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Protecting Your Home from Hidden Allergens

Are your allergies out of control? Have you considered the possibility that allergens may be hiding in your home? Most people have no idea that some home products may intensely aggravate skin and respiratory allergies.
If you have pet allergies, you’re probably already aware of them. Did you know, however, that certain pet shampoos could decrease [...]

How to Get the Lawn Mower Blades Sharpened

Home advisors will give you detailed instructions on how to sharpen the blades of your mower using a vice and a sharpening tool. But unless you have the time and skill, you’re better off taking the blades or the mower to a repair shop.
Having the blade sharpened will cost about $10. Taking the whole [...]

For Better Health, Put More Fiber Into Your Diet

New studies show that fiber benefits more than the digestive tract. It prevents weight gain, and it reduces blood pressure and type 2 diabetes risk. The best advice: eat whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans every day.
The Institute of Medicine recommends eating 14 grams of fiber for every 1000 calories we consume, typically about 20 [...]

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