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First steps to take after a major financial setback

You may be one of the millions of Americans who lost their jobs, closed a business, faced unexpected expenses or experienced some other major loss due to COVID-19. The first thing to know is this: You are not alone.

A dozen smart ways to fight inflation

Consumer prices shot up 7% in December compared to the year prior. That’s the highest inflation rate the U.S. has seen since 1982.

Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers

Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans. The Biden administration announced the change Monday as it looks to lower costs and make testing for the virus more convenient amid rising frustrations.

Walk-in bathtub or shower ideal for safety reasons

Walk-in tubs provide more stability during bathing than traditional bathtubs. Once inside, the bather can sit down in a preformed chair that is part of the tub.

Exterior caulking seals cracks

Caulking is a fix-all for all sorts of situations since it’s a great adhesive in a pinch, but it shines at filling gaps. You might even call it “weatherstripping in a tube.”

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Thermometer better than phone app good at predicting freeze

Phone apps are good for predicting a possible freeze, but nothing replaces verification that an actual freeze happened. Maximum/minimum thermometers are a good bench check against your phone app or the National Weather Service predictions.

Tips for turning master bedroom into a retreat

Your master bedroom can also serve as a great retreat, a sanctuary space, to unwind after a long day. Design experts offer simple tips to help you make your master bedroom a great little hideaway for enjoying downtime.

Plants placed in 2 categories: Mesic and xeric

It is best to think of plants along a continuum (mesic vs. xeric) regarding whether they grow best in dry or wet soil or the type of mulch covering the surface of a landscape soil. So, instead, we group plants into these two categories for convenience.

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