Author: Emma Reed

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A will needs to be treated with the same degree of caution with which you would approach any legal document. Unfortunately, many families will understand the pain of dealing with an invalid or poorly written will, even though the common mistakes are easily avoided…

1.     The will has been incorrectly witnessed

Like any legal document, the testator needs to ensure that their will has been witnessed properly. There are not too many requirements for witnesses, but it is very important you do not stray from them. Witnesses cannot be family, for instance, but far too many wills are witnessed by the testator’s partner or child. 

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Few things are better than coming home on a cold day to snuggle up in warmth — turning up the thermostat, lighting the fire and curling up with a cozy throw. However, you aren’t the only one who finds your home inviting, and you don’t want to cuddle up with a cockroach.

Pests like insects and outdoor creatures like rats and raccoons also need cozy spots to spend the winter — and your house offers the perfect abode. Eliminating a severe infestation can cost well over $1,000, money better spent on heating oil or holiday gifts.

Prevention is far better than a cure. The following five tips teach you how to keep your home pest-free this winter.

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Carpets can be a wonderful thing. It provides a homey feeling, is soft to walk on, and can help your home look more elegant. But there’s no doubt that carpet is also one of the most challenging things to clean. If you don’t want to replace your carpeting, then deep cleaning your carpets is essential so you don’t end up with stains and smells from all those spills. These six carpet cleaning tips will help you get started:

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