get too excited for warmer weather just yet. We’re still a few weeks away from spring, and cold fronts continue to form throughout the northeastern and midwestern states.According to The Weather Channel, on Valentine’s Day, cities such as Boston...

For those of us who aren’t fans of winter, good news came from Punxsutawney Phil. The famous weatherman did not see his shadow, thus predicting an early spring.While we wait to see how accurate the trusted groundhog is, a few more weeks of winter still lay ahead of us. For humans, that means bund...

The “It” gift of the 2015 holiday season has been steadily losing popularity. Reports of hoverboards – also referred to as smart boards or balance boards – catching fire or exploding have led to dwindling sales of the device.The device is dangerous. How much so? All major U.S. airlines have banne...

Buying a fixer-upper – a home that needs a little tender loving care to get up to snuff before your move-in date – can be both exciting and stressful. On one hand, you can transform the house into your dream home. On the other, it’s a costly and lengthy process to take on the repairs and updates ...

There’s nothing like rockin’ around the Christmas tree and celebrating such a joyous and magical holiday with your closest friends and family members. Eggnog fills every cup and cookies in the shapes of Santa, reindeer, Christmas trees and snowflakes are stacked high on serving platters for guest...

When you think of the holiday season, a few things come to mind: Fir trees decorated with lights, ribbon and ornaments; packages of peppermint candy canes lining grocery store aisle end caps; and of course, presents wrapped in festive paper and tied with a bow.This time of year, many people – whe...

Get out your pencils and put away your textbooks! It's time for a home insurance pop quiz. See how much you know about a standard home insurance policy. And no cheating!1. Standard home insurance typically covers your house in the event that it’s damaged from which of the following:          Mete...