Technology Spending On A Tighter Budget (NAPSI)—Though the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shake the worldwide economy, with the right guidelines and continued social distancing, many Americans are cautiously optimistic about a better future. For now, however, personal and business budgets are still tight, and a number of people are looking for where they might be Read More …
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Your Yard
Checklist: The Right Equipment To Create The Yard Of Your Dreams (NAPSI)—These days, many families are spending more time at home and “staycation-ing.” A beautiful landscape improves curb appeal and can increase your home value by as much as 17%, so investing in yard care can be a smart financial decision. An amazing yard extends Read More …
Five Fast Tips To Keep More Of Your Money
(NAPSI)—With day-to-day activities affected by the coronavirus, many people greatly reduced their spending. While saving money is great, a solid financial plan is even better. Here are hints on how: 1.Make a budget, but focus on the things that you can control. You can’t change your mortgage or rent payment overnight, but you can eat Read More …
Making Life More Fun
Summer Celebrations (NAPSI)—Helping people celebrate and connect is at the heart of what 1-800-Flowers does. And while distance is keeping us apart, we can still be there for the moments that count. As we move into the summer, here are some great ways to stay close for those special occasions, even when we can’t be Read More …
Energy Matters
Residential Solar + Battery Storage Solutions Protect Against Utility Outages (NAPSI)—The market for energy storage is growing—and with good reason. With power disruptions from electrical utilities driven by wildfires, storms, hurricanes and the continued decay of the power grid across the country, homeowners have turned to new solutions to keep the lights on. At Read More …
Protecting Your Assets
Get Ready: 10 Tips To Help Home And Business Owners Prepare Ahead Of Storms, Hurricanes And Floods (NAPSI)—The preparations you make now, ahead of storms, floods or hurricanes, can help you recover faster and stay safe during cleanup. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment, Read More …
Pet Peeves
U.S. Postal Service Offers Tips To Stop Dog Attacks On Mail Carriers (NAPSI)—Can you picture a member of your family attacking a mail carrier? Of course, you couldn’t, but it happened 5,803 times last year across the nation. Dearborn, MI, Letter Carrier Tameka Toliver recalls being pinned on a porch by a dog that Read More …
Health Matters
New Energy Storage Technologies to Support Renewables Post COVID-19 (NAPSI)—Cleaner air can improve public health, maybe even save lives. Fortunately, renewable energy resources—wind, sun, hydropower and the like—are now producing more electricity than coal. That’s where innovative energy storage solutions come in. They help create a cleaner world, encouraging investment into clean, green, renewable energy. Read More …
Pointers For Parents
Schools, Parents And COVID-19 (NAPSI)—K–12 education has gone through a seismic shift in the wake of COVID-19. Parents are finding themselves thrust into homeschooling, and educators, into virtual schooling. EdChoice, a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, teamed up with Morning Consult to release results of a recent poll to find out how it has affected families Read More …
Technology Improving Lives
Game-Changing Connectivity (NAPSI)—Technology is essential for any small business, whether a landscaper, retail establishment, consulting firm or just about anything else. Below are five technologies to strengthen and support your business. Five Types of Tech to Try: 1.BUSINESS INTERNET: Internet services bring the power of ultra-reliable, secure, gigabit-ready connectivity directly to your doorstep—or anywhere you Read More …