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A Plan to Save on Energy Costs and to Create Jobs

By Tom Perriello on 15 March 2010

Rural Energy Savings Program is for people served by rural electric cooperatives.

Posted in Around the House, Financial, Tom Perriello | Tagged HR 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program, Tom Perriello | 1 Response

Williamsburg Debuts Plant Collection Created Especially for QVC(R)

By Staff Reports on 4 March 2010

Williamsburg will debut seven collections of live plants on QVC in March.

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Gardens of Williamsburg, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Leave a response

Chickens Magazine Targets Novice and Experienced Poultry Owners

By Staff Reports on 10 February 2010

Material covers the backyard chicken.

Posted in Around the House | Tagged Bowtie Inc, Chickens Magazine | 5 Responses

Snow Puts Roofs Under Stress in Virginia

By Staff Reports on 9 February 2010

Back-to-back storms create extra stress, especially on flat roofs.

Posted in Around the House | Tagged Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs, Maryland Emergency Management Agency, Virginia Department of Emergency Management | Leave a response

Vegetable-Growing Notes for Central Virginia

By Ken Bezilla on 8 February 2010

Learn dates of last planting for fall and cold hardiness for veggies.

Posted in Around the House, Gardening | Tagged Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, vegetables | 2 Responses

Football Party Hearty Snack and Food Ideas

By Susan Burke March on 5 February 2010

Healthy SuperBowl snack ideas, including chili recipe.

Posted in Around the House, Food, Health | Tagged Superbowl, Susan Burke March | Leave a response

Fall/Winter Vegetable Gardening, Part I

By Ken Bezilla on 1 February 2010

Fall & winter home gardening basics from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange.

Posted in Around the House, Gardening | Tagged Southern Exposure Seed Exchange | 2 Responses

Some Ways I’ve Reduced Costs By Going Green

By Michelle Reeves on 25 January 2010

Learn how to go green and save green!

Posted in Around the House, Health | Tagged CSA, herbs, home remedies | Leave a response

Parkers Farm, Inc. Expands Recall to Include All Products

By Staff Reports on 18 January 2010

Complete list of possibly contaminated foods enclosed.

Posted in Around the House, Health | Tagged listeria monocytogenes, Parkers Farm Inc | Leave a response

How Are Those New Year Resolutions Working For You?

By Michelle Reeves on 18 January 2010

…think of the New Year as a time to begin a healthier way of living.

Posted in Around the House, Health | Tagged diets, resolutions | Leave a response

Duke Energy Offers Tips to Stay Warm and Save Money

By Staff Reports on 15 January 2010

Simple tips to manage heating bills.

Posted in Around the House | Tagged Duke Energy, household tips | Leave a response

Flood Insurance Deadline Extended for Virginians

By Staff Reports on 11 January 2010

Extension is for NFIP policyholders in Virginia.

Posted in Around the House, Financial | Tagged Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program | Leave a response

Radon is Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in U.S.

By Staff Reports on 8 January 2010

High radon levels have been reported in Virginia.

Posted in Around the House, Environment, Health | Tagged Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, radon | Leave a response