Category: Home Improvement

Understanding Our Environment

Keep Calm And Don’t Bug Out About The Asian Giant Hornet by Dick Rogers, principal scientist and entomologist, Bayer Bee Care Program  (NAPSI)—Scientific information can ease the fears of many people concerned about the arrival of the Asian giant hornet in the United States.  What do we know? Hornets are found in many parts of Read More …

Moving Ideas

Moving Safely During the Coronavirus Crisis (NAPSI)—If you and your family plan to move soon, you’ll be pleased to know that moving is considered an essential service.  How professional movers go about that, however, varies from state to state and the manner and degree to which they’re enforcing social distancing and permitting businesses to operate Read More …

Kitchen Corner

Creating A Chef-Inspired Kitchen (NAPSI)—Cooking like a professional doesn’t have to mean a kitchen full of expensive gadgets, but you do want one where prepping, cooking and cleaning is seamless and comfortable. That requires considering design details that enhance the workflow. Consider these helpful hints: Smart Storage Items that are used frequently should be kept Read More …

Health And Well-Being

Kitchen Design with Health and Ergonomics in Mind (NAPSI)—Whether you’re among the 50 million Americans over 65 (90 percent of whom hope to continue to age at home), the 60 percent of families with children at home, have other ability issues or safety concerns or think you could someday, incorporating ergonomic elements that promote a Read More …

Moving Ideas

Tips for Staying Safe and Connected During a Move (NAPSI)—Planning a move can be stressful, but planning a move in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic brings a new set of challenges. Stay safe and connected with some smart pre-move planning; here are some tips:   Follow Approved Protocols—If you can’t postpone your move, take Read More …

Your Yard

Make Your Garden Count For Butterflies (NAPSI)­—In this season of social distancing, many Americans are turning to gardening, finding joy and peace in an outdoor activity that can be safely enjoyed from home. “What all gardeners know, and the rest of you may discover, is that if you have even the smallest space, a pot Read More …

Mother’s Day Ideas

How To Make Mother’s Day From Anywhere (NAPSI)—For many Americans, this May 10 will be a Mother’s day like no other. Some families have been home together for weeks and developed a new appreciation for all their mother does. Others are unable to see their mothers person due to social distancing or just because of Read More …

Protecting Our Environment

Celebrate Earth Day (NAPSI)—Today, as the world struggles with a new health crisis, it is more important than ever to protect the air, land and water that sustain humanity. One way is to celebrate Earth Day, now 50 years old. In 1970, millions of Americans joined together and created a movement to address pollution that Read More …

Energy Matters

Save Money And Power (NAPSI)—The U.S. Department of Energy estimates 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling a home is wasted. Contaminants in the heating and cooling system cause it to work harder, and shorten its life. Even with filters, the HVAC system still gets dirty through normal use. A Read More …

Your Garden

Your Backyard Isn’t Cancelled: Six Tips To Celebrate Earth Day Right At Home (NAPSI)—The 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 can be a good time for everyone to take some time to get outside, even if current conditions mean a community event to celebrate isn’t available. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to Read More …