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Patch's House & Home
Make Summer Last All Year Long
I love summer produce. There is nothing in the world like a fresh, ripe peach or a sliced-up, just-picked cucumber, on a hot summer day. The problem with summer produce is you can’t ...
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Patch's House & Home
Save Money This Summer – Leave Your Baggage at Home
If your summer-vacation plans involve air travel this year, you’re probably going to have to pack a suitcase. And if you have to check that bag, you’re probably not going to like t...
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Patch's House & Home
Who Pays for a Short Sale Negotiator?
A 3rd party negotiator can be invaluable to the success of a short sale. Good 3rd party negotiators have established relationships with many banks. They know the in’s and out’s of how t...
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Patch's House & Home
Don't Get Overextended
Extended warranties: to buy or not to buy? That is the question. From power tools to cars, electronics to appliances, stores and salespeople are always trying to get us to buy additi...
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Patch's House & Home
DIY Cool
This summer’s first heat wave is on its way out (thank goodness!), but with three solid months of summer rolling out before us, you know it won’t be the last. If you have a backyard ...
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Opinion
DIY Dog Food
Even though my husband and I have a two-legged baby on the way, my two dogs, Molson and Karma, have always been our babies. As such, it’s nothing but the best for them. We’ve always ...
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Patch's House & Home
Looking for Deals at the Dollar Store? Here's What to Avoid
Dollar stores can be a great place to find deals, but they can also be a wily drain on your wallet. While there are certainly wonderful deals to be discovered on things like clothe...
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Patch's House & Home
Schedule a Parents' Night Out
You spent the morning debating the finer points of Barney with a 2-year-old, and the afternoon scrubbing orange crayon off the wall behind the toilet. And you’ve just woken up at the kitc...