Four great Father’s Day gifts that will transform Dad into Super Dad.

Help dad save the world!

Four great Father’s Day gifts that will transform Dad into Super Dad.

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The etiquette for gift giving can be challenging but with these tips for acquaintances, co-workers and friends, it should be a little bit easier.

Gifting guide

Where do you turn for those hard-to-shop-for friends? How much should you spend? Here are some gift-giving etiquette tips to get you started.

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Bringing neighbors together in a relaxed and fun setting does more than just let you get to know each other a little better; it also increases the safety of your community and builds stronger bonds between neighbors.

Get outside

Bring the feel of camping to the neighborhood complete with campfires (and s’mores, of course!), a few pitched tents and ghost stories told around the glowing embers of your fire.

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Advanced preparation is key to surviving any natural disaster.

Weathering the storm

Working with your neighbors in advance, you can decide where to create an emergency first-aid station.

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Whether you’re looking to update an older home or even just hoping to add some fresh touches to dated décor, there are tons of simple — and affordable — upgrades that can transform your classic abode into a modern manor.

8 ways to modernize your home … cheaply!

Add space to a cramped bathroom by replacing your standard swinging door with a modern sliding barn door.

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Here are five things you should always check before signing a mortgage.

Buyers beware

Call the utility company to find out what you should expect to pay each month for heating and cooling. High bills could mean poor insulation.

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Planning for the 10 weeks your kids are out of class is the key to a successful summer.

Summer vacation: kid style

Planning for the 10 weeks your kids are out of class is the key to a successful summer.

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Interested in making your home greener, but wary of the cost? Here are the top five least expensive things you can do to make your home greener.

The top 5 least expensive things you can do to make your home greener

Going green isn’t as hard (or expensive!) as you may think.

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