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5 things to know about a/c maintenance

Your heating and cooling system uses over 50 percent of your energy costs in your home.  While changing the air filter is one of the simplest things you can do to keep your air conditioner working, a regular maintenance routine with an air conditioning professional will keep your unit from malfunctioning during the hottest days of the summer.

5 ways to prevent falls in your home

Seniors or those with limited mobility may have a hard time getting around their own homes.  Now changes can be made to homes to meet the specific needs of those living in them.  Make safety a priority by asking a remodeler who is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) to evaluate your home.  CAPS not only help those who want to stay in their family home as they age, but they also remodel homes for accessibility due to accidents or other disabilities.

5 exercises to do at your desk

Don’t let a work day spent at a cubicle limit your activity.  Angie’s List Wellness Director, Kelsey Taylor, shows you five simple exercises you can do right at your desk.

Advantages of using mulch in your landscaping

You can add 7 percent to 14 percent to your home’s value with a well-designed landscape, and adding mulch is an inexpensive, yet efficient way to spruce up your flower beds and walkways.

VIDEO TIP: How to grow a green lawn organically

For the best lawn care, many homeowners often turn to fertilization. However, it is possible to grow green lawns without the use of harsh chemical additives. Watch for tips on how to get a lawn your neighbors will envy.

VIDEO TIP: How to plant bulbs

Whether you're planting a single bulb or a whole bed, these tips will help a garden produce beautiful flowers that will brighten up your landscape.

How to complain about your phone or Internet service

Modern day conveniences like Internet, landline and cell phones sometimes come hand-in-hand with inconveniences, such as billing disputes and outages. If you are frustrated with your service, it’s time to speak up to get the quality service you deserve.

How to resolve a contractor dispute

Once a careful hiring decision has been made and work begins, it’s still possible for issues to arise, putting you in conflict with your contractor. If you have a concern, address it immediately. Waiting may only make the situation worse. If you don't speak up, then you can't expect them to do the job you want.

VIDEO TIP: How to get better gas mileage

Prices at the pump continue to rise, but there are things you can do to make your full tank last a little longer. Watch for tips on how to get better mileage and save a little money on your next fill-up.

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