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Safety Sense
(NAPSI)—Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other storms can damage homes, businesses and communities. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) offers tips to help everyone stay safe during …
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9/30/22 11:27 AM
Safety Around The Home
(NAPSI)—In 2020, 58,950 wildfires burned 10.1 million acres, the second-most acreage impacted in a year since 1960. Nearly 40% of these acres were in California, where 30 people were killed, 8,500 …
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9/26/22 11:00 AM
Hints For Homeowners
(NAPSI)—When it looks like winter is coming, there are certain steps you can take to breathe easier at home.
In addition to clearing clogged gutters, closing storm windows and prepping the …
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8/29/22 08:50 AM
Unsung Heroes
(NAPSI)—The next time you walk in to a cool, comfortable home, you may care to thank an HVAC technician.
These men and women often have to brave extremely unpleasant conditions, especially …
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8/2/22 08:46 AM
Safety Sense
(NAPSI)—Having the right outdoor power equipment on hand year-round is important—in more ways than many people realize. That’s according to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), …
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7/27/22 08:40 AM
Pet Care Advice
(NAPSI)—If U.S. dogs and cats were their own country, they’d rank fifth in global meat consumption. In fact, through their diet, our pets constitute about 25–30% of the environmental impacts …
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6/14/22 09:28 AM
Hints For Homeowners
(NAPSI)—The 2022 hurricane season is underway, with the Colorado State University (CSU) Tropical Meteorology Project Team forecasting an above-average storm season for the Atlantic basin. Emergency …
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6/9/22 08:38 AM
The Healthy Home
(NAPSI)—The joys of warm weather are somewhat reduced for the more than 50 million Americans who have allergies or asthma.
The Problem
When it comes to allergies, most people consider …
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5/31/22 08:46 AM
Hints For Homeowners
(NAPSI)—If you have 30 seconds—and a free new app—you can save yourself time, money and trouble, and help preserve the planet at the same time. The app helps people tackle and reduce home …
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5/27/22 08:37 AM
Protecting Our Environment
(NAPSI)—It’s likely you see one of the most common sources of plastic pollution everyday—on the ground, in parking lots, in gutters or at the beach—cigarette butts. This is not trash but …
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5/24/22 09:02 AM
Dental Health
(NAPSI)—Brushing, flossing and regular trips to the dentist keep our smiles healthy and happy—that, we know. But what about the water you brush with and drink? Using fluoridated water will help …
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5/13/22 09:52 AM
(NAPSI)—Before you spring into action cleaning your home this season, you may want to consider a source of dirt you can’t see but do need to deal with: air ducts.
Your home’s heating and …
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4/7/22 10:25 AM
Travel Adventures
(NAPSI)—After these many months of sacrifice and seclusion, isn’t it time for a journey guaranteed to elevate the spirit and soothe the soul?
A luxury African safari is at the top of …
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4/6/22 08:43 AM
Protecting Our Environment
(NAPSI)—The day may come soon when you turn on the AC—and it won’t be there. That’s because climate change could mean such an increase in summer air conditioning use in the United States as …
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3/8/22 01:02 PM
Your Yard
(NAPSI)—“Backyarding”—the trend to move indoor activities outdoors that was made popular during the pandemic —is here to stay and will continue to expand in 2022, according to the TurfMutt …
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12/21/21 11:40 AM
Making Life More Fun
(NAPSI)—In the midst of a pandemic, family drama and the passing of Prince Phillip, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were shining examples of grace and optimism over the last couple of years. …
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12/21/21 08:42 AM
Environmental News And Notes
(NAPSI)—Warming ocean waters have caused a drop in the brightness of the Earth, according to recent research.
Scientists used decades of measurements of earthshine—the light reflected from Earth that illuminates the surface of the Moon—as well as satellite measurements to find that there has been a significant drop in Earth’s reflectance, or albedo, over the past two decades.
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11/23/21 08:30 AM
Thanksgiving Ideas
by Dr. Jean Buzby
(NAPSI)—Each year, the average American family of four loses $1,500 to uneaten food—that’s about 1,160 pounds of food. At holiday or any time, it’s a good idea to think …
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11/16/21 01:29 PM
Food News And Notes
by Dr. Jean Buzby (NAPSI)—Here’s a cool idea: A clean, well-organized refrigerator can help your family prevent food waste. Three Ways To Fight Food Waste1. Know and, if necessary, …
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11/16/21 01:27 PM
Pointers For Parents
by Jean Buzby
(NAPSI)—It’s estimated that a family of four spends, on average, $1,500 a year on food that goes uneaten—but you can help save food and money and improve your kids’ …
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9/23/21 10:37 AM
