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Save Money Through Energy Efficiency
(Family Features) As much as half of the average homeowner’s monthly utility expenses go toward cooling and heating, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). For many households, that makes energy the largest home-related expense each month, next to a mortgage payment.
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Home Improvement
Put Safety First
Tips for using power tools like a pro
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Home Improvement
How to Create a More Functional Laundry Room
(Family Features) A laundry room may be one of the spaces that you use the most, but cramped quarters and clutter can hinder your productivity. Eliminate the excuses and get your laundry room under control with these tips to add function to your washing routine.
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- 2020 Interior Design Trends on the Horizon
- Posted: December 14, 2019
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(StatePoint) The beginning of the new year is a natural time to think about refreshing the look of your home, and in 2020, “cozy” and “warm” are trending keywords for interior design, according to experts, with luxurious textiles, inviting color palettes, and warm mixed metals found across all design styles.
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- Sleigh Holiday Décor With These On-Trend Design Tips
- Posted: December 12, 2019
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(StatePoint) There’s something magical about the winter holiday season -- perhaps it’s the moments spent with loved ones, the aroma of sugar cookies and peppermint, or the cozy, twinkling lights. But when it comes to decorating, there are hundreds of different styles and determining your personal holiday aesthetic can be difficult.
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- 5 Tips for a Merry Holiday Home
- Posted: December 02, 2019
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(StatePoint) A merry holiday season starts at home. Here are some nice ways to add cheer to the rooms and spaces where people gather.
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- 2020 Wallpaper and Home Decorating Trends [Video]
- Updated: November 07, 2019 - 2:31 am
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- Tips for Creating the Perfect Home Office
- Posted: August 23, 2019
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(StatePoint) With more people nationwide opting to create their own businesses or work for their employer remotely, the home office has become one of the most used spaces of the house, with many people spending more than eight hours a day in this room. If you’re one of these people, the kitchen table just won’t cut it if you’re looking to get serious and organized.
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- How to Update Home Lighting to be Easy on the Eyes
- Posted: August 15, 2019
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(StatePoint) If you ever experience eyestrain, tired itchy eyes, blurry vision or headaches, it may be time to give your home a lighting makeover.
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- How to Nail the Farmhouse Style in Your Interior Decorating
- Updated: July 12, 2019 - 2:30 am
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(StatePoint) Farmhouse style is cozy, rustic, charming and eclectic. While creating the vibe in your own home is easy, according to home decorating experts, it requires some attention to detail.
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- Tips to Nail the Latest Home Design Trend
- Posted: May 02, 2019
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(StatePoint) Redecorating? Experts say to keep in mind that the days of matching metals used for lighting, cabinet hardware and plumbing are over. Today’s rule: mix it up! When done right, combining colors adds visual interest and depth to a space.
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- Home Updates that Pay Off
- Posted: February 14, 2019
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(StatePoint) Whether you’re remodeling for a fresh take on an old style or contemplating a new build, there are choices you can make that will definitely pay off, say experts.
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- Trees Not Tombstones: New Options For End-of-Life
- Updated: January 18, 2020 - 2:31 am
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(NAPSI)—The vast majority of Americans have not completed their end-of-life planning. In fact, over half of those age 45-plus have done no end-of-life planning at all, according to a recent survey conducted by Better Place Forests, the country’s first sustainable alternative to cemeteries for families that choose cremation.
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- Beneficial Microbes In Our Everyday Lives
- Updated: January 15, 2020 - 2:33 am
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(NAPSI)—The last few years have seen a substantial increase in the number of products containing microbes in the market. Microbes are living organisms, such as bacteria or fungi, that are too small for the naked eye. They are found all around us and present rich opportunities to advance our lives.
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- Gifts That Give Back—To The Planet
- Updated: January 04, 2020 - 2:38 am
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(NAPSM)—You can give more, get more and save more this holiday season, when you present presents that use less energy.
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- “Bee” Thankful for Pollinators
- Updated: January 07, 2020 - 2:47 am
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(NAPSI)—When you gather with family or friends around the table this holiday season, consider just how much pollinators contribute to your favorite dishes.
