(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 …
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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 …
Cooking Corner A Sweet And Savory Side
(NAPSI)—Here’s a delicious twist on an old favorite: creamy, cheesy, scalloped sweet potatoes, an easy-to-make casserole that will wow everyone at the table. High in fiber and loaded with vitamins and minerals, California sweet potatoes add just a hint of sweetness to this rich and savory dish. Serve it next to your Easter ham, your Read More …
Pointers For Parents Head Off A Head Lice Infestation Before It Happens
(NAPSI)—Head lice love every season and anyone with a head of hair. They’re not going anywhere. If you find lice, treat with a product that kills both lice and eggs to avoid needing to retreat seven days later for hatching eggs that combing may have missed. Fortunately, if you want to reduce your head lice 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 …
Pressure Ulcers Cost U.S. Healthcare $10.2 Billion and Contribute to Nearly 29,000 Hospital Deaths Each Year
But new technology can dramatically curb the pressure ulcer pandemic by Margaret Doucette, D.O. (NAPSI)—American healthcare, renowned for pioneering new technology to save lives, has all but ignored one of the most costly and deadly Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HACs), which the federal government defines as preventable patient injuries. While the number of other HACs has decreased Read More …