(NAPSI)—It’s the heart of winter, which means plenty of snow removal is in your future. Poorly maintained equipment and using the wrong clearing techniques can make shoveling or blowing your driveway and walkways a chore. Follow the tips below to make snow removal as easy as possible. Start Early and Shovel Often It’s easier to Read More …
Category: Home Improvement
Hints For Homeowners Top Roofing Trends
(NAPSI)—While replacing your roof can be expensive, it may pay to know more about increasingly popular stone-coated metal. There are five good reasons: Durability: Combining the strength of steel with the design versatility of crushed stone, stone-coated metal roofing offers a better-looking way to protect your investment. Thanks to its engineering, stone-coated metal stands up Read More …
Valentine’s Day Gift How To Wow The One Who Wows You
(NAPSI)—Legend has it that King Henry VIII—the one who famously had six wives—declared the first Valentine’s Day in 1537. Ever since, it’s been an occasion to show the one you love how much you care with cards, sweets, gifts and flowers. For many, it just isn’t Valentine’s without flowers. Some 200 million roses are grown Read More …
Safety Sense Prevent CO Poisoning
(NAPSI)—Each year, more than 400 people die from unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and more than 20,000 visit the emergency room. CO poisoning can be prevented with a few precautions: What To Do Never use portable electric generators, charcoal grills or other similar devices inside your home, garage or in any confined area that can Read More …
Improving Our Climate 3M™ Smog-reducing Granules Roofing Solutions To Environmental Concerns
(NAPSI)—More and more Americans are calling the nation’s cities home. According to 2010 Census data, an estimated 80.7 percent of Americans now live in urban areas—up from 79 percent in 2000. Not only does this urban population increasingly tax the country’s infrastructure, but it is also having an effect—both directly and indirectly—on the environment. The Read More …
Hints For Homeowners New Shingles Protect The Curb Appeal Of Homes
(NAPSI)—Increasingly, homeowners seeking to protect the curb appeal of their residences are looking up—at their roofs. In many areas, roofs have black streaks caused by algae—and this is the top appearance-related problem reported to roofing contractors. Fortunately, homeowners don’t have to accept the fate of algae making a roof look old before its time. A Read More …
Making Life Better Give The Gift Of Delicious Coffee
(NAPSI)—Have you ever wondered what to buy a friend for the holidays and wished you could get them something that they would enjoy every day? Everyone has at least one friend who simply cannot live without their coffee. If that friend uses a pod brewing system, they are choosing convenience and speed but sacrificing flavor Read More …
Environmental News And Notes Myths And Facts About Recycling Cartons
(NAPSI)—Recycling is one of the easiest ways the average person can help the environment. Not only does recycling prevent items from ending up in landfills, it reduces the amount of raw materials used to make new products. Here are some myths and facts about recycling commonly used food and beverage cartons: Myth: Cartons can’t be Read More …
Gift Guide Holiday Gift Ideas For The Hardest-Working People On Your List
(NAPSI)—When shopping for the doers and makers on your list this season, don’t forget the DIYers, outdoorsmen, and other hardworking people who will appreciate rugged workwear. Winter Essentials In preparation for the coldest months of the year, Carhartt’s Quick Duck Sawtooth Parka with 3M Thinsulate insulation or the Yukon Extremes Bib Overall with an Arctic Read More …
Making Life Better Start Breathing Clean
(NAPSI)—A new year, whether the one on the calendar or a more personal milestone, is a good time to give your health and well-being a new start, too. Here are three hints on how: Be active—but don’t set too high a goal. Just walking for 30 minutes a day, even in 10-minute increments, can make Read More …