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  • Parents reminded about child passenger safety

    Submitted by Roni Mudd
    According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 7,500 lives have been saved by the proper use of child restraints over the past 20 years. Yet, motor vehicle crashes  remain the No. 1  killer of children ages 4 to 14 in America. The reason? Too often it is improper use or non-use of child safety seats and booster seats.

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  • BBB Tips: Is your home secure?

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    The summer months are the perfect time for a vacation getaway. Unfortunately, they are also the perfect time for a home robbery.
    According to the FBI, the summer months of July and August have the highest rates of burglaries. Better Business Bureau is advising homeowners, who are looking to secure their property this summer, to do their research when picking a home security system.

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  • What you should know about strategic default

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    Who would risk the negative impact of defaulting on a mortgage if they didn’t really have to? About 17 percent of Americans who defaulted on their mortgages in the second quarter of 2010 did exactly that, according to a study by Experian, the leading global information services company.

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  • Making a move with kids in mind

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    When adults decide to move, it’s often to pursue an exciting opportunity or discover a new place. But for children, moving can be much harder to understand, as often they’ve only known one place as home.
    As you travel through adulthood, the unknown becomes more alluring, but it’s because you’ve been through major life changes before. That’s why it’s important to take some steps to make this major transition easier on your kids.

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  • Tips for researching a contractor

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    If you are thinking about home renovation and home improvement projects, many contractors still feeling the pinch from a down economy are competing fiercely to win business.
    The majority of contractors are honest, but you should be cautious when hiring one. In 2010, the Better Business Bureau received more than 1.2 million inquiries about general contractors, making the industry the third-most researched on the BBB’s website. Consumers also lodged 5,005 complaints against general contractors in 2010, the BBB reports.

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  • 4 steps to green home

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    It doesn't take much to run your household in a more eco-friendly way. You might even be surprised by how much money you can save.
    Here are four simple green changes inspired by insurer QBE that could benefit any homeowner:
    1. Recycle - and not just the obvious stuff.
    Chances are, you're already recycling glass bottles and aluminum cans. Consider recycling before you throw anything away.
    2. Switch to high-efficiency lighting.

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  • A well-rounded house

    Cave Mill Court in Leitchfield features a round house with pie-shaped homes. Owners Sharon and Lee Weedman bought the home 20 years ago. They believe Tommy and Linda Langley built the house.

    From the outside, the house has eight sides, an octagon with the front door on one side and a sliding door directly opposite. A cupula with windows sets on top of the home.

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  • Cool ways to curb a/c costs this summer

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    Cooling a home during the summer with an air conditioning unit can account for nearly 50 percent of an average homeowner’s utility bill - and up to 70 percent in the hottest regions of the country.
    But not to fear: There are several ways to curb your electricity use this summer. One simple way is to turn up the thermostat by one degree during warm weather. Also, make sure your air conditioning unit is running at peak performance, turn on ceiling fans and open windows during cooler evening hours.

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  • Transform your kitchen for $500 or less

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    The kitchen has always been the heart of the home - a place where the family socializes and entertains friends. It’s no wonder a kitchen remodel occupies first place on many homeowners’ wish lists, especially at a time when families are spending less time dining out and more time at home. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most expensive and time-consuming home improvement projects a family will undertake, ranging from $17,000 to $20,000 for a basic kitchen remodel.
    Select a color scheme:

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  • Spring decorating can take items from discarded to divine

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     Spring is often considered a time for cleaning up and cleaning out. As the saying goes, “Out with the old, in with the new.” However, according to Molly J. Deas, academic director for Interior Design at The Art Institute of Portland, spring is an ideal time to inject trends of the season and redecorate by reusing items in new ways.

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