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Safe Driving Tips for Teens

Do you have a teenager in your household who is learning to drive or a newly licensed driver? Follow these driving safety tips for teens to help keep them safe on the road, especially when you’re not there to supervise their behind-the-wheel behavior.

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Is an Electric Car Right for You?

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity lately. Have you considered getting one? Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of electric cars, so you can decide if owning one is right for you.

Great for the planet

There’s no doubt — electric vehicles are better for the environment. They...

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Keep Cool While Keeping Your Energy Costs Down

Two thirds of households in America have air conditioners, according to the U.S. Department of Energy — and they spend a total of $11 billion each year running them.

Our guess is that most of those households (which may include yours) wouldn’t mind spending a little less to keep their...

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Essential Safety Tips for Nighttime Boating

If you own a boat (or better yet, as the joke goes, you know someone with a boat), you’ve probably thought about spending some evenings on the water — especially in the summertime.

It’s a great thought, of course. But, when you’re boating after dark, you need to think about...

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Simple Ways to Save Water

With water becoming more scarce in many states lately, you may be required to conserve water at your home. And even if you have plenty of water supply, using less water can help you save money. Here’s how.

Start with Your Landscaping

Begin with the exterior of your home. As...

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Pool Safety Options

Whether you own a pool or have one in your neighborhood, understanding pool safety is a must when kids and pets are around. Use these pool safety tips to avoid accidents and lawsuits, both of which can have devastating consequences.

Install Secure Fencing Around the Pool Area

It is required...

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Let's Keep Our Lawns and Ourselves Safe

For many of our neighbors, summer means more than sunshine and vacations. It also means working in the yard – often with tools that can be dangerous if not used properly.

Each year about 400,000 people are treated for injuries from lawn and garden tools, according to the U.S. Consumer...

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How to Keep Rainwater Away from Your House’s Structure

If you live in an area with frequent rainstorms — a growing issue across much of the country — you may struggle to keep rainwater away from your home. Excessive water can crack and shift foundations, ruin siding, and even cause interior harm. Follow these tips to make sure your...

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Tips for Power Tool Safety

What would you do without power tools? Well, you’d probably take on fewer home-improvement projects — and probably have a lot more calluses on your hands.

Thankfully, you don’t have to do without. But you do have to use tools safely, if you want to do good work and keep...

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Which Home Security Option Is Right for You?

Whether you live in an apartment building or a single-family home, there are security options available to help protect you, your family, and your property. Not sure which one is best for you? Take a look at these choices to help narrow down your search.

Solutions for Apartment Dwellers

While...

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