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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Homeowners’ Emphasis on Energy Efficiency Grows
(ARA) – Even in a volatile economy, homeowners are making home upkeep a priority. While the number of projects annually had been on the decline in recent years, a study from BuildFax, a resource for building, remodeling and repair information, … Continue reading
An Apple a Day Keeps the Dentist Away
(ARA) – More than two-thirds of children will have at least one cavity before their 19th birthday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. While tooth decay remains one of the most common health problems in children, it is … Continue reading
Reinventing your Home in a Day
(ARA) – With more homeowners choosing to stay in their homes longer and the full supply of existing housing stock, decorative siding accessories are providing a touch of personal style for rejuvenating and updating America’s family homes. Appeal-adding updates could … Continue reading
Crop Rotation in the Home Garden
Overview Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops, on the same land, in sequential planting cycles ranging from 2 to 8 years. Farmers have used crop rotation for centuries as a means of reducing crop lose due to … Continue reading
Posted in Vegetables and Fruits
Tagged Alliaceae, crop rotation, Cruciferae, Cucurbitaceae, garden, Gramineae, Leguminosae, Solanaceae, vegetables
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Conquer Childhood Obesity with Tips for Healthy Family Living
(ARA) – Today, health professionals encourage parents of even very young children to actively confront the childhood obesity epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention find that obesity rates for children ages 2 to 5 have more than doubled … Continue reading
Heart Disease: Different First Signs for Men and Women
(ARA) – While heart disease continues to receive a lot of attention, certain myths surrounding the disease persist. A couple of the most common myths are that heart disease is more common in men than women, and that the first … Continue reading
Simple Diagnosis, Treatment and Prescriptions Now a Click Away
(ARA) – While the cure for the common cold remains elusive, medical treatment of many everyday ailments has become routine. Sinus infections, pink eye, bladder infections – these simple illnesses and many others today are well understood, easily diagnosed and … Continue reading
Gardening Tips to Avoid Injury and Discomfort
(ARA) – It’s almost that time of year again, when you can dig your hands into the dirt, plant seeds in the freshly turned earth, and smell the delicious scent of green plants growing. Gardening is very healthy, both physically … Continue reading
Posted in General Gardening
Tagged back pain, gardening, gloves, health, protect skin, stretch
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Five Simple Steps to Ease Into Spring Projects
(ARA) – Now, while winter is still around, is the best time for homeowners to get a jump start on planning and prepping for their spring and summer home and garden projects; so when the weather really does warm up, … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Gift-Giving Tips
(ARA) – Giving your significant other the right gift can make or break your Valentine’s celebration. If you’re also giving something to your best friend, mom and children, you may need a little help finding the perfect token. Erase some … Continue reading
