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What can you recommend that will make a kitchen safer and easier to use? My wife, who loves to cook, has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year. We would like to modify the space to make it safer and more practical. There are a number of simple modifications and inexpensive add-ons that can transform your kitchen into a safer environment. Depending on your needs, here are some suggestions for each aspect of the kitchen. Floors: Replace kitchen throw rugs with non-skid or gel floor mats to reduce tripping or slipping. Gel mats are comfortable to stand on for long periods of time. Lights: Replace dim lighting with bright new ceiling lights. Also, consider adding under-cabinet task lighting to brighten up kitchen countertops. Cabinets and Drawers: Reduce bending or reaching by organizing your kitchen cabinets and drawers so that the items you use most frequently are...
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In IR-2020-259, the Internal Revenue Service announced that November 30 to December 4, 2020 will be the Annual National Tax Security Awareness Week. Each year, the IRS highlights the best methods for protecting individuals or businesses from identity theft and other security risks. IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig stated, "As the holiday season and tax season approach, everyone should remember to take basic steps to protect themselves. With more taxpayers and tax preparers working remotely, identity thieves are trying to use COVID-19 to scare and scam people out of their identities or money. All of us must be on guard and use the strongest security measures we can. The goal of National Tax Security Awareness Week is to remind people about important steps they can take to protect themselves and their tax information." As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the IRS is receiving reports on many...
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At any given time, the average American maintains between 30 and 50 online accounts. These may be with banks, financial...
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