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Home & Garden > Houseplants Type of plants suitable for indoors: 3 of 8
A few simple steps can help you pick the right plant to bring signs of life to your office, dorm, house or apartment. First, decide where you would like the plant to live. Consider the light in that spot. Is it sunny all day, part sunny and part shady or all indirect light? Is the only light source the fluorescent bulb over ... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics How to help hospitalized kids: 2 of 5
A hospital stay is stressful for anyone, but it can be especially hard on a child too young to understand why they hurt or a teenager old enough to be concerned about their own mortality. However, friends and family can help relieve the strain and boredom of a young person's time in the hospital in a variety of ways. First, ... More..
Home & Garden > Annuals Best foliage annuals for your garden: 2 of 4
Flowers aren't the only way to bring color to your garden. Many annual plants provide color and visual interest to your garden through their lovely foliage. First, decide where you would like the plant to live. Consider the light and available water in that spot. Armed with this information, your next step requires a trip to... More..
Home & Garden > Lawn Is winterizing necessary for a green spring lawn?: 2 of 4
Winterizing isn't necessary for a green spring lawn. Feeding the soil all year is what it takes to keep a lawn happy and healthy. The soil where your lawn grows isn't just dirt. It is made up of all sorts of particles. Depending on where you live, your dirt will include some mixture of clay, sand, soil (also called humus or ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) A guide to choosing planters and containers: 1 of 1
Choosing the right planter or container is easy. Just follow a few simple rules and you'll soon have a lovely planter that greets visitors or brings life to your desk. First, answer these questions: Where will you place the container? What height and width of planter will best fill the space? What color of planter will look ... More..
Home & Garden > Annuals How to prevent rose diseases: 1 of 1
Prevent rose diseases by planning ahead for these pesky problems. Healthy roses aren't as susceptible to disease and provide you with more flowers too. During your pre-planting analysis you'll need to consider your garden's available light, space, water and soil. You'll also need to find out which roses grow best in your are... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy to implement environmental resolutions for the new year: 54 of 77
Okay, you've changed to compact fluorescent bulbs and learned to turn off the water while brushing your teeth. Ready to take it up a notch and do more for the environment? Here are a few easy, affordable ideas to help you accomplish your goal of reducing your impact on the earth. 1. If you need to buy an appliance, go online... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Should your tax return be spent on home repair?: 6 of 8
The question of whether to use the money from your tax return on repairs can be a difficult one. First, you must consider your financial priorities. It may be that you'd be better off spending your tax return dollars paying off credit card debt. However, if your home needs critical repairs, it may be wise to invest your tax ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Brianna: 8 of 10
Etymology Brianna is a feminine form of the name Brian. Brian is an English version of the old Irish word for "hill." It is pronounced Bree-AHH-nah and can mean "honorable," "noble," "she ascends," or "strong." Origin and History Brianna is a girl's name with a modern history. While commonly thought to be a medieval name of ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How to save on energy costs: 35 of 39
As energy costs continue to climb, more people are looking for ways to reduce their energy bills. Depending on your lifestyle, there may be several ways to lower your energy costs, or at least stay even with higher rates. Here are 12 months of practical tips for spending less on energy costs: January - Driving Pay attention ... More..