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Look Behind the Brick
Brick has consistently ranked as a high-value type of home siding.  There are several reasons for this:  (Building Blocks: The Pros and Cons of a Brick House) Brick is durable and has less upkeep costs.  If left in its natural...
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Have you thought about lead exposure lately?
I was raised on now-vintage Corelle dishes that have shockingly high lead values ("Old Town" or pattern #6  was our family pattern).  Finding out that the CURRENT pattern of dishes I eat off of 1 meal per day (this pattern) tests...
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How Minimalism Makes a Healthy Environment for Living
“Minimalism” has a lot of relevance in 2025.  First of all, what is minimalism?  I’ve found several definitions:  Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of life’s excess in favor of focusing on what’s important—so you can find happiness, fulfillment,...
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What’s in the Fog?
Mystery and fear has always surrounded fog, and for good reason: low visibility.  Ships and cars can easily collide in the fog without heightened caution.  Once upon a time (1980, to be exact), there was even a horror film made...
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