2015
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3 Ways to Avoid Bed Bug Infestations from Second-Hand Furniture
It's common knowledge that bed bugs can lurk in second-hand furniture, but this doesn't mean that you need to stop going to garage sales and thrift stores. As long as you take precautions, you can continue to shop at garage sales and thrift stores for your furniture. Here are three ways to avoid getting a bed bug infestation from second-hand furniture. Carefully inspect all furniture Before you purchase any piece of used furniture, you need to carefully inspect the item for signs of bed bugs or bed bug activity.
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Answers To Mortgage Questions You Need To Know
Buying a home represents a major investment in both your family's comfort and its finances. Unfortunately, many people will struggle to raise the money needed to close the deal on the house of their dreams. However, the modern financial system has made it possible for people to borrow the money needed for their new home from a reliable lender. Taking out a loan large enough to buy a home can seem like a daunting challenge, but if you understand these answers to common questions, you should find yourself in a better position to make this decision:
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4 Surprising Benefits Of Retirement Communities For Seniors
As a person gets older and the children move out of the home, and especially as they near retirement age, they may start to think about selling their home and downsizing to something more manageable for themselves. Many seniors opt for an apartment or condominium of some sort, as there is less maintenance and upkeep needed. Another option is a retirement community for seniors, which is typically a type of apartment or condo complex that has planned activities and other amenities for the residents.
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