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Home & Garden > Lawn & Landscaping How to get rid of dandelions: 4 of 19

Dandelions can be frustrating. It seems they pop-up mere hours after mowing and ruin the nice even appearance of your lawn. Controlling Dandelions (and other weeds) will keep your lawn looking good longer, and increase the amount of time between mowings. My favorite way to kill Dandelions is spray on weed control. This comes...
Home & Garden > Lawn & Landscaping Landscaping on a budget: 4 of 14

Watching your yard go from a flat green lawn to one with flower beds, fountains, and stone paths can be a rewarding experience. It can also be an expensive experience. It is well worth the effort though because landscaping can add enjoyment to your daily life and add value to your property. With a little creativity and a wil...
Education > Distance Learning Getting your college degree on the internet: 3 of 9

Picking an online college is like picking a pair of shoes... a pair that fits your friend perfectly may pinch your toes. The goal is to find the college that's right for you. You will be spending a lot of time and money on your education, so it pays to do your research. Here are a few tips and questions to ask to help you fi...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips The importance of developing functional strength with exercise: 2 of 4

Developing functional strength is important because it helps prepare our bodies for real world situations. The bench press, for example, is a great exercise but rarely during our day to day lives are we required to lift an evenly distributed weight with a convenient handle attached. Instead we lift tv's, carry groceries, and...
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Easy to grow shrubs for the aspiring home landscaper: 1 of 2

Shrubs are the backbone of the home landscape. Once established, they require only a small amount of care. In return they serve as a backdrop for your other plants, enhance the value and enjoyment of your home, and provide cover and food for wildlife. Following are some choices that are easy to grow, and should be easy to fi...
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Will technology spare the earth?: 9 of 9

Technological advances can and are sparing the earth but how do these advances come about? Viable solutions to environmental problems are developed when the market demands them. The demand for a solution creates an economic incentive for the problems to be solved. A good example is the growing popularity of gas/electric hybr...
Sports & Recreation > Outdoors & Sportsman (Other) Tips on buying binoculars for observing animals in nature: 7 of 7

A good pair of binoculars can enhance your enjoyment of the natural world. A bad pair of binoculars can leave you frustrated. Here are a few tips for picking the right pair. The first thing you want to do is to try as many pairs of binoculars as you can before you make your purchase. Talk to friends and family who own binocu...