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Economic Preview: Economists predict U.S. added 1.7 million jobs in July, but admit it’s largely a guess. Here’s what worries them

The U.S. economy probably suffered a steep decline in hiring and job creation in July, but rarely has Wall Street been so flummoxed about the state of the labor market. The resurgence of the coronavirus epidemic in many American states and a potentially big shift in school employment could throw …

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ALL of the finishes in our modern Craftsman home!

Hello there! Since we moved into our modern Craftsman home nearly three years ago, I’ve received tons of questions about everything from our roof shingles to the bathroom tile. I wasn’t much help because I didn’t know the names of any of the items — until now!  When I was …

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12 steps to setting up a home classroom

As the debate around school openings continues, many parents are weighing how best to create a home learning space that’ll help a child focus on his or her lessons. This blog pulls together a dozen homeschool setup ideas. Depending on how old your kids are, as will your home’s size …

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