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Jeff

I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems and over 10 years of experience working in IT. As a homeowner, I love working on projects around the house, and as a father, I love investigating various ways to keep my family safe (whether or not this involves tech). I've also played guitar for almost 20 years and love writing music, although it's hard to find the time these days.

In our house, pizza is a favorite Friday night meal for our family. It’s relatively cheap, incredibly convenient, and requires very little cleanup. I really don’t even need to mention the best part about pizza, which is that it’s simply delicious. While takeout pizza shouldn’t require any heating in the oven, the same can’t be …

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Paper towels are a convenience item that’s a daily staple for many of us, including me and my family. Although we use cloth towels when cleaning up large messes, we always resort to paper towels for just about anything else. We have always thrown our paper towels right in the trash bin, but as we’ve …

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When it comes to having a semblance of order within our society, we typically look to our law enforcement agencies to help keep things in balance. We have all seen situations where there are riots and things seemingly get out of control, as well as times where we see a little bit too much force being …

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Although we’ve become less and less reliant on the mail system with advances in technology, there are still numerous occasions when it make sense to send something through snail mail. Whether you’re paying your bills, sending out wedding invitations, or mailing thank you letters, the mailing system still makes sense for plenty of us in …

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My entire life, I’ve had terrible allergies. Cats, dogs, pollen, you name it. All year long, it never stops. As you can imagine, I go through a lot of tissues. I’ve always thrown my tissues right in the trash, but honestly, I’ve never questioned whether or not this is the best place for them. It …

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Fruit flies get to me a little more than most people, I think. When I was in college, I lived in an apartment that had a major fruit fly problem. There were literally swarms of them in our kitchen at one point in time. I remember trying all sorts of methods, including opening the doors …

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Whether your home feels safe or not, it’s never a bad idea to have some hidden safe ideas to explore because even if you do have a state-of-the-art wall safe, it’s likely going to be noticeable. In the event of home invasions when a burglar knows there’s a safe there for valuables, they’ll demand you …

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We all shed hair on a regular basis. In fact, it’s considered completely normal to lose 50-100 hairs every day. With all that hair falling out, where should it go? If you have pets, you’re probably used to seeing even more hair, or fur, all over the place. We have two dogs that shed like …

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Coffee is a staple in our house, just like many households throughout the world. It’s something that helps wake us up and gives many of us something to look forward to each morning as we head to work to start our day. Whether you grind your own beans or buy pre-ground coffee, you’re left with …

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My wife and I have each had our identities stolen recently, so keeping our personal information private has become a priority for us. In both of our cases, the identity theft was due to national breaches. However, that still put a spotlight on how easily information can get in the wrong hands. Growing up, my …

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