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No Georgetown homes made it to the Patch Deck the House finals, but you can still vote for which house you think is the best decorated in a Patch town.  The public schools in that to...

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The ground may be relatively dry here in the D.C. area, but there is snow within just a few hours’ drive. And where there’s snow, there’s skiing. Check out the basics on these ski re...

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Some 40 percent of all battery sales occur during the holiday season, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. That's only one of the holiday increases that can negatively i...

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Panicking? Don't. These retailers are open later than most on Christmas Eve. Today Show Financial Editor Jean Chatzky suggests deciding ahead of time what you intend to purchase, so ...