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The Moneyist: ‘These dogs have been kissed and cuddled by their owners.’ How is our pet salon still open when human salons are closed?

Dear Moneyist, I am a pet stylist. I feel most people would agree that my job definitely falls into the nonessential category and it is, in fact, on the list of nonessential businesses ordered closed by my state and by the town in which I work. The problem is, I …

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Style Scouting: Vol. 11

I hope this post finds you happy, healthy and safe. Life feels a bit surreal and a little scary right now and I am trying to find ways to get my mind off the news and go about my day in a positive and uplifting way. In my weekend posts, …

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Multi-Purpose Skewers

Simple Solutions Wooden skewers can solve multiple solutions in the shop. (DepositPhotos) https://todayshomeowner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SS-Skewers.mp3 Wooden skewers used for barbecuing are handy to have around the shop. Use them to puncture the foil seals in tubes of caulk, sealant, and adhesives. They’re also great for spreading glue into mortises, dowel holes, biscuit …

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