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May 03, 2013 | Friday
Pests, Be Gone! 10 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Critter-Free
No need to use chemicals—instead, use these herbal, fruity, or soap-laden solutions for problems with pests like ants, mic...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
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April 28, 2013 | Sunday
Bob Vila Radio: Conserve Water
The demand for fresh water continues to grow, and the easiest way to meet that demand is simply to waste less of it. ...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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April 19, 2013 | Friday
20 Ways to Support Earth Day This Year
Today of all days, take one step toward protecting the planet, and your monthly utility costs will benefit as well.
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MARISA VILLARREAL
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April 18, 2013 | Thursday
7 Surprising Pantry Items Naturally Clean and Freshen Your Home
Homemade recipes from Karyn Siegel-Maier’s "The Naturally Clean Home" empower you to freshen, clean, and disinfect without...
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MARIE PROELLER HUESTON
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April 04, 2013 | Thursday
The Complete Natural Guide to Apartment Pest Control and Prevention
Living in the city has its perks. But it also has its pests. From mice to roaches to bed bugs, dreaded pests can and ...
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DANIEL MINTZ
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March 29, 2013 | Friday
Termites! Now What?
The advent of spring is generally welcome, but warmer temperatures also bring out unwanted pests, namely termites. Of...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
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March 25, 2013 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Fire Drill
You’ve got the smoke alarms and the carbon-dioxide detectors, and you change their batteries regularly. But does your...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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March 13, 2013 | Wednesday
Bob Vila Radio: Emergency Kit
Natural disasters can occur anywhere, any time. No matter where you live, you should keep a stash of emergency suppli...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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March 07, 2013 | Thursday
How To: Clean Brass
Brass brings a warm, burnished glow to household items, ranging from switch plates, door knockers, and lamps to bathr...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
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March 01, 2013 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Reclaimed Wood
Imagine bringing the quality and charm of eighteenth-century wood planks into your home today. With reclaimed wood, y...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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February 14, 2013 | Thursday
Bob Vila Radio: Lead Paint Removal
Before you tear down a wall, rip off old woodwork, or strip old paint, ask yourself when it was installed. If it was ...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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February 11, 2013 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Home Inventory
It's heartbreaking enough to lose your home or possessions in a natural disaster. Then there’s the stress of having t...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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February 05, 2013 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: House Pests
We’re all drawn to the warmth and shelter of a cozy house, so it’s not surprising that critters like squirrels, oposs...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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January 31, 2013 | Thursday
Bob Vila Radio: Lumens vs. Watts
During our long experience with incandescent light bulbs, we got used to thinking about light in terms of wattage. Bu...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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January 28, 2013 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Gas Leak
Natural gas is a safe, clean source of home energy, but in the unlikely event of a gas leak, it’s important to know w...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
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