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Decorating on a Budget Is Top Priority for Many RentersRISMEDIA, April 30, 2007-A recent survey conducted by Apartments.com indicates interior design and home decor is a hot topic for renters. According to the survey, ninety percent of renters will decorate when movi...

From Start to Finish: Welcome to NASCARBy Jody MaceRISMEDIA, April 27, 2007-(MSN.com)-Seventy-five million fans can't be wrong. NASCAR is the number-one spectator sport in the country, but to the uninitiated it can look like, well, just a bunch of cars driving in circles while a guy waves indecip...

The Top 10 Spring DestinationsBy ShermansTravel editorial staffRISMEDIA, April 26, 2007-Balmy weather, pretty flowers and reasonable prices make spring one of the best times of the year to travel. Our 10 favorite spring destinations will help you make the most of the season.Our list includes thre...

15 Ways Stores Trick You into SpendingBy The Simple DollarRISMEDIA, April 25, 2007-(MSN.com)-Ever notice how you can go to a store to pick up just one thing and then, by the time you get to the checkout stand, you have five or six things in your cart and a bigger bill than you had anticipated?Thi...

Allergy-Proof Your HomeBy Rick Ansorge, Eric Metcalf, and the Editors of Prevention Health BooksPreventionRISMEDIA, April 17, 2007-Your home should be a haven away from allergy triggers. And fortunately, it can be. There are plenty of things you can do inside your home to reduce allergen levels, ...

Celebrate Earth Day by Helping to Reduce Global WarmingBy Larry WestRISMEDIA, April 20, 2007-Burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, oil and gasoline raises the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and carbon dioxide is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect and global warming...

A Bright Idea for Earth Day - Compact Florescent Light BulbsEarth Day is Saturday and with all of the choices now offered by compact florescent technology, saving energy, saving money, and protecting the environment is as easy as changing a light bulb.By Larry WestRISMEDIA, April 19, 2007-(About....

Allergy-Proof Your HomeBy Rick Ansorge, Eric Metcalf, and the Editors of Prevention Health BooksPreventionRISMEDIA, April 17, 2007-Your home should be a haven away from allergy triggers. And fortunately, it can be. There are plenty of things you can do inside your home to reduce allergen levels, ...

  Caring For Your Carpet   Things to Remember It's a good idea to keep a swatch of your carpet, the sales receipt, warranty and installation information in case you need to refer to it later. To keep your carpet in the best shape possible, you'll need to follow a simple maintenance routine to pro...

7 Strategies for Leaving the Office Behind on VacationBy Kate Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com EditorRISMEDIA, April 16, 2007-A staggering 96% of Americans check in with their offices several times during their vacations, according to a national consumer survey commissioned by Jameson Irish Whiskey and ...