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Practice fire prevention at home

National Fire Prevention Week, taking place through Oct. 12, is a time when homeowners should think about safety in their homes.“ThatÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ why everybody goes into the schools and talks to the kids. Education is the key,’’ said A.J. Boni, Perry Township fire chief.Fire prevention begins ...

Sweater weather: Preparing homes for colder days and nights

Get out the sweaters! Colder weather is beginning to make an appearance in southwestern Pennsylvania.“ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ starting to feel like fall,’’ said Lee Gierczynski, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania spokesman.While days are still warm, nighttime temperatures are beginning to dip. Now is the time ...

Coffee talk: Setting up a home coffee bar

ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ the brew that provides a boost of energy. ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ the drink that enriches every meal, especially dessert. ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ a hot beverage that warms people on a cool day.Homeowners who love coffee might consider setting up their own coffee bar.“It gets me going in the morning,’’ said Donna ...

Home libraries: Tips for taking care of a personal book collection

The home of a reader is often filled with books, lying on a table, a bedside nightstand or maybe a rocker in a childrenÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ room.They often reveal favorite reading spots: a couch, window seat or porch.But whether a classic novel, new autobiography or a timeless childrenÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ story, all books ...

Anticipation: Plant bulbs in the fall for spring flowers

Homeowners who want spring flowers for their yards should remember the time to plant bulbs is in the fall.“You plant bulbs when the soil has started cooling down,’’ explained Ellen Ulmer, Fayette County Master Gardener coordinator for Penn State Extension. “When you get a string of ...

Be prepared: Home safety tips for National Preparedness Month

As National Preparedness Month gets underway in September, officials are promoting emergency planning that includes steps homeowners can take.“We tend to think about emergencies as large-scale, catastrophic events that affect a larger number of people,’’ Randy Padfield, director of ...