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How To Choose A Christmas Tree: Tips From Expert Arborist Mark Chisholm
(NAPSI)—There’s more to decking the halls with just the right Christmas tree than many people realize. Here are seven hints that can help:
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Let Trends Guide Your 2020 Travel
(Family Features) While there’s plenty to be said for taking the proverbial road less traveled, fellow tourists can provide a wealth of knowledge to help shape a vacation filled with lifelong memories.
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Give the Gift of Travel
(Family Features) Finding the perfect gift for someone who already has it all may be easier when you stop thinking in terms of “things.” A gift that creates an unforgettable experience, like a trip to a special destination, may be more meaningful than a trinket under the tree.
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Monday 12/02/2019
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- 5 Tips for a Merry Holiday Home
- Posted: December 02, 2019
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(StatePoint) A merry holiday season starts at home. Here are some nice ways to add cheer to the rooms and spaces where people gather.
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Monday 10/14/2019
- 2020 Wallpaper and Home Decorating Trends [Video]
- Updated: November 07, 2019 - 2:38 am
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Friday 08/23/2019
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- Tips for Creating the Perfect Home Office
- Posted: August 23, 2019
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(StatePoint) With more people nationwide opting to create their own businesses or work for their employer remotely, the home office has become one of the most used spaces of the house, with many people spending more than eight hours a day in this room. If you’re one of these people, the kitchen table just won’t cut it if you’re looking to get serious and organized.
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Thursday 08/15/2019
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- How to Update Home Lighting to be Easy on the Eyes
- Posted: August 15, 2019
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(StatePoint) If you ever experience eyestrain, tired itchy eyes, blurry vision or headaches, it may be time to give your home a lighting makeover.
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Tuesday 07/02/2019
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- How to Nail the Farmhouse Style in Your Interior Decorating
- Updated: July 12, 2019 - 2:50 am
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(StatePoint) Farmhouse style is cozy, rustic, charming and eclectic. While creating the vibe in your own home is easy, according to home decorating experts, it requires some attention to detail.
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- Tips to Nail the Latest Home Design Trend
- Posted: May 02, 2019
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(StatePoint) Redecorating? Experts say to keep in mind that the days of matching metals used for lighting, cabinet hardware and plumbing are over. Today’s rule: mix it up! When done right, combining colors adds visual interest and depth to a space.
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Thursday 02/14/2019
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- Home Updates that Pay Off
- Posted: February 14, 2019
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(StatePoint) Whether you’re remodeling for a fresh take on an old style or contemplating a new build, there are choices you can make that will definitely pay off, say experts.
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Thursday 12/27/2018
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- Tips to Make A Style Statement in Every Room of Your House
- Posted: December 27, 2018
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(StatePoint) Want to elevate your home décor in the new year? Whether you’re going for farmhouse style or mid-century modern décor, make a statement in every room, even the most neglected spaces.
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Thursday 12/05/2019
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- How To Choose A Christmas Tree: Tips From Expert Arborist Mark Chisholm
- Updated: December 10, 2019 - 2:39 am
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(NAPSI)—There’s more to decking the halls with just the right Christmas tree than many people realize. Here are seven hints that can help:
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Monday 12/02/2019
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- Resolve to Green Your Grocery Shopping in 2020
- Posted: December 02, 2019
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(StatePoint) In our grab-and-go culture, plastic is pervasive at the grocery store. But as more supermarkets worldwide adopt smart strategies for reducing single-use plastic packaging, experts say that these same changes are possible here in the U.S., so long as retailers, companies and individuals commit to making them a reality.
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Tuesday 11/26/2019
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- Gifts That Do A World Of Good
- Updated: November 28, 2019 - 2:59 am
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(NAPSI)—This holiday season, you don’t have to look far to find items that deliver great features and functionality but use less energy. Products that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR label save money on energy bills and help protect the environment, making them gifts that do a world of good.
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Thursday 11/07/2019
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- 3 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Holiday Season
- Posted: November 07, 2019
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(StatePoint) On average, there has been an astonishing 60 percent decline in the size of populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians in just over 40 years, according to the most recent World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Planet Report, and the top threat to species is human activity.
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Thursday 10/24/2019
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- Celebrate ENERGY STAR Day-Every Day
- Updated: October 26, 2019 - 2:58 am
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(NAPSI)—Every October, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates ENERGY STAR Day to raise awareness about the benefits of saving energy today, tomorrow, and for good.
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Tuesday 10/15/2019
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- Your neighborhood deer are gearing up for winter - Get ready
- Updated: November 22, 2019 - 2:44 am
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- Like many mammals, deer physically prepare for winter by better insulating their bodies. In the fall, deer gradually trade their summer coats for a warmer winter one, which is more substantial and has thicker, longer, darker hair called "guard hairs" to protect their fur and skin from rain and snow. - more »
Monday 10/07/2019
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- Are Those Eco-Friendly Product Labels Telling the Truth?
- Posted: October 07, 2019
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(StatePoint) When you see a product labeled “eco-friendly,” or “environmentally sustainable,” it can be tempting to take this at face-value and feel good about your purchase. However, a new report shows that while many major companies are making claims that they are tackling the plastic pollution crisis, there are reasons to be skeptical.
