A wise but bedraggled homeowner, after experiencing an appliance leak, once said, “There’s no such thing as a little bit of water.” What on the surface may appear to be a small puddle of water could be significant damage under …
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Everyone should have his gutters cleaned at least 4 times a year, and sometimes more often depending on the trees around your house. Some of the worst injuries many emergency room doctors see each year are from homeowners trying to …
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Moving is one of the five most stressful things you can do in life (getting married, getting divorced, losing your job, and facing a serious illness or injury round out the list). Moving is also a very stressful experience for …
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As 2020 winds down, many of us are sighing with relief that this tumultuous year will soon be behind us. Some of us are taking a harder look at our long-range financial plans, and many more are re-evaluating our lives …
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If you Google “Fall Home Maintenance,” you will find hundreds of articles outlining the basic steps you should take to prepare your home for the cold weather to come. Things like cleaning your gutters, blowing out your irrigation system, …
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Recently, a homeowner in Richmond decided to start clearing out the over 1000 books she had accumulated in her home after 50 years in place. She felt that some of the books may be valuable, so she decided to find …
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Every year, millions of employees get involved in workplace giving campaigns to support local United Way solutions that improve education, financial stability, and health. The staff at Mutual Assurance Society is a part of this annual giving program and has …
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While Virginia is not facing the catastrophic wildfires that are overwhelming western states, brushfires, fires at other homes or nearby properties, and even fire pit blazes too close to your HVAC system can cause significant damage. Chances are if you …
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Hurricane Delta blasted onto Louisiana shores on Friday, October 9th, making it the 10th tropical storm to make landfall in the U.S. in 2020. That landing broke the record set in 1916, and forecasters don’t think we are done yet …
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When the pandemic hit in March, it was impossible to find disinfectant wipes, toilet paper, yeast for bread making, and even jigsaw puzzles. With the possible surge in COVID-19 cases in mind, experts, like Dr. Anthony Fauci, advise Americans to …
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