Lifestyle Trends - How To

How to create a stellar MLB fantasy league

The baseball season is in full swing and many people across the country are venturing to websites to join fantasy baseball leagues. Many satellite TV providers offer specials this time of year with packages that allow you to view multiple games per night. If all your friends are all joining individual leagues, why not start up your own? Here are a few tips to assist you on your quest to creating a fantasy league that will have your friends clamoring to join come next season.

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It's not over yet: Tips for getting through the rest of hurricane season

Hurricanes can cause millions of dollars in damage and threaten lives in coastal states. Even inland states can feel the effects of a hurricane's power when people in coastal states who lose their homes to storms turn to their neighbors for aid. Fortunately, you can take steps to prepare your home to weather the rest of hurricane season.

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Riding the social media wave: a user's guide to Web-based communication

People use social media for a variety of reasons. What role does social media play in your life? What role should it play?

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A resurgence of the DIY spirit

While economic factors have slowed consumer spending in the home improvements category in recent years, new reports, including one from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, show homeowners are planning to invest in their homes once again.

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How to make your outdoor living space as cool and comfortable as indoors

It is easy to enjoy your deck or patio when the weather is warm and pleasant, and memories of cold winters are driven far away. But when the temperatures soar, do you find yourself retreating indoors? Even through the dog days of summer, you can enjoy your outdoor living space by using outdoor versions of indoor comforts such as luxurious furnishings, decorative touches and even air conditioning.

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Grilling tips to keep home fires burning safely

Summer is here and so is grilling season. Before firing up the grills, however, weekend warriors should observe a few simple precautions to ensure that backyard barbecue bashes don't go up in flames.

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Smart and convenient solutions for busy consumers

Today's shoppers are more active than ever, and when you're on the go, you probably attempt to keep your schedule as simple and concise as possible. Because time is invaluable these days, keeping errand-running narrowed down to the minimal amount of time and energy needed allows for more time on your business, with your family or enjoying a bit of "me-time."

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Creatively cut the fat: substitute with apples

Looking to eat better? Tried low-fat and reduced-sodium products, but they just don't taste the same? If you want to modify your diet without giving up the tastes you love, substituting natural ingredients, rather than modified versions of unhealthy ingredients, could do the trick.

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Smart household savings start in the laundry room

For many families, household budgets are still tight in the wake of the recession. But whether times are tough or not, it makes sense to save money wherever you can. There are plenty of small ways to start cutting costs. One of the best places in your home to start saving is the laundry room.

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Tips for making your child's commute to school safe

Going back to school means many things: re-uniting with friends, the fun of school shopping and, of course, cracking those textbooks. But it should also mean an increased awareness of safety concerns, as students travel back and forth from school to home. No matter whether your student is on foot, on bike, riding the bus or behind the wheel, there are some important things to keep in mind.

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