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HVAC Health Check

May 04, 2020 ● By Foley's Heating and Cooling

Sponsored Content Given the circumstances of the Coronavirus pandemic and the significant amount of time we have all committed to the indoors, it is worth noting that even under normal circumstances it is estimated we spend on average 90% of our lives indoors. The Environmental Protection Agency ranks indoor air pollution among the top four environmental hazards in the country.

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Memorializing Memories

May 04, 2020 ● By Tiffny Hagan, Happy Thought Book

It’s Springtime! This time of year, we love to celebrate our student’s special accomplishments, prepare our high school seniors for graduations, and commemorate their journey as they head into the next chapter. With those milestones, parents often look for a meaningful keepsake to give our children.

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Five Things to Do This Week

Apr 20, 2020 ● By The Hood Magazine

Hood's list of 5 things to try this week.

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Do-It-Your-Self: Change a Flat Tire

Apr 01, 2020 ● By Discount Tire

Step-by-step instructions, plus a video tutorial!

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Spring Cleaning Your HVAC System

Mar 31, 2020 ● By The Hood Magazine

We’ve touched on this before but it bears repeating...with any good spring cleaning strategy comes the inclusion of your home’s HVAC system - mainly getting your AC unit ready to effectively and efficiently cool your home as temperatures begin to rise.

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 Save Time, Money and Your Skin

Mar 31, 2020 ● By Tom Johnson, Karl's TV and Appliance

Do you need a water softener? Hard water creates all sorts of problems throughout your home that you may not notice. It can clog pipes, it can affect the efficiency of the washing machine, dishwasher and water heater and hard water leaves tough water spots on everything!

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Carbon Monoxide is Nothing to Mess With 

Feb 06, 2020

Carbon Monoxide is named “The Silent Killer” because you can’t smell it, taste it or see it. In confined spaces carbon monoxide can render occupants helpless in minutes and left unchecked cause death. Obviously, this time of year the incidences of carbon monoxide leakage and poisoning go up due to the increased use of furnaces, heaters and fireplaces.

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New Issue Available Now!

Dec 04, 2019 ● By The Hood Magazine

Don't miss our brand new Dec/Jan issue.

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New Year, Healthier You!

Dec 04, 2019 ● By The Hood Magazine

It is that time of year again where we all want to make a change: lose weight, get more sleep, quit smoking, get organized, drink more water, set aside more time to cook, etc.  It seems easy in the beginning, but we find that we tend to lose steam as time goes by.  It can be overwhelming to keep up, but this year, you can attain your goals and become a better you!

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Running Hot and Cold...The Battle Over Thermostat Control

Dec 02, 2019 ● By The Hood Magazine

One of the more common domestic dynamics of any household is the unending tug of war over what is the agreed upon thermostat setting. It’s not one based on gender or age, but rather personal comfort preferences regarding individual running temps. You run hot, your significant other runs cold...and typically, a margin of a few degrees can be more controversial than a rare steak versus a well-done steak.

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Ding Dong...

Dec 02, 2019 ● By The Hood Magazine

It's the time of year where packages are frequently delivered to door steps. Find out how you can protect your purchases!

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New Issue-Out Now!

Nov 01, 2019

The November issue is now available!

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October Issue: Working Families

Sep 30, 2019 ● By The Hood Magazine

It's no secret juggling home life and work can be difficult. In our new issue, meet the Halburs Family; a family of 12 and find out more on how they continue to thrive.

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Volunteering (and Scaring) as a Family

Sep 30, 2019 ● By The Hood Magazine

The Rierson family has found a way to combine their passions with volunteering ⁠— allowing them to give back and share their love for scaring people at Halloween, find out more about how them now!

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What To Do With Old Halloween Costumes

Sep 30, 2019

Tired of buying new costumes every Halloween? Here are some ideas on how you can repurpose what you have!

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July/August Issue- Available Now!

Jul 01, 2019 ● By The Hood Magazine

Catch up on our brand new issue by reading the digital edition here or grabbing a copy on stands now!

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10 Simple Ways to Save on School Supplies

Jun 27, 2019 ● By The Hood Magazine

Make back to school shopping a breeze this year with these savings tips!

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Mother's Day Printouts

May 08, 2019 ● By The Hood Magazine

Give Mom a day of pampering with our Mother's Day coupons!

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New Issue- Summer Family Fun!

Apr 29, 2019 ● By The Hood Magazine

Our May/June issue is now available. Start planning your best summer yet, with our summer family fun guide!

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NEW ISSUE! April 2019

Mar 29, 2019 ● By The Hood Magazine

Catch up on our brand new issue here!

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