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Homeowners Shift Spending from Gas Tank to Home
Declining home values coupled with high fuel costs are leading many to reconsider how they spent their money. Many homeowners now owe more than the current value of their house and cannot move until home values rebound. What does a homeowner do until then?

Fresh Ideas for Elegant Outdoor Entertaining
When it comes to having friends and family over for summer gatherings, our first thoughts often turn to late afternoon barbecues with sizzling burgers, plastic cups and paper plates. If that's your idea of outdoor entertaining, maybe it's time to get out of the house! Here's some ideas on how to use your good china to entertain in summer-friendly ways.

Lackluster Lawn? Four Fast, Simple Steps for Fall Lawn Care
Fall is the time to repair summer-damaged, lackluster lawns and prepare for the winter season. Follow these four fast, simple fall lawn-care steps to promote a greener, better-looking, lush lawn next season.

It's Annual Fence Fix-up Time
If you've watched home improvement shows that focus on "curb appeal," you know that a coat of paint or stain on a fence can make a huge difference in the attractiveness of your home. But visual appeal isn't the only reason to renovate your fence --a worn out enclosure can also put the safety of your home and family at risk.

Summer Fun with Cherries
The beginning of the summer brings to mind bare feet in the grass, running through sprinklers and eating cherries with juice dripping down your chin. California Bing cherry season is short, so the time for delicious fun with cherries is now.

Green Gardening: Save Time, Money and the Environment
Everyone wants a beautiful landscape but most people feel they lack the time and expertise to cultivate the results they want. With a few simple eco-friendly changes in your fall landscape care, you can get more beautiful results with a limited investment of time and effort.

Dust off the Picnic Basket for Good Clean Fun
Nothing says summer quite like a picnic. What better way to enjoy the long leisurely days than with a meal outside with friends and family? But food storage issues can quickly turn a pleasant afternoon into a problematic situation. Warm weather can cause food spoilage and cross-contamination, but with proper care, the only worry you will have at your picnic is how to keep the ants away.