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13 Surprising Uses for Rice
Rice isn't just for dinner! This staple is a multi-purpose wonder: it keeps your feet warm, it rescues your fancy electronics, it does difficult cleaning jobs, and even keeps your pet entert…
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14 Tips for Using Less Heat this Season
It feels like it got chilly over night! The temperature's dropping here in the northern hemisphere, and for a lot of us that means dialing up the thermostat to take that chill out of the air. Whet…
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How Cold is Too Cold for Dogs and Cats?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, PetMD It's cold today in Miami. OK, maybe not according to the standards held by anyone who happens to live north of Florida, but chilly for us nonetheless. …
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Top 5 Reasons MPG Drops in Colder Weather
Now that summer is, unfortunately, in the rear-view-mirror, perhaps you’ve noticed the days getting shorter and the nights cooler. As temperatures continue to drop, you might also see a slight declin…
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Psoriasis and the Seasons
Here's another reason to dread winter--psoriasis may get worse then. Find out how to counter the effects that cold weather has on your skin.…
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HBP and Weather
Did you know that a change in season can cause a change in blood pressure? Well, if you didn't, you may want to watch this video so you know what to do when the weather changes.…
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Poland’s Abandoned Animals Taken in from the Cold
As Europe's cold snap continues, some are sparing a thought not just for people affected by the freeze, but for animals too. Images of a center for abandoned animals in Celestynow, Poland. World…
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Preparing Now for an Easier Winter
By Philip Schmidt, Hometalk As a kid growing up in Colorado, I spent my winters in the backyard on a pair of K-Tel Fun Skis. We wore bread bags inside our boots to keep our feet dry and sligh…
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10 Ways to Keep Your Dog Warm in Cold Weather
By Steve Graham, Hometalk A natural fur coat may provide some protection from the elements, but most domestic dogs aren’t adapted to frigid winte…
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Sun Is Fuel
If you think this blog post is going to be about solar energy for creating electricity or hot water…think again. This blog post is about the basic, primal, human need for sunshine. Or, let’s be even c…
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