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January chores! Keep homes clean and inviting as winter sets in

Now that itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ January, homeowners across the region are finding time for winter chores and putting those New YearÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ resolutions in place.“For 2020, I’m going with a checklist each month of declutter, discard and delete,’’ said Donna Nebraski, of Uniontown.Nebraski explained: ...

Un-deck the halls! Tips for storing Christmas ornaments

<strong>T</strong>he ornaments that decorate Christmas trees are special, often representing life moments or gifts from friends and family.So when itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ time to de-decorate and put these ornaments in storage, homeowners should take care.“I want to protect my ...

Brown paper packages tied up with strings: Take steps to protect holiday packages

Online shopping is becoming prevalent, meaning a lot of packages are arriving at homeownerÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ doors — especially during the holiday season.“I’ve got packages on my steps,’’ announced Celeste Fischer, of South Union Township, talking via cell phone as she arrived home from work. “We ...

Barking around the Christmas tree: Keep homes safe for pets during holidays

Bright lights, colorful packages, beautiful plants and delicious treats that make homes so delightful over the holiday season can prove a danger to pets.“Taking precautions with pets during these festive times can help ensure that you and your family have a safe and happy holiday,’’ noted ...

O Tannenbaum! How to select and care for a fresh Christmas tree

While artificial trees have become prevalent, many feel thereÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ nothing like a fresh Christmas tree in the home to celebrate the holidays.“We enjoy the smell of one,’’ said Maegan Kovach, of Grindstone. “ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ nice and fresh in the house, and it reminds us of Christmas.’’Maegan ...

Let Game Night be part of home holiday festivities

During the holiday season, homeowners can find many opportunities to make Game Night part of their celebrations — whether itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ a quiet night at home or a party with extended family and/or friends.“ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ friendly competition, and thereÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ nothing wrong with that,’’ said Adam Sedlock, ...