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Make kitchen appliances sparkle in time for the holidays

The holiday season means plenty of cooking, baking and company. That makes now a good time to be sure kitchen appliances are clean and odor free.Pam Howarth, of Menallen Township, a retired family consumer science teacher for Uniontown Area School District, said when the kitchen is clean “You ...

Benefits of keeping a smoke-free home

The Great American Smokeout on Nov. 21 — an annual event that encourages people to stop smoking — can also be a time for people to consider having a smoke-free home.That means not smoking at home or allowing visitors to smoke, helping eliminate dangers of second-hand smoke.Dan Tobin, ...

Tips for planning a home football party

Football games are always more fun when watching with others, so what better place to view the game than at a home football party?Advantages mean no concerns about weather, restrooms are close by and food can be whatever the hosts wants.First, consider the guest list. Should it be a group of ...

Close encounters of the critter kind: keeping animals out of the house

As cold weather sets in, a warm home can be a comfort to more than people. Wild animals seeking food and shelter may lead to close encounters that homeowners want to avoid.“Some people draw wildlife into neighborhoods or onto their properties by offering foods such as seed or suet, throwing ...

Halloween safety tips for homeowners

With Halloween just around the corner, many homes will be carving pumpkins, welcoming trick or treaters and throwing parties.ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ a good idea for homeowners to practice safety in all their holiday activities.An internet search found many government departments and associations offer holiday ...

That thrilling feeling: Decorating homes for Halloween is frightfully good fun

Ghosts, goblins and jack-o’-lanterns are adorning more houses these days as itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ time once again to enjoy that thrilling feeling during the Halloween season.Homeowners are decorating both inside and outside their houses: filling shelves, tabletops and walls as well as front porches, windows ...