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Monday 09/09/2019
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- Eco-Smart Company Keeps Landfills Free of Old Textile Fibers
- Updated: October 26, 2019 - 2:58 am
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(NewsUSA)
- You probably don't think much about the fate of old, worn-out uniforms from restaurants, stores, healthcare facilities, sports teams, and other industries. But the fact is that many end up in landfills. However, one company is doing its part to lessen this carbon footprint by repurposing these old uniforms into new. - more »
Friday 09/06/2019
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- Know What To Do In Case Of A Disaster
- Updated: September 10, 2019 - 2:35 am
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(NAPSI)—In 2019 alone, there have been at least six weather and climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each—but you can be prepared for anything with the expert assistance of a NAPO Professional Member.
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Thursday 08/08/2019
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- How Your Family Can Protect Songbirds Around Your House and Garden
- Posted: August 08, 2019
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(StatePoint) Songbirds are not only beautiful, they are a vital component of the ecosystems they inhabit. If you have a garden, you may have observed this in action.
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Thursday 12/05/2019
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- Let Trends Guide Your 2020 Travel
- Updated: December 10, 2019 - 2:39 am
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(Family Features) While there’s plenty to be said for taking the proverbial road less traveled, fellow tourists can provide a wealth of knowledge to help shape a vacation filled with lifelong memories.
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- Give the Gift of Travel
- Updated: December 10, 2019 - 2:39 am
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(Family Features) Finding the perfect gift for someone who already has it all may be easier when you stop thinking in terms of “things.” A gift that creates an unforgettable experience, like a trip to a special destination, may be more meaningful than a trinket under the tree.
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- Home Decorating for the Holidays
- Updated: December 10, 2019 - 2:39 am
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(Family Features) Chances are good that at some point during the holiday season, you’ll welcome guests into your home. Whether you lease or own your home, creating a cozy, festive setting for holiday gatherings can actually be quite simple, especially if you take on the project one room at a time.
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- Holiday Gifting Made Easy
- Updated: December 10, 2019 - 2:39 am
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Gift ideas for everyone on your list
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- A Streaming Solution for Subscription Fatigue
- Updated: December 10, 2019 - 2:39 am
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(Family Features) Entertainment seekers have an almost overwhelming number of options available today when it comes to viewing television shows and movies. The rise in alternative entertainment options, such as streaming video services, has only increased the amount of choices.
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- 5 Winter Home Safety Tips
- Updated: December 10, 2019 - 2:39 am
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(Family Features) When you see frost on the windows in the morning, feel the crunch of leaves underfoot and hear the roar of fire in the fireplace, old man winter has returned.
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- 4 Ways to Share the Holidays with Your Pet
- Updated: December 10, 2019 - 2:39 am
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(Family Features) The holiday season is filled with traditions, seasonal meals and festivities. With busy calendars, it can be easy to get caught up with a long to-do list when the true joy of the season is in creating meaningful memories with loved ones, including pets.
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- Protect the World’s Children this Holiday Season
- Updated: December 10, 2019 - 2:39 am
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(Family Features) The holidays signal a time for family gatherings, traditions and the spirit of giving. Make this holiday season even more meaningful by giving gifts that help children in need around the globe.
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- When Holidays are Hard
- Updated: December 10, 2019 - 2:39 am
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Tips for coping with a food-centric season
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Wednesday 12/04/2019
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- Break Free from Costly Streaming Services
- Updated: December 09, 2019 - 2:37 am
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(Family Features) Monthly subscription fees for streaming video services can really add up. That’s why television, film and music stars – such as The Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Sherzinger, Terrance Howard (“Hustle & Flow,” “Empire”), Chris Noth (“Sex and the City,” “Law & Order”), Carmen Electra (“Baywatch,” “Scary Movie”) and Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph from season 23 of “The Bachelor” – are breaking up with their paid streaming services in new commercials that appear to be typical therapy sessions, instead opting for a free streaming option like Tubi. With more than 15,000 movies and TV shows, the advertiser-supported service is available on nearly every type of device, including Android and iOS mobile devices, video game consoles, plug-and-play streaming devices and more.
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Tuesday 07/23/2019
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- A Crazy Buggy Summer: Tips for Dealing With Home Insect Invasions
- Posted: July 23, 2019
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(StatePoint) Spotting more bugs than usual around the house? While a pest problem can cause embarrassment and concern, this summer you can take comfort in the fact that not only are you not alone, there are new ways of dealing with insects that can help you manage the problem without harsh chemicals.
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Friday 05/24/2019
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- Tips to Outsmart Bugs in Your Home
- Posted: May 24, 2019
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(StatePoint) If you have bugs in your home -- as many households do and the majority worry about -- there may be good reasons for this. Insects are resilient, strategic and way smarter than you may realize.
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Wednesday 05/22/2019
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- Moving Tips to Make Unpacking Easy
- Posted: May 22, 2019
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(StatePoint) When it comes to moving, we usually focus on the process of getting organized and boxing up valuables. But we often forget about the debatably more stressful part of moving: unpacking.
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Thursday 05/02/2019
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- Tips for Tackling Disorganized Areas of Your Home
- Posted: May 02, 2019
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(StatePoint) While we all know that minimalism is “in” right now, thanks to Japanese cleaning guru Marie Kondo and her “Tidying Up” show on Netflix, decluttering your whole house can feel daunting.
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