Environment

(NAPS)I—When the weather gets warmer, many say it’s time for spring cleaning. While this isn’t everyone’s idea of fun, there are four simple ways to make sure your spring cleaning is efficient… Read moreFour Ways for Successful Spring Cleaning

(NAPSI)—“Backyarding”—the art of taking indoor activities to the outdoors—is a trend that has caught on. As winter begins to wind down, thoughts of playing in and working in the yard often kic… Read moreGet Ready for Spring & Summer “Backyarding”: Keep Safety in Mind

(NAPSI)—Spring is coming, and as we get out our lawn mowers and other outdoor power equipment from storage to work in our yards, businesses and other green spaces, it’s important to put safe p… Read moreStay Safe As You Get Back Outside

(NAPSI)—Snow flurries and winter storms can be unpredictable, so the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) encourages home and business owners to prepare in advance before bad weather hits. Read more12 Questions To Ask Before Powering Up The Snow Thrower

(NAPSI)—After your lawn gets its last seasonal cut, it’s time to put away spring and summer outdoor power equipment, such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers. What’s next? Snow throwers… Read moreReady Outdoor Power Equipment For Winter Storage, Prep Your Snow Thrower

(NAPSI)—It’s a huge irony—those who live in the most wildfire prone areas are shunned by private insurance companies and relegated to rely on the state-subsidized California Fair Plan. This ba… Read moreInsurance Tips for California High Risk Area

(NAPSI)—If you work for any of the estimated 32 million business in the U.S., here’s news that might take your breath away: Your office air may need cleaning. Read moreClear The Company Air

(NAPSI)—Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other storms can damage homes, businesses and communities. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) offers tips to help everyone stay safe during … Read moreOPEI Offers Tips For Storm-Stressed Communities

(NAPSI)—In 2020, 58,950 wildfires burned 10.1 million acres, the second-most acreage impacted in a year since 1960. Nearly 40% of these acres were in California, where 30 people were killed, 8… Read moreTips To Prevent Wildfire Destruction

(NAPSI)—When it looks like winter is coming, there are certain steps you can take to breathe easier at home. Read moreHot Tips For Cooler Weather

(NAPSI)—The next time you walk in to a cool, comfortable home, you may care to thank an HVAC technician.  Read moreHVAC Technicians

(NAPSI)­­—Having the right outdoor power equipment on hand year-round is important—in more ways than many people realize. That’s according to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), whic… Read moreWeathering A Storm Or Power Outage Safely

(NAPSI)—If U.S. dogs and cats were their own country, they’d rank fifth in global meat consumption. In fact, through their diet, our pets constitute about 25–30% of the environmental impacts f… Read moreFlexitarianism For Dogs—For The Environment, For Their Health And For Your Wallet

(NAPSI)—The 2022 hurricane season is underway, with the Colorado State University (CSU) Tropical Meteorology Project Team forecasting an above-average storm season for the Atlantic basin. Emer… Read morePrepare Now For ‘Above Average’ Hurricane Season

(NAPSI)—The joys of warm weather are somewhat reduced for the more than 50 million Americans who have allergies or asthma.  Read moreClean Air Ducts Fight Indoor Allergens

(NAPSI)—If you have 30 seconds—and a free new app—you can save yourself time, money and trouble, and help preserve the planet at the same time. The app helps people tackle and reduce home main… Read moreHome Maintenance Made Easier

(NAPSI)—It’s likely you see one of the most common sources of plastic pollution everyday—on the ground, in parking lots, in gutters or at the beach—cigarette butts. This is not trash but toxic… Read moreBig Tobacco And The Microplastics Problem

(NAPSI)­—Brushing, flossing and regular trips to the dentist keep our smiles healthy and happy—that, we know. But what about the water you brush with and drink? Using fluoridated water will he… Read moreWhat’s In The Water? Fluoridated Water And Its Benefits

