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Veteran homeowners recognize the value of remodeling their kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens and baths tend to appear dated more quickly than other spaces, such as living rooms and bedrooms, which can always be revamped with some fresh paint and new furnishings.
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Remodeling a kitchen adds value to a home. Remodeling Magazine's "Cost vs. Value Report" indicates mid-range kitchen remodels cost about $66,000, and homeowners can expect to recover about 60 to 80 percent of that cost at resale.
Read moreAccording to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, roughly 25,000 home fires causing more than 300 deaths occur in the United States each year. Homeowners can keep themselves and their families safe by being aware of the dangers around a home that can contribute to house fires and the preventive measures that can reduce the risk for such fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the following are the most common factors that can lead to fires around the house.
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Books are very popular gifts come the holiday season. Genres that run the gamut from fantasy to nonfiction ensure there's a book out there for everyone. But finding the right gift for a book-loving loved one may not be as easy as it seems.
Read moreThe Senate Public Safety Committee on Wednesday heard testimony from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and Office of the Attorney General in an interim study hosted by Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City, regarding the state’s response to the sexual assault kits backlog.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) reports that initial claims, continued claims, and the initial claims’ fourweek moving average declined, with the continued claims’ four-week moving average declining for the 10th consecutive week. The agency also reports the first-call resolution rate has increased to 87% for the month of September, with call wait times also declining to three minutes.
Read moreThe American Indian College Fund’s Indigenous Early Childhood Education program is poised to continue its work at tribal colleges and universities over the next four years thanks to a $5,315,000 grant from the Bezos Family Foundation.
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