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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.

For many, pizza is one of quickest, easiest, and tastiest meals on the planet. Whether it’s for an evening meal with your kids, or for a dinner date with your significant other, it’s hard to deny that pizza makes for an easy meal with an even-easier clean up. With pizza generally being sold in cardboard …

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Worried about radon levels in your home? Rightly so because it is the second leading cause of lung cancer to smoking and there’s no way to avoid it. It’s a natural by-product of uranium found in all types of soils. The highest concentration is found in basements and crawlspaces closest to the soil beneath your …

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You could be scarily surprised by the sheer number of flammable liquids you have stored around your home. Some are obvious that you need to take extra safety precautions, others, not so much. Watch this video showing the reaction of common household items when exposed to a naked flame… Younger viewers – these are done …

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All homeowners have the same decorating problem – paint storage. Once you’re finished painting, there’s always some leftover paint. If you’re wise, you’ll store it because you’re going to need it for touch-ups. Especially, if it’s a water-based/latex paint as those aren’t as durable as your solvent-based paints. The Types of Paints for Interior Decor …

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Recently in our area, it seems that mail theft has become a common issue. On the local news, there have been numerous reports of people getting their mail stolen in neighborhoods close to where we live. Nothing is worse than having a gift for your child stolen from your doorstep by some low-life criminal. Equally …

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When it comes to home security and keeping your family safe, it’s important to consider all entry points into your house. One of the easiest entry points that many people don’t consider is through your basement windows. If you live in an apartment or live is an area that has a warm climate all year …

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