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  • Recycle yard waste into valuable compost

    Composting may be a person's first foray into an eco-friendly lifestyle. Compost is a nutrient-rich natural fertilizer that some people refer to as "black gold." It can be made from most types of lawn and garden waste as well as some discarded items from the kitchen. Many people have renew...

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    Wednesday, May 15, 2013

  • Riding mower safety

    Riding lawn mowers are tailor-made for people who have large expanses of property to maintain. Though such mowers initially may have been created for commercial landscapers, eventually private citizens realized the benefits of owning a riding mower for the maintenance of their own properties....

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    Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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  • Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning on your boat

    Gas-powered boat engines produce carbon monoxide, or CO, a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that can prove fatal to humans. People exposed to high concentrations of CO over a short period of time can die from that exposure, as can people exposed to lower concentrations of CO over a longer pe...

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    Wednesday, May 1, 2013

  • How to choose a marina for your boat

    Taking to the seas on a boat is a recreational activity enjoyed by thousands of people. Boat owners who are not able to keep their vessels on their properties due to proximity to water or space constraints must seek out a marina in which to moor their boats for the duration of the season. ...

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    Wednesday, May 1, 2013

  • It's your prom night: Bring provisions!

    Prom night is a special night for teenagers, who typically spend weeks if not months planning their celebrations. But even the most careful planning won't prevent a few unexpected surprises from popping up. A cup of spilled punch can find its way onto a gown or dress shirt or a dress can suffer a...

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    Wednesday, April 17, 2013

  • Make guests feel special with these extra touches

    Wedding receptions run the gamut from small, intimate gatherings in a restaurant to large spectacles featuring hundreds of guests inside a banquet hall. At the heart of any wedding reception is the desire to present a memorable party for all in attendance. That being said, there are some steps co...

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    Wednesday, April 17, 2013

  • pnms_springhome_designtrends_041013

    (BPT) - Did you begin the year with an updated fitness regime? Are you pursuing new hobbies or getting better organized? Why not make a few changes to not only yourself, but also your home? By incorporating cutting-edge design trends, you'll add color and style. Patterns that pack a punch

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    Wednesday, April 10, 2013

  • Things to know before building a deck

    Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau Housing Survey indicate that homeowners annually spend billions of dollars improving outdoor living areas. One of the most popular ways to do just that is to add a deck to a home. Decks are beneficial in many ways. Grillmasters love decks because they...

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    Wednesday, April 10, 2013

  • Projects that might require a building permit

    All too many homeowners have experienced the joy of completing a home improvement project only to learn upon completion that the project is not in adherence with local laws. That realization, while heartbreaking, is often the result of a homeowner's failure to secure a building permit prior to st...

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    Wednesday, April 10, 2013
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