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How To Choose A Christmas Tree: Tips From Expert Arborist Mark Chisholm
(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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Green Living
Prepare Your Family for Winter Weather
(Family Features) While the impact of winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans are affected in some capacity each year as temperatures drop, from freezing rain to severe blizzards. One of the key dangers when severe weather strikes is the potential loss of heat, power and communication services. Making a portable generator part of your family’s emergency plan can help keep your loved ones safe and warm in the event of an unexpected power outage.
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Green Living
Clever Kitchen Upgrades
Fresh colors and textures for a functional kitchen style
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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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- 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 Choose A Christmas Tree: Tips From Expert Arborist Mark Chisholm
- Posted: December 05, 2019
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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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(NewsUSA)
- 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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- Are Those Eco-Friendly Product Labels Telling the Truth?
- Posted: October 07, 2019
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(StatePoint) When you see a product labeled “eco-friendly,” or “environmentally sustainable,” it can be tempting to take this at face-value and feel good about your purchase. However, a new report shows that while many major companies are making claims that they are tackling the plastic pollution crisis, there are reasons to be skeptical.
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- Eco-Smart Company Keeps Landfills Free of Old Textile Fibers
- Updated: October 26, 2019 - 2:35 am
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(NewsUSA)
- You probably don't think much about the fate of old, worn-out uniforms from restaurants, stores, healthcare facilities, sports teams, and other industries. But the fact is that many end up in landfills. However, one company is doing its part to lessen this carbon footprint by repurposing these old uniforms into new. - more »
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- Know What To Do In Case Of A Disaster
- Updated: September 10, 2019 - 2:55 am
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(NAPSI)—In 2019 alone, there have been at least six weather and climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each—but you can be prepared for anything with the expert assistance of a NAPO Professional Member.
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- How Your Family Can Protect Songbirds Around Your House and Garden
- Posted: August 08, 2019
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(StatePoint) Songbirds are not only beautiful, they are a vital component of the ecosystems they inhabit. If you have a garden, you may have observed this in action.
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- Prepare Your Family for Winter Weather
- Updated: December 06, 2019 - 2:45 am
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(Family Features) While the impact of winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans are affected in some capacity each year as temperatures drop, from freezing rain to severe blizzards. One of the key dangers when severe weather strikes is the potential loss of heat, power and communication services. Making a portable generator part of your family’s emergency plan can help keep your loved ones safe and warm in the event of an unexpected power outage.
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- Clever Kitchen Upgrades
- Updated: December 06, 2019 - 2:45 am
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Fresh colors and textures for a functional kitchen style
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- Spruce Up Your Guestroom for the Holidays
- Updated: December 06, 2019 - 2:45 am
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(Family Features) The holidays are typically a time for lots of merriment and cheer. They also often include an abundance of guests visiting your home, which means it’s time to get the guestroom ready for family and friends who’ll be spending time with you this season.
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- 3 Holiday Activities to Engage with Loved Ones
- Updated: December 06, 2019 - 2:45 am
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(Family Features) Any time can be the right time to enjoy memorable moments with family members, but the holidays present a special opportunity to have meaningful conversations and interactions with loved ones.
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- Warm, Cozy and Eco-Friendly
- Updated: December 06, 2019 - 2:45 am
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Earth-friendly home improvements for winter
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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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