(NAPSI)—For a lawn that turns the neighbors green with envy, heed these four hints: 1. Water well: Water your lawn early in the morning when temperatures are cool to cut down on diseases and destructive insects. 2. Feed it: Use fertilizer that provides nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. 3. Mulch it: Mulch prevents evaporation and weed Read More …
Category: Home Improvement
Fire Safety How to Be Safe from Fires
(NAPSI)—Two in five people say they’re more likely to win the lottery than lose their home in a fire, according to a 2019 national American Red Cross survey. Yet the odds of dying from exposure to fire or smoke (nearly 1 in 1,500) are greater than winning the lottery (typically 1 in millions). Because seven Read More …
Protecting The Environment How Are You Going To Celebrate Earth Day?
(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 Read More …
Think Earth Be ‘Earth-Minded’
(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. The free survey can be taken in just a few minutes on a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Based Read More …
Color Design Why And How To Be In The Pink
(NAPSI)—It’s official: Pink is having its moment. From the runway to the red carpet, this coveted color is seen just about everywhere. And 1-800-Flowers.com is joining the pink party. Always ahead of the curve, this top floral gifting company has recently named the hot pink rose its 2019 Flower of the Year, leading to the Read More …
Hints For Homeowners Going Away? Tips To Keep Your Home Safe While You’re On Vacation
(NAPSI)—Peace of mind is important to just about all homeowners, including when they’re away on a hard-earned vacation. When warm weather arrives, however, crime rates increase, according to a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Fortunately, you may be able to reduce any vacation time stress by taking five steps to improve Read More …
Water Facts & Figures Floods Can Affect Your Well Water’s Well-Being
(NAPSI)—For over a million families, farmers and business owners, seeing floodwaters receding may just be the beginning of their troubles—but it doesn’t have to be. The Problem The National Ground Water Association (NGWA)—a not-for-profit professional society and trade association—says people who have inground wells in areas affected by flooding need to watch for contaminated water. Read More …
Hints For The Home Don’t Forget THIS During A Deep Housecleaning
(NAPSI)—When it comes to doing a thorough cleaning, there are the “usual suspects”: getting rid of old clothes and magazines, organizing the pantry, cleaning the yard and getting the garden ready to plant. But there’s one item that many people don’t think about when it comes to deep cleaning—unused, unwanted cans of paint. Not only Read More …
Kitchen Corner Four Tips To Help You Perk Up Your Kitchen
(NAPSI)—Remodeling a kitchen can be a great idea—for most families it is the heart of the home and most-used room—and it can be easier than you may realize, if you heed these four suggestions. Helpful Hints Cabinet “magic”: Instead of going through the trouble and expense of installing new, custom cabinets, give your current ones Read More …
Health And Well-Being Ten Easy Ways To Get A Dose Of Vitamin N(ature) In Just Ten Minutes
(NAPSI)—A growing body of scientific evidence proves getting outside (i.e., being an “outsider”) is good for our health and well-being. Exploring and appreciating nature—in our own backyards, community parks and school yards—reduces stress, improves memory, boosts heart health, and offers a host of other benefits for our minds and bodies. “Having a living landscape of Read More …