If you own an inground swimming pool, you likely spend each spring and early summer in constant anticipation of the fun family adventures and parties you'll have around your pool. However, the thrill of constant summer use can take its toll over time, and as your pool ages, you may find yourself needing to replace or repair various components more and more frequently. Read on to learn about how you can maintain and patch your pool to help minimize the time (and cost) of future repairs.
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Many people automatically schedule long-distance relocation for the summer months because they'll enjoy better weather, the kids will be out of school, and they've got visions of combining their move with a leisurely road trip. However, household moving during the summer months does not come without its own set of problems. Other families with school-aged children are moving as well, and the summer months are when most active-duty military families relocate, meaning that moving companies may be overtaxed.
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If you've been reassigned by your current employer to an office in another part of the country -- or if you're obtaining new employment that requires you to move residences -- you may be debating the pros and cons of such a move. Often, employers can tilt the balance in their favor by offering relocation assistance or a signing bonus in exchange for a quick start date. Because the acceptance of this type of arrangement can have tax consequences, there are a number of factors you'll want to take into consideration before making your final decision.
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