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• Retaining Walls and Breakwalls

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• Chimney Installation & Repair

• Repair Cracked & Bowed Foundation Walls

• Retaining Walls & Architectural Block Walls

• Pavers of Any Kind

WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING, HOW YOU CAN HELP

(NAPSI)—The global pandemic brought home to many people just how interconnected the world has become. This is true about the need to protect the environment, as well.

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• Water & Electric Lines

• Lakeside Creative Parking Solutions

• Foundation/Basement Drainage

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• Cottages, Houses, Garages

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DID YOU KNOW? Women spend considerably more time each day than men engaging in various household activities. According to the 2019 “American Time Use Survey” from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, women spend an average of 2.16 hours each day on household activities, while men spend an average of 1.39 hours on such pursuits.The survey identifies household activities as housework such as interior cleaning and laundry,but also other activities such as managing the household’s finances and preparing food. Women also spend roughly twice as much time as men caring for and helping household members. Such figures may reflect gender roles that date back several decades if not longer, even though family situations have long since changed as more and more women have entered and remained in the workforce. For instance, the BLS survey found that, in 2019, men spent an average of 7.96 hours per day working, while women spent 7.15 hours per day working. Such figures support the notion that many households can share household activities more equitably between spouses.

According to the National Institutes of Health, the way to preserve human health is by maintaining the environment because polluted air, water and land encourages such sicknesses as asthma and lead poisoning, while global warming fosters the spread of disease.

Fortunately, throughout the country, efforts large and small are helping to resolve this.

What’s Being Done

For example, one major American corporation with a long, proud history of environmental sustainability and a strong track record of action and success has raised the bar on its environmental commitments and accelerated the progress of short- and long-term goals that meet or exceed environmental regulations. As Marc Bitzer, Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation put it. “As we continue to navigate the impact of COVID-19, the health and safety of our employees and communities remain our priority. We strongly believe that our sustainability efforts are as important now as ever. These efforts are guided by a clear mission to earn trust and create demand while in constant pursuit of improving life at home.” To that end, the company has:

• Reduced its absolute plant emissions by 18% by investing in efficiency and renewable energy;

• Achieved zero waste to landfill in eight plants across three regions;

• Accomplished a global waste-torecycling rate of 96%; and

• Developed an innovative solution to reuse water from an existing chiller that saves 31 million gallons of water each year.

What You Can Do

For your part, you can help the environment these four ways:

1.Get your car a tune-up. Properly maintained vehicles get better gas mileage and emit fewer pollutants.

2.Plant a tree. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.

3.Run the dishwasher and clothes washer only when you have full loads.

4.Don’t let the water run while you shave or brush your teeth.

Learn More: For further facts,visit www. whirlpoolcorp.com and www.epa.gov.

BUDGET-FRIENDLY WAYS TO UPGRADE A LANDSCAPE

Add a pop of color with planters. out from surrounding properties. Flowers, bushes and plants may be the first thing homeowners consider when trying to add color to their lawns, but planters can provide a more immediate way to give exterior grounds some color. Bold planters won’t lose their color in a matter of weeks like many flowers do, and homeowners can switch planters so the colors align with the season. For example, some pastel planters can evoke the spirit of spring, while orange planters can be filled with mums to give a landscape an autumnal feel.

MAINTAIN SPARKLING CLEAR POOL WATER Maintaining a satisfactory level of disinfectant will help prevent the multiplication of bacteria and algae in the pool. Many pools are kept clean through the use of chlorine products. The ratio of chlorine to water needed to maintain the clarity of the water depends on the size of the pool, the sanitizer used, weather, sunlight and evaporation, and the pH. In many instances, the available free chlorine in a pool when tested should be between 3 and 4 ppm to offer adequate sanitation. Frequent testing will help pool owners gauge how well the pool water is holding chlorine and how to compensate if extra is needed.

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STAY SAFE WHEN GARDENING IN HOT WEATHER

Garden during the cooler parts of the day. Lawncare professionals advise against watering lawns between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the summertime, as water is more likely to evaporate during this time, which tends to be the hottest time of the day. Gardeners should avoid working in their gardens during these hours as well. Garden in the early morning hours when the sun is not burning as hot or in late afternoon or early evening hours when temperatures are less threatening.

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HOW TO CONSERVE ENERGY THROUGHOUT SUMMER

Narrow the gap between indoor and outdoor temperatures. The DOE notes that the smaller the difference between the temperature indoors and outside the lower cooling costs will be. While it may be tempting to set thermostats to room temperature (68 F) on days when temperatures reach 90 F or above, that’s an enormous temperature gap that will result in a high energy bill. Instead, the DOE recommends setting thermostats to 78 F whenever possible.

DID YOU KNOW?

(NAPSI)—Toreduceindoorpollution,get yourHVACairductscleanedbyaNADCA professional. NADCA members have certified specialists on staff and comply with a Code of Ethics. Learn more and find NADCA members at www.nadca. com. For a free Homeowner’s Guide, visit https://nadca.com/sites/default/ files/docs/2017/nadca_homeowners_ guide_print_version.pdf.

According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, about one in 10 U.S. households owns a boat. If yours is among them, change the oil regularly, advise the experts at Honda Marine. Learn more at https://marine.honda.com.

You may be able to sell your life insurance policy to get money for your retirement years. To learn more about life settlements and whether you could be eligible for a free review of your life insurance policy, visit www.LISA.org. With the right technology, people can work together better and make their companies more competitive, says Lieven Bertier, who’s responsible for strategic marketing at Barco, Inc., a technology leader that develops networked visualization solutions. He advocates design and usability in product development. Learn more at www.barco.com.

A new generation of pesticidefree products has been designed with formulas that kill lice and eggs. Vamousse Lice Treatment is a convenient, clinging mousse that makes application easier, so you can better target the scalp and roots where lice live. Learn more at www. vamousselice.com/tips-choosing-licetreatment.

Your car’s VIN is a unique code. Before you buy a used car, do a VIN lookup to get the vehicle history report and find records of its previous owners, accidents, and repairs advise the experts at https://driving-tests.org.

3M is leading the way with roofing technology solutions for improving environmental impacts on human health and welfare.To learn more about 3M’s commitment to using science for the greater good, visit www.3m.com/ sustainability.

Atlas roof shingles with Scotchgard Protection provide a long-term solution to help prevent algae growth from taking hold—protecting your home and helping to keep it looking good for years to come. To learn more, visit 3M at www.3M.com/resistblackstreaks.

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Care For Tools

Homeowners often choose to save money and learn valuable skills by doing their own home improvement projects. These minor or major renovations are made much more successful by having the right tools for the job. Investing in good tools can be smart, but those tools are only effective if they are accessible and in good repair. Homeowners who emphasize taking care of their tools can make DIY projects that much easier and more rewarding.