(NAPSI)—The day may come soon when you turn on the AC—and it won’t be there. That’s because climate change could mean such an increase in summer air conditioning use in the United States as to… Read moreAir Conditioning Use Could Exceed Electric Capacity

(NAPSI)—Before you spring into action cleaning your home this season, you may want to consider a source of dirt you can’t see but do need to deal with: air ducts. Read moreGet Your Ducts In A Row

(NAPSI)—Backyarding, the trend to move many indoor activities outdoors, is now a permanent way of life. During the pandemic, learning to work, entertain, vacation, work out and more right in o… Read moreCalling All Backyarders: Fall Is Your Time

(NAPSI)—For many families, the cooling weather means a return to routines: work, school, sports practice, meal prep and household chores. Busy parents have a lot on their plate getting familie… Read moreClean Your Clothes—And The Planet

(NAPSI)—Wildfires are burning hotter and moving faster than ever before. They create health and safety hazards long after being extinguished. The residue and small particles carried in wildfir… Read moreIf Your Home Survives A Fire, Will It Still Be Safe?

(NAPSI)—Often, little things can have a big effect on livestock production. Even unseen things such as internal and external parasites can take a heavy toll on beef and dairy cattle, robbing t… Read morePointers On Parasite Control

(NAPSI)—If you’re like a lot of homeowners, your domicile is in danger from an insidious, invisible growth—mold—and you don’t even know it. That’s because for many people, mold conjures up ima… Read moreWhat To Know About Mold And Mildew

(NAPSI)—Global warming that caused glacial melting is likely the cause of a shift in the movement of the Earth’s poles in the 1990s, according to a new study in Geophysical Research Letters, A… Read moreClimate Change Likely Shifted The Axis Of The Earth, According To A New Study

(NAPSI)—After over a year of staying close to home, lots of people are ready for summer fun. However, warm days can mean much higher energy bills—but you can do something about that. The U.S. … Read moreSave Energy, Money And The Climate

(NAPSI)—Weather today is challenging and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home and business owners that it’s important to make sure you have the right outdoor power equipme… Read moreToday’s Weather Is Unpredictable: Keep Your Outdoor Power Equipment Ready

(NAPSI)—Online shopping and e-commerce have opened new doors for gardening enthusiasts, offering unprecedented access to rare and exotic plants and seed products from around the world at the c… Read moreWhat You Need To Know Before Buying Plants Or Seeds From Overseas

(NAPSI)—Communities are more than groups of people who live together in the same geographical area. In their truest sense, communities transcend the physical spaces they occupy to become place… Read moreApartment Living Fosters Much Needed Sense Of Community

(NAPSI)—Asthma affects more than 24 million people in the U.S., including more than 6 million children, reports the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. In addition, more than 50 million … Read moreHealthy Air, Healthy Home

(NAPSI)—Backyarding—the trend to use the backyard for everything from tele-working to working out to relaxing—has a different purpose for each person. Identifying your backyard’s role in your … Read moreBackyarding With A Purpose: Know Your Personality Type

(NAPSI)—Just as people across the country celebrate Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program celebrates all the ways people collectively act to protect the pla… Read moreMake Your Energy Choices Count

(NAPSI)—Zero net emissions of carbon dioxide from energy and industry can be achieved by 2050—and it could cost only about $1 a day. That’s the finding of a new study by James Williams at the … Read moreReaching Carbon Neutrality For $1 A Day

(NAPSI)—The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to stop the spread of the virus have shifted how people think about a lot of things, including their homes. With shelter-in-place orders and shutdowns… Read moreRe-imagining Home Sales For Healthier, More Sustainable Living

(NAPSI)—It’s official: 1-800-Flowers.com has named the sunflower as 2021’s Flower of the Year and the Prayer Plant as Plant of the Year. With everyone looking forward to a fresh start, there’s… Read moreLet’s All Cheer For The Plant And Flower Of The Year