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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

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Prior to modern refrigeration techniques (and their consequent energy consumption and environmental impact), most houses were designed to accommodate storage of food throughout the year. Using your own space to store food has several benefits: It is a greener alternative to storage than using an extra refrigerator or freezer.

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Should YOU Buy a Boat?

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These will include things such as insurance, property taxes, gasoline (to get to the lake and to boat on the lake), maintenance, boat slip fees and storage fees in off season. For some, it can make financial sense – if you live at water’s edge and use it every day, or build a business around it. Boating is fun.

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