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Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Quick tips to boost your metabolism: 1 of 19
The older we get, the slower out metabolism gets. For every 10 years we age after 40, our metabolism decreases by five percent on average. Furthermore, according to a study by the Health Sciences' Department at the University of Colorado, a 12-pound weight loss results in a decrease in metabolism of 165 calories per day. Cons... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit A guide to fixing errors on a credit report: 1 of 12
Errors on your credit report can affect your ability to get a credit card, a loan, a mortgage, or a job. If you need a guide to fixing errors on a credit report, follow the steps below for the specific information you need to correct.HOW TO FIX PERSONAL INFORMATIONErrors in personal information are the easiest to fix because ... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Steps to contesting a will: 1 of 12
If you're considering contesting a will, follow these steps to keep the process as uncomplicated as possible. You'll take steps 1-3 on your own. Your lawyer will lend a hand through the remaining steps.Step 1: Decide if you have the standing (legal right) to contest the will. Only beneficiaries or people who would be benefici... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Space heater checklist: Safe locations and hazards to avoid: 2 of 16
Convenient, portable, and inexpensive, space heaters often seem like the perfect solution to stave off winter's chill. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, space heaters cause 25,000 house fires, 300 deaths, and 6000 burn injuries every year. To keep your home and family safe, follow this s... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) A buying guide to electric and gel fuel fireplaces: 1 of 6
ELECTRIC AND GEL FUEL FIREPLACES: AMBIANCE AND HEAT WITHOUT THE HASSELIf you're looking for a way to heat your home this winter, consider electric and gel fuel fireplaces. Here are the similarities and differences between electric and gel fuel fireplaces to help you make your choice.Electric and gel fuel fireplaces share cert... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars How to obtain a great credit rating: 2 of 11
Turn on the television or radio or open a newspaper and you'll be flooded with ads by companies offering to improve your credit rating by erasing the negative information on your credit report. Ignore these ads. They're scams. No magic formula for improving your credit rating exists, but you can obtain a great credit rating s... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Inground pools: A piece of paradise in your backyard: 1 of 5
You want your own Eden. You want a piece of artwork that's also functional. You want something that will increase the value of your home. You want something that will last. If you want more than just a place to cool off during the heat of summer, then these advantages of inground pools over above-ground pools make the decisio... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Developing and sticking to a family budget: 3 of 10
FOUR STEPS TO DEVELOPING AND STICKING TO A FAMILY BUDGETIf you're trying to develop and stick to a family budget, you've likely heard all the common advice on how to cut expenses. Pack a lunch and eat in rather than dining out. Brew your coffee at home. Use coupons. Watch for sales. Rent movies rather than going to the theate... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Deck designs: How to design your own deck: 2 of 6
Few things are more relaxing than sitting out on a deck in the cool of the evening, sipping a drink and watching red and orange streak across the sky. For do-it-yourselfers, knowing you built that deck with your own hands magnifies the enjoyment. You can find tips on how to design a deck on the internet by searching for "DIY ... More..
Health & Fitness > Vision Laser eye surgery: What makes a good candidate?: 2 of 5
The history of laser eye surgery began with the creation of the excimer laser by Nikolai Basov, V. A. Danilychev, and Yu. M. Popov in 1970 at Moscow's Lebedev Physical Institute. By 1975, improvements had been made on the original design by organizations such as the United States' Naval Research Laboratory and the Northrup Re... More..