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Home Improvement
Invite the Outdoors In
(Family Features) Despite the comfort and convenience it affords, modern society is contributing to a vanishing relationship with the natural environment. However, there are plenty of ways to bring nature indoors to reap the benefits of an earthy connection inside your home.
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Home Improvement
Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space
(Family Features) Transforming your backyard into a true extension of your home’s living space is a relatively easy way to add usable square footage and increase enjoyment of your home. Making outdoor upgrades is also a scalable project, meaning you can do as little or as much as your budget allows and continue enhancing the space over time.
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Home Improvement
Tips for Tackling Storm-Related Roof Damage
(Family Features) Having your home severely damaged by a storm can turn your world upside down. The damage could simply be cosmetic, or so extensive as to render your home uninhabitable. In either case, you need to act fast, but smart, to ensure that your home will be properly repaired.
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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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- Celebrate spring with sweet and festive projects for your kids
- Updated: June 24, 2019 - 2:36 am
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(BPT) - Get your kids excited about spring's arrival and its festive holidays by making fun crafts and sweet treats together. Creating decorations and enjoying fun desserts together is one of the best ways to create lasting family memories. Why not start some new family traditions with your children this spring?
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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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- Tips to Make A Style Statement in Every Room of Your House
- Posted: December 27, 2018
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(StatePoint) Want to elevate your home décor in the new year? Whether you’re going for farmhouse style or mid-century modern décor, make a statement in every room, even the most neglected spaces.
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- How to Create a Holiday Atmosphere at Home
- Posted: December 02, 2018
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(StatePoint) Creating festive cheer at home for the holidays is easy and fun. Here are some great ways to transform your space into a winter wonderland.
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- The Verdict Is In: These 5 Home Design Ideas Will be Trending in 2019
- Posted: November 26, 2018
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(StatePoint) Usher in the new year with a crop of inspiring fresh ideas across home design.
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- 3 Easy Ways to Illuminate Your Home for the Holidays
- Posted: November 15, 2018
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(StatePoint) ‘Tis the season of friends, family and entertaining! If you’re planning on hosting guests -- whether for an entire week of family fun or a one-night celebration -- now’s the time to get your home in the holiday spirit.
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- Black and White: A Reemerging Home Design Trend
- Updated: November 09, 2018 - 2:56 am
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(StatePoint) Black and white always has been a classic color pairing, and this neutral palette has resurged as one of today’s hottest design trends.
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- Home Design Ideas for Travel Enthusiasts
- Updated: November 09, 2018 - 2:56 am
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(StatePoint) Travelers are often struck by the unique style of a certain locale, such as the bright colors of Havana or the chic sophistication of Paris. If your family plans to travel soon, you will likely return longing to recreate memories of your time away.
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- How to Select the Best Ceiling Fans for Your Home Interiors
- Updated: November 09, 2018 - 2:56 am
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(StatePoint) If you have a “less is more†outlook on home decorating purchasing decisions, you probably want your lighting fixtures to not only be functional, but also fashionable elements that complement other accessories and contribute to your overall interior design. When it comes to ceiling fans, experts say that by shopping around, you can find a highly functional fixture that can even serve as the focal point of a room.
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- Go Green on Your Grass With Electric Lawn Mowers
- Posted: May 23, 2019
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- Spring is here and that means it's lawn cutting season. In the interest of curbing your carbon footprint and "going green," you may want to consider an eco-friendly alternative to a healthy, beautiful lawn - an electric lawn mower. Options for self-propelled, high-powered electric lawn mowers abound, and there's a mower to fit every lawn and budget. - more »
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- 7-Eleven Helps Drivers Curb Their Carbon Impact
- Posted: May 20, 2019
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(NewsUSA)
- Summer travel is heating up and Americans are making plans to hit the open road to enjoy time off with family and friends. According to a recent survey from the American Automobile Association, approximately two-thirds of American families will travel this summer, and just over half of them will do so by car. Anticipation of lower gas prices this summer adds to the appeal of car trips, but today's auto travelers are also more mindful of the impact of their activities on the environment. - more »
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- If you're feeling stressed and anxious, research says: feed the birds
- Updated: June 15, 2019 - 2:33 am
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(NewsUSA)
- In today's constant contact, cell-phone celebrated, digital world, most people can go days or even weeks without spending any time in natural sunlight. Instead, we eat breakfast inside, or on the go, only to race to an office, filled with artificial light and plastic plants, for 8 to 10 hours a day. It's no wonder why Americans' mental health is suffering. - more »
- 5 ways you can help fight climate change
- Posted: April 15, 2019
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- Spending time outside this spring comes with a caveat - check for ticks
- Updated: June 13, 2019 - 2:30 am
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- It's time to start talking ticks. Spring signals a particularly active time for ticks, just when gardeners get antsy to get their hands dirty, working in their gardens. For anyone looking forward to spending time outdoors Be Warned: tick-borne disease is on the rise. - more »
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- How Are You Going To Celebrate Earth Day?
