December 22, 2011
What happens when your whole family gets together after Christmas dinner? Football? Snoozing? Playing games?
A must-have game for your family is called Morphology. Your creative juices will get going on this game where you use the provided materials to sp... continue reading...
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Pente October 27, 2011
It’s that time of year – Halloween is on the way and that starts all the fun for the holidays!
Get into the spirit and start your gift-giving planning with expert Terry O and her great (and green) gift craft ideas. This video has some... continue reading...
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Terry O July 13, 2011
It’s an appliance we don’t think much about until it’s broken. Our refrigerator hums along, keeping our pop and chow chilled, until one day…
Here are 4 signs you might need a new refrigerator:
If there is condensation around the door or doorframe,... continue reading...
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The days are coming soon (or maybe they’re already here) that you need to turn off the heat and run the air conditioning.
Soon, the temperatures will be skirting 90 or 100 and the cost of keeping your house cool increases a lot.
Here are 7 suggest... continue reading...
May 19, 2011
Here in Colorado it’s about as green as it gets with all the rain we’ve had. Time to break out the lawn mower!
Here are some easy ways TruGreen gives to maximize your lawn cutting experience.
Sharpen the Blade
Dull blades can shred your grass and cause the tips to ... continue reading...
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Today is Earth Day, as well as Good Friday. Even if you aren’t super environmentally-conscious, these 6 tips can still help you live a cleaner life and maybe save a bit of money.
Try Different Transportation
Walk, carpool, bike or work from home. The E... continue reading...
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If you clean your own home, or want to teach your kids how to help out, get prepared with these five must-have cleaning accessories for making the job super easy.
This weekend, I implemented the “clean the bathroom” rule in our house and my kids jum... continue reading...
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Whether you’re selling your house or just want to spruce it up a little now that Spring has come, there are some very specific things to do that can increase the curb appeal and value of your home.
There are also a cou... continue reading...
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upgraded insulation March 13, 2011
Accidents happen every day in homes across America, proving to be fatal for some.
Eighty percent of the fire deaths in 2008 occurred in the home. About 2,000 people are treated each year for unintentional poisoning and 82 of those people die from it. And 50% of the trauma... continue reading...
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traumatic head injuries March 6, 2011
Now you CAN say chores are good for you when your children complain.
According to a new study by Dr. Alan Hirsh and the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation of 5,000 high school students, 84% of the students with an A or a B average associate the... continue reading...