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Safe, Secure Shopping: Tips for Black Friday
Friday, November 6, 2015
It's become almost as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey and football: Black Friday, the morning-after (or in some cases evening-after) shopping spree. It's the biggest shopping day of the year, an event in its own...
Your Home Maintenance Checklist for Fall
Friday, October 2, 2015
Fall brings more than just changing leaves and shorter days. In many areas, it also comes with a shift in weather conditions that can have a serious impact on your home. And, don’t forget, winter is right around the...
4 Ways to Help All Children Have a Great School Year
Friday, September 4, 2015
It's back-to-school time, and, if you have school-age children, your household is likely bustling with activity and filling up with books and backpacks. There are other households and school districts in your community,...
Keep Cool While Keeping Your Energy Costs Down
Friday, August 7, 2015
Two thirds of households in America have air conditioners, according to the U.S. Department of Energy — and they spend a total of $11 billion each year running them. Our guess is that most of those households (which may...
Tips for a Safe Fourth of July — From Food to Fireworks
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Memorial Day might be the unofficial start of summer, but Independence Day is when the season truly kicks into high gear. July 4 is a holiday that has something for everyone, whether you like to host (or attend)...
Commuting by Bike: How to Get to the Office on Two Wheels
Friday, June 5, 2015
There are plenty of great reasons to bike to work: Commuters who ride save money on gas and car insurance, stay fit and help the environment (they don’t get stuck in traffic, either). And they even have fun — as long as...
Getting Your Boat Out of Storage and Into the Water
Friday, May 1, 2015
Spring is here, and you’re ready to get out on the water. But is your boat ready? Even if you’ve kept it properly stored for the winter and protected from the elements, there are still a number of things you need to do...
Spring Into Home Maintenance Mode in Pennsylvania
Friday, April 3, 2015
Spring is a time for rejuvenation, and, as the weather gets warmer here in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, and the days grow longer, there's a positive energy in the air. Many people decide it's the perfect time for reorganizing...
How to Create Your First Garden This Spring
Friday, March 6, 2015
From genetically modified crops to the environmental and health effects of pesticides, more and more Pennsylvania residents are questioning whether they should grow what they eat. Wherever you stand on the issues...
Helping Seniors Have a Wonderful Winter
Friday, February 6, 2015
Slippery sidewalks. Freezing temperatures. Power outages. Winter isn't always a wonderland. If you regularly lend a hand to a senior friend or family member here in Pennsylvania, it may be a good time of the year to...