- Updated: April 11, 2019 - 2:30 am
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(NAPSI)—On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans gathered in the streets, in parks and in auditoriums around the country in support of a healthy, sustainable environment. By the end of that year, the first Earth Day had led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This year, the EPA is hoping that same number of Americans will make a difference—by pledging to choose ENERGY STAR certified products. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR label—everything from appliances and electronics to LED lighting, smart thermostats and air conditioners—are independently certified to save energy and reduce emissions of the greenhouse gases associated with climate change.
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- Be ‘Earth-Minded’
- Updated: April 10, 2019 - 2:40 am
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(NAPSI)—In celebration of Earth Day this month, an online Environmental Survey can help families and classroom students score their environmental habits and get practical tips on how to conserve energy, save water, and reduce waste and pollution.
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- 5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Month
- Posted: April 03, 2019
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(StatePoint) Are you looking for ways to celebrate Earth Month? From enjoying nature to making simple changes to your routine that will have a positive impact on the environment, here are five cool ideas for marking the occasion.
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- A Riddle for Our Times
- Updated: May 24, 2019 - 2:34 am
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- Easy Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly
- Posted: March 20, 2019
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(StatePoint) Earth Month, celebrated in April, is a great time to take a look at your daily habits and consider how you can give your lifestyle a green makeover.
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- Invite the Outdoors In
- Updated: June 21, 2019 - 2:36 am
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(Family Features) Despite the comfort and convenience it affords, modern society is contributing to a vanishing relationship with the natural environment. However, there are plenty of ways to bring nature indoors to reap the benefits of an earthy connection inside your home.
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- Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space
- Updated: June 24, 2019 - 2:36 am
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(Family Features) Transforming your backyard into a true extension of your home’s living space is a relatively easy way to add usable square footage and increase enjoyment of your home. Making outdoor upgrades is also a scalable project, meaning you can do as little or as much as your budget allows and continue enhancing the space over time.
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- Tips for Tackling Storm-Related Roof Damage
- Updated: June 24, 2019 - 2:36 am
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(Family Features) Having your home severely damaged by a storm can turn your world upside down. The damage could simply be cosmetic, or so extensive as to render your home uninhabitable. In either case, you need to act fast, but smart, to ensure that your home will be properly repaired.
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- Explore Top Summer Travel Destinations
- Updated: June 24, 2019 - 2:36 am
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(Family Features) From a tropical retreat to exploring a new culture, summer is an ideal and popular time to travel. With a literal world of options, it can be tough to narrow down just where you want to visit, so get started with these popular destinations for a memorable getaway.
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- Workplace Tips and Strategies for New Parents
- Updated: June 24, 2019 - 2:36 am
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(Family Features) While having or adopting a child can be a rewarding and exciting time for new parents, many working moms and dads will tell you navigating the complex maze of employee benefits can be confusing. Between short-term disability insurance, Family Medical Leave, vacation, paid time off and state and municipal paid leave laws, the process can be anxiety-inducing.
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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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- Upgrade Your Kitchen to Cook Like a Professional Chef
- Updated: November 09, 2018 - 3:00 am
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(StatePoint) Of course, cooking like a chef at home requires talent and practice. But there’s no doubt about it -- having the right culinary tools, appliances and prep space is essential, too.
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