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Home & Garden > Home Interior Tips for organizing your pantry: 5 of 14
The key to keeping a well-organized pantry is to never organize more than you have to, so the first step to an organized pantry is being ruthless in eliminating pantry clutter. Toss out anything that has spoiled. This includes not only canned goods past their expiration dates, but also stale crackers and cookies. Toss out an... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Adjustable mortgage blues: I signed but I can't pay, now I wait for government bailout: 2 of 5
No one uttered the phrase "Subprime mortgage" during our mortgage application process. However, the mortgage officer did say things like "Don't worry about the appraisal. Those always come in at just what you are offering for the house" and "Don't worry about the adjustable rate. We can put you in a fixed rate once you have t... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup A natural makeover: What is really inside your makeup bag?: 6 of 13
The average woman ingests about four pounds of lipstick in her lifetime. If that is not reason enough to be concerned about the ingredients in makeup, consider that the reason transdermal patches for nicotine addiction and hormone replacement therapy work is that the skin is an efficient absorber of the chemicals spread on it... More..
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs How to care for fruit trees: 1 of 2
Once a fruit tree has been properly planted, each type of tree has its own individual requirements for care. However, there are some principles of caring for fruit trees that apply to all varieties.Don't Rush New TreesAfter planting, new fruit trees need three to five years to develop the branch structure to bear fruit and th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Simple ways to conserve energy and save money in your home: 33 of 63
Home energy conservation may seem like a daunting taskalmost as daunting as energy bills. Luckily, conserving energy in the home can be done in baby steps that quickly turn into real energy savings and lower utility bills.Turn the thermostat up in the supper, down in the winter.Reduce the water heater temperature. Most househ... More..
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Growing rhododendron: 3 of 5
As broad-leaf evergreen with a wide variety of flower colors, rhododendrons are a popular choice for the home landscape. Their four-season interest makes up for the extra care that must be taken selecting, planting and growing these colorful flowering shrubs.Rhododendrons thrive in mild, humid climates; however, varieties exi... More..
Personal Finance > Life Insurance Beginner's guide to life insurance: 8 of 12
Life insurance makes the inevitable easier (on everyone else).In the United States, life insurance started with arrangements made through churches, starting with Presbyterians and Episcopalians, to help widows and children of deceased ministers. The practice of pooling funds to help the people listed in the "Survived by" sect... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Ways to control food portions: 19 of 27
Diet programs that rely of prepackaged meals can seem like nothing but expensive exercises in teaching you to control food portions. While there is no doubt that people have seen impressive successes on such programs, a little bit of work and some inexpensive kitchen equipment can produce the same end results of teaching good... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Natural home fragrances: They smell great, but are they safe for your family?: 9 of 12
When choosing a safe and effective home fragrance product, one of the biggest barriers with commercial products is that manufacturers are not required to disclose the exact ingredients of their products. The components that give a home fragrance its smell are only required to be listed as "Fragrance." Some of these may be rel... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness The road to green: How to reduce emissions from your vehicle: 12 of 13
Tailpipe emissions from vehicles count for about a third of the air pollution in the United States. Vehicle emissions are tied to the amount of fuel a car uses, so anything you can do to increase your car's mileage will decrease the car's emissions.Replacing the old car is not always an option, but when it is, choose a replac... More..