Running From Within
On March 30th 1968 a bright red colt was born to parents literally chosen by the toss of a coin. The colt was born to Somethingroyal, and stallion, Bold Ruler. Bold Ruler was considered one of the most significant stallions of his time. He was known to have both the speed to be a frontrunner, and the stamina to run 1 1/4 mile tracks.
Female Fix-It-Yourself Revolution
From pink screwdrivers and mini toolboxes to a surge of female-targeted home improvement sites and guidebooks, the fix-it-yourself revolution has come for women in the U.S. More empowered females are taking on household problems themselves instead of spending the money to hire a plumber, electrician or contractor.
How Indoor Air Quality Impacts Health
Maintaining a healthy home means promoting a healthy lifestyle. But Americans aren’t aware of the important role indoor air plays in creating a healthy home. In fact, nearly half of Americans (49 percent) believe indoor air quality has little to no impact on overall health, according to an online 2010 Indoor Air Quality Consumer Survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Dow Building Solutions.
Falling for Your Yard
When you’ve mulched the last of the leaves, your fall lawn care isn’t quite done. This transition time from your lawn’s active growth to its healthy dormancy is when you need to take some extra care to help prepare it for next year’s growth.
Patience, Patience…
I began to dread going to work, as she shadowed me every day, and the questions she asked seemed inane and foolish. I have always believed there is no such thing as a stupid question… but hers certainly seemed that way.
Three Tips for a Greener Garage
You may be one of the millions of people making eco-friendly changes around your home, but have you thought about going green in the garage?
Garages store more than just cars. They store paint and cleaning supplies, tools and lawn care equipment – all of which can pose environmental hazards. These tips from the experts at Black & Decker® will help you green your garage.
A Healing Testament
This is not meant to be a criticism of the religion I was born into, but Catholicism never was “my bag.” My dear, departed grandmother would be crushed to hear that, but even when I was a small child, I remember thinking that “The Church” just didn’t make sense to me.
A Small Project with Big Savings
A cost effective and easy-to-install energy savings project could pay back homeowners with significant savings on their home energy bills, according to a new study commissioned by The Dow Chemical Company. The study found that homeowners save an average of $50 annually on their energy bills by air sealing gaps, cracks and other exposed areas of the home with an insulating foam sealant.
The Perfect Wind!
Sailing a boat from what I’m told is an extreme joy, very calming, very relaxing and an activity that removes one from the stresses of the outside world.