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- How To Choose A Christmas Tree: Tips From Expert Arborist Mark Chisholm
- Updated: December 10, 2019 - 2:30 am
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(NAPSI)—There’s more to decking the halls with just the right Christmas tree than many people realize. Here are seven hints that can help:
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- Resolve to Green Your Grocery Shopping in 2020
- Posted: December 02, 2019
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(StatePoint) In our grab-and-go culture, plastic is pervasive at the grocery store. But as more supermarkets worldwide adopt smart strategies for reducing single-use plastic packaging, experts say that these same changes are possible here in the U.S., so long as retailers, companies and individuals commit to making them a reality.
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- Gifts That Do A World Of Good
- Updated: November 28, 2019 - 4:04 am
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(NAPSI)—This holiday season, you don’t have to look far to find items that deliver great features and functionality but use less energy. Products that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR label save money on energy bills and help protect the environment, making them gifts that do a world of good.
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- 3 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Holiday Season
- Posted: November 07, 2019
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(StatePoint) On average, there has been an astonishing 60 percent decline in the size of populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians in just over 40 years, according to the most recent World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Planet Report, and the top threat to species is human activity.
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- Celebrate ENERGY STAR Day-Every Day
- Updated: October 26, 2019 - 2:35 am
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(NAPSI)—Every October, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates ENERGY STAR Day to raise awareness about the benefits of saving energy today, tomorrow, and for good.
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- Your neighborhood deer are gearing up for winter - Get ready
- Updated: November 22, 2019 - 2:39 am
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- Like many mammals, deer physically prepare for winter by better insulating their bodies. In the fall, deer gradually trade their summer coats for a warmer winter one, which is more substantial and has thicker, longer, darker hair called "guard hairs" to protect their fur and skin from rain and snow. - more »
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- Save Money Through Energy Efficiency
- Updated: January 24, 2020 - 2:39 am
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(Family Features) As much as half of the average homeowner’s monthly utility expenses go toward cooling and heating, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). For many households, that makes energy the largest home-related expense each month, next to a mortgage payment.
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- Put Safety First
- Updated: January 24, 2020 - 2:39 am
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Tips for using power tools like a pro
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- How to Create a More Functional Laundry Room
- Updated: January 24, 2020 - 2:39 am
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(Family Features) A laundry room may be one of the spaces that you use the most, but cramped quarters and clutter can hinder your productivity. Eliminate the excuses and get your laundry room under control with these tips to add function to your washing routine.
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- Starting a Home Remodeling Project
- Updated: January 24, 2020 - 2:39 am
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7 tips for choosing a qualified contractor
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- Make the Most of Your Bathroom Renovation
- Updated: January 27, 2020 - 2:39 am
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(Family Features) Adding additional bathroom space to your home or renovating an outdated lavatory can improve your home’s usability and increase its value, too. To get the most practical benefits and value out of your new space, there are several factors to consider.
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- A Crazy Buggy Summer: Tips for Dealing With Home Insect Invasions
- Posted: July 23, 2019
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(StatePoint) Spotting more bugs than usual around the house? While a pest problem can cause embarrassment and concern, this summer you can take comfort in the fact that not only are you not alone, there are new ways of dealing with insects that can help you manage the problem without harsh chemicals.
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- Tips to Outsmart Bugs in Your Home
- Posted: May 24, 2019
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(StatePoint) If you have bugs in your home -- as many households do and the majority worry about -- there may be good reasons for this. Insects are resilient, strategic and way smarter than you may realize.
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- Moving Tips to Make Unpacking Easy
- Posted: May 22, 2019
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(StatePoint) When it comes to moving, we usually focus on the process of getting organized and boxing up valuables. But we often forget about the debatably more stressful part of moving: unpacking.
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- Tips for Tackling Disorganized Areas of Your Home
- Posted: May 02, 2019
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(StatePoint) While we all know that minimalism is “in” right now, thanks to Japanese cleaning guru Marie Kondo and her “Tidying Up” show on Netflix, decluttering your whole house can feel daunting.
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