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Planning for retirement is necessary. Contrary to popular belief, Social Security was never intended to provide full time income or maintain a lifestyle after retirement. Although many different retirement plans exist...
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How Much is Enough for Your Retirement?
How much do I need for retirement? This is the question I am asked most frequently, and to be honest, there is no simple answer. I can safely say that a married couple living in Los Angeles needs $10 million to live...
10 Fabulous Home Improvement Ideas that Anyone Can Do
Home improvement is a fabulous way to exercise your artistic side. What can be more rewarding than fixing a home improvement problem yourself? You improve the quality of life in your home while saving money. An eyesore...
How to Train Your Dog by Turning Your Back
You may have to make your guests stand and face the hall closet to teach your dog some manners. The house rule has to be no interaction until your dog is calm and civilized and that may mean turning your back. Train...
How to Plant a Salsa Garden: What’s Hot and What’s Not
Salsa is a family favorite for many and fresh salsa out of your garden is not only tasty but also healthy. Here are some ideas on how to plant a salsa garden. The choice of how hot your salsa will be is up to you...
Changing Your Dog’s Food Without Causing Gastrointestinal Upset
Learn how to switch from one dog food to another without causing problems for your dog. While it is tempting to use up the old brand and then switch to the new from one day to the next, doing so can potentially result...
How to Replant a Christmas Tree: Guide to Replanting Christmas Trees
Replanting Christmas trees is a popular activity in earth-friendly circles, but there is more to Christmas tree replanting than meets the eye; a living Christmas tree needs a bit of extra care to keep it alive to see...
Persimmon: Fruit of the Gods, The Exotic Golden Orb Offers a Unique Taste
Although a popular decoration on holiday tables, the unique flavour of the persimmon has been alternately described as a combination of apricots, plums and pumpkins. The ancient Greeks named the persimmon “the...
What are the Main Types of Greenhouses?
There are many types of greenhouses for gardeners and farmers to use, ranging from the simple to the very complex. Growing food in greenhouses has become a popular way to grow organic vegetables locally and on...
Make Your Own Decorative Fabric Wreath for Year Round Decorating
Learn how to use fabric to create a beautiful wreath that you can use all year long. Add a center dangle to bring the holidays and seasons to your design. Instructions on How to Make a Decorative Wreath With these...
Can Down Syndrome Medications Cause Dental Problems?
It can be really difficult to make sure children are receiving proper oral hygiene. They’re restless and impatient, which makes brushing and flossing routines difficult, and they really hate dentists for the most part...
The 3 Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Numbness, Tingling and Pain
Carpal Tunnel is being diagnosed more often in the last 50 years or so due to our love of the computer and phone technologies. We are constantly typing away on our keyboards, whether it is computers or phones with...
Wrist Ganglion Cysts, What You Need to Know to Avoid Surgery
The wrist is a common location for ganglion cysts. This is a common, benign, fluid-filled tumor that comes from the joint lining on the back or front of the wrist. Once you’ve been diagnosed with a wrist cyst, it...
How to Taking Care of Aging Parents, Letting Them Know They are Valued
The worst thing any human being can get is a feeling that you are unwanted. As we grow older our senses dim and our strength weakens. The greatest act of love you can provide someone old, is being there and spending...
Merchant Marines and the Threat of Asbestos
Personnel such as Merchant Mariners, navy personnel and other seafarers may have suffered exposure to asbestos while working aboard navy vessels. Merchant Marines and the Threat of Asbestos: Hazards of Navy Vessels and...
Do It Yourself Project: How do I Build a Low Cost Closet Organizer?
A low-cost weekend do-it-yourself project is building a custom made organizer make more efficient use of the space. This project only requires basic carpentry skills to construct and install a storage system to bring...
Avoid Telltale Beginner Landscaping Mistakes: How to Create a Home Landscape That Looks Professionally Designed
Follow these easily implemented, do-it-yourself garden design techniques to achieve the look of a professionally designed backyard landscape. Novice gardeners and new backyard landscapers make common mistakes that brand...
Choosing the Right Horse Trainer for You and Your Horse
Educating the horse owner on important steps for picking the right horse trainer. I understand when it comes to finding a trainer for your horse, this can be stressful and time-consuming. Below is a list of what you...
Ten Essential Laundry Tips for College Freshmen
Going away to college is a big change for many young people. Although it’s exciting, there are some new responsibilities that come into play when you leave the nest. One very common responsibility for students is...
20 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Horse: Efficiently Evaluate Prospects Before a Test Ride
Save time, energy and gas money by asking the right questions before you even think about getting into the truck to go look at a prospective horse. If at all possible, engage the help of a knowledgeable friend or equine...
