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Win with Windows

February 4, 2013

Cold weather makes most of us close windows tight until temperatures warm. But as soon as the cold breaks, windows again become a great way to welcome fresh air into our homes. It’s possible to maximize the benefit your home receives from opening the windows. Whenever possible, create a cross-breeze by opening windows on opposite […]

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Skylight up you life

January 31, 2013

Thanks to resources like Energy.gov, you may already know that a properly installed, energy-efficient skylight can help you control heating, cooling and lighting costs. Skylights can also be an excellent source of passive ventilation. “Solar-powered fresh air skylights with a no-leak warranty admit healthful natural light while providing passive ventilation,” says Ross Vandermark of VELUX […]

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Simple ways to freshen up that stuffy bathroom or kitchen

January 29, 2013

If there’s one room in the house that cries out for fresh air, it’s the kitchen.   And if there’s a second room that can benefit from Mother Nature’s sweet breath, it’s the bathroom.   When humidity and odors build up in a room, a host of disagreeable results arises, from mold and mildew to dank, unpleasant […]

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Food for Thought – Champagne

January 11, 2013

Champagne  Champagne is a sparkling wine produced from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France following rules that demand secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to create carbonation.     Wines from the Champagne region were known before medieval times.    The Romans were the first to plant vineyards in this area of northeast France, with the […]

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Computer classes for seniors

January 8, 2013

SeniorNet Willows in San Jose, a non-profit, is preparing for its first session of 2013.    If you are 50 or older, they will help you with your computer skills with classes starting in mid-January to mid-February. Among the offerings are classes on email, social networking, the iPad, PC, digital cameras, and buying and selling on […]

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Do you have “Loss of Use” coverage?

December 21, 2012

It is time to review your insurance policy and verify that a “Loss of Use” is included on your home owner or condominium policy (HO-6).    Accidents in the home do happen and this inclusion in your policy can save you many dollars if anything should cause you to be displaced for a period of time.      […]

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Food for Thought – Eggnog

December 14, 2012

Traditional eggnog typically consists of milk, sugar, raw eggs, and spices, usually nutmeg.    Brandy, rum, whiskey, bourbon, vodka, or a combination of liquors are often added.    The origin of eggnog is debated.  The drink may have originated from East Anglia, England, or it may have simply developed from posset, a medieval European beverage made with […]

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Cranberry Sauce

November 19, 2012

The first English settlers to the new world called this bright berry a “craneberry,” due to its flowers that resemble the head of a crane.    Native Americans already knew about the berry’s health-promoting properties and oftmixed it with pemmican, a dried meat mix, to preserve it for eating during the long New England winters. […]

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REMEMBER – Daylight Savings change

November 2, 2012

REMEMBER to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 4 (or before going to bed on Saturday evening).

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Pumpkins

October 31, 2012

The origin of pumpkins is not definitively known, although they are thought to have originated in North America. The oldest evidence, pumpkin-related seeds dating between 7000 and 5500 BC, were found in Mexico. Pumpkins are a squash-like fruit that range in size from less than 1 pound to over 1,000 pounds.     Pumpkins are monoecious, having both male […]

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