(NAPSI)—Every lawn is unique. From slopes and rough terrain to a cleverly crafted maze of trees, each lawn requires the right mower to make clean, precise cuts. To help you make the right decision when it comes to mower selection, here are some expert tips on how to accurately choose a zero-turn lawn mower. Durability: Read More …
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HEALTH AND WELL-BEING The Zika Virus: Six Prevention Tips
(NAPSI)—When you prepare your front porch, deck and backyard for warm weather entertaining, it’s important to take precautions against that unpopular party crasher, the mosquito. The pest can potentially endanger your guests, children and pets by spreading such diseases as West Nile, chikungunya and the Zika virus—but you can reduce your risk. Millions of people Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Prepare Your Deck For Outdoor Entertaining Season
(NAPSI)—This year, designers are seeing a growing trend emerge among homeowners: bringing their interior design aesthetic to their outdoor spaces. “Homeowners are looking for ways to let their personalities shine throughout every room in their homes, including the outdoors,” says HGTV/diy network star, Jeff Wilson. “It’s changing the way people approach decorating, including their decks Read More …
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DECORATOR’S NOTEBOOK Five Handy Pointers On Painting Your Home
(NAPSI)—A fresh coat of paint can be one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to update a home’s decor and value. With the right tools and tips, even first-time painters can learn to paint like a pro. Prep the Area Remove furniture, wall hangings, and light switch and outlet covers. Protect floors from drips Read More …
HOME SWEET HOME Clean Indoor Air
(NAPSI)—For clean, fresh air in your house, you need effective filters in your heating and cooling ducts. This is especially important if you have pets, plants, or people with allergies around. The newer sort of filters can remove more and much smaller particles than could older fiberglass filters. Dirty filters let dirt, allergens and mold Read More …
PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT Going Green With Redwood Decking
(NAPSI)—Many homeowners may be pleased and surprised to learn that some of the products that are friendliest to the environment come from the environment—and are available for their own houses. Redwood is an excellent example, offering more environmental benefits than anything man-made—from how it’s grown and harvested to how it can be reused and repurposed. Read More …
KITCHEN CORNER Six Things You May Not Have Known You Could Do With Your Range
(NAPSI)—Here’s hot news for home cooks: You may be able to get much more out of the kitchen stove than you realize. Today’s ranges let you do more than just heat up a frozen pizza or boil water. Here are six things you can do to make meals easier, faster and more fun to make. Read More …
FIRE SAFETY June Is National Safety Month: Tips To Protect Your Family And Home From Fire
(NAPSI)—There are more than 300,000 residential fires in the U.S. each year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. But a few simple steps can help keep you and yours safe. Learn more at http://www.rayovac.com/Learning/fire-safety.aspx. Editors’ Note: Although June is National Safety Month, this article can be helpful to your readers at any time.
Ten Signs Your Cooling System Requires A Service Technician
(NAPSI)—Before you turn on your air-conditioning system, you may need to perform a few simple maintenance tasks to ensure it runs efficiently—things such as changing filters, tightening loose screws and clearing away obstructions from vents. Systems that fail to turn on or present challenges beyond your expertise require the skills of a trained technician. This Read More …