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Housecall Pro Launches major expansion of Trade Academy Scholarship to aid HVAC, electrical and plumbing careers

Housecall Pro Launches major expansion of Trade Academy Scholarship to aid HVAC, electrical and plumbing careers

Financial awards and resources aim to empower future technicians SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Housecall Pro, the premier software platform serving over 45,000 home service companies, has expanded its Trade Academy Scholarship program to include electrical and plumbing professionals in addition to HVAC. Applications for the Trade Academy Scholarship close on Dec. 31….

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Best Home Security Systems of 2025

Best Home Security Systems of 2025

1. Best overall: SimpliSafe SimpliSafe offers seven customizable home security system packages. We think the setup is straightforward, and we like the system’s sleek design and user-friendly app. There are six monitoring options, ranging from free to $79.99 a month, which you can pay for monthly and cancel anytime without entering a long-term contract. Simplisafe…

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Need a gardening fix? Try these podcasts

Need a gardening fix? Try these podcasts

Winter for many gardeners is a necessary quiet season and period of rest after the active outdoor spring-summer-fall months. December, although busy with shopping and holiday celebrations, is the perfect month to dream about spring gardening and enjoy the respite. One of the ways I gather information and inspiration is to listen to garden podcasts….

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At the IADMS Conference: Why Safe Flooring Matters for Every Style of Dance

At the IADMS Conference: Why Safe Flooring Matters for Every Style of Dance

Each year the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Conference gathers medical practitioners, researchers, and educators in the field for four days of sharing and reflection. As a longtime sponsor of IADMS, Harlequin Floors hosted an important discussion on flooring and dancer safety at this year’s October conference in Rimini, Italy.  Facilitated by Dance Media writer Kathleen McGuire,…

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