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Payback for Home Improvement
Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Beyond the energy efficiency that improvements offer, there are tax credits—if you have the right products. -
Lose 41 Pounds in Less Than Five Minutes
And keep them off!
The average American receives 41 pounds of junk mail every year, according to 41pounds.org, a nonprofit service that charges a fee to remove you from direct mail marketing lists. -
If It’s Broken, Fix It
And attract wealth, harmony, and love?
Applying the techniques of feng shui to broken things in your home and office can help you make a better investment in your financial future, according to Certified Feng Shui Practitioner Carol M. Olmstead. -
Uncommon Art Collectors Subject of a New Documentary
Motivated by pure love of art
In the 1960s, Herb and Dorothy Vogel preferred minimalist and conceptual art to the pop art and abstract expressionism of the time. With Herb’s modest salary, they began buying works by unknown artists; Dorothy’s salary covered daily expenses. -
Low-Income Seniors Benefit from National Rebuilding Day
Helping seniors age in place
Thousands of volunteers across the country spend a day in April fixing houses for low-income homeowners. Special attention is given to repairs that help prevent falls and ease mobility for the homeowner, helping seniors age in place. -
Converter Box Video Just a Hoax
No, Big Brother isn't watching you
As the wait continues for the switch from analog to digital TV, is it any wonder that a new hoax should pop up? Maybe it’s only natural that a government-ordered change should inspire a Big-Brother-is-watching-you response. -
It Was a Good Year for Recycling
Programs help consumers protect the environment
Partnerships between the Environmental Protection Agency and electronics manufacturers and retailers boosted consumer recycling by 30% in 2008. -
Gadgets for Seniors Introduced at Consumer Electronics Show
Aging and technology
Products for seniors and boomers, along with a daylong Silvers Summit, were new to the annual Vegas show. -
Don’t Forget the Batteries
Rechargeables better than “standard”?
Some batteries are better for digital cameras, whereas others work best in flashlights and remote controls. Here are recommendations. -
Digital Days Are Drawing Near: Is Your TV Ready?
One of the biggest changes in the history of TV technology has been postponed. If you’re not ready for the switch from analog to digital, your TV screen may show snow on June 12, 2009. -
Winter Energy-Savings Tips
Meeting winter’s energy costs
Temperatures are going down, so your awareness about ways to save money on energy needs to go up. Every year brings new concerns over high energy bills, so here are some tips to help you hold down costs. -
Deer-Resistant Plants
Some practical ways to cope with the problem of deer browsing in your garden and landscape.
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Trees for Small Areas
Here are 5 of the best trees for small areas. -
Think Twice Before Flushing Meds
With pharmaceuticals entering the drinking water supplies, it’s no longer a good idea to dispose of your meds by dumping them down the toilet or drain. -
What Makes a Great Tree Choice?
What makes a great tree choice? Horticultural experts usually rank the garden worthiness of a tree on the number of positive attributes it possesses.


