Saturday, May 18, 2013

Puppy FAQs


From Dr. Jane Bicks

At Life’s Abundance, we’re celebrating puppyhood. This is partly because we just launched our brand new Large Breed Puppy Food, but mostly because WE LOVE PUPPIES.

Dr. Jane is tackling some frequently asked questions when it comes to baby dogs. Dr. Jane applies her considerable talent and demonstrates her insider’s knowledge in the review of just a handful of commonly posed queries, like …

Why does my puppy have hiccups?
What sorts of vaccinations does my puppy need?
How common a medical problem are worms?

Do what’s best for your pups, now and in the future, by reading the latest post from Dr. Jane now.

DIY Repair Tips Save You Money

From Family Handyman

There are some household repairs that are so simple that even the pros feel bad about charging for them (really!). Many of these plumbing, heating, electrical, air conditioning, and appliance repairs are simple things that homeowners overlook.

Other solutions in this collection are less obvious, but all of these repairs can save you a big chunk of change the next time something goes wrong.

Low water pressure at the faucet?

Your toilet's not a garbage can

Got a leak?

No hot water?

Refrigerator not cooling?

No flame at the gas burners?

Electric stove burner not heating?

An electrical outlet doesn't work

Not getting enough heat?

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15 Ways to Upcycle Pillowcases

From Care2.com

My favorite pillowcase crafts work with the design of the pillowcase. You’ve got that wide seam around the opening and all of the sturdy, serged side seams, and often instead of cutting apart the whole pillowcase, you can make those already-stitched parts work for you.

You’ll see some of this in the selected projects on the next few pages.   Read the entire article.



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Saturday, May 11, 2013

12 Surprising Uses for Garlic

From Care2.com

There’s so much more to garlic than cooking and vampire slaying. From treating cold sores and athlete’s foot to repelling mosquitoes and repairing glass, click through for some clever ways to use garlic.  Read the entire article.

If you don't want to work with fresh garlic, it's also available as garlic oil gel caps, high-potency odor-controlled tablets, and powdered garlic capsules.


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How to Build a Self-watering Planter System

If you like fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden but don't think you can have a garden of your own, this is the project for you. The Family Handyman editor, Elisa Bernick shows you how to build a sub irrigated planter (also called a self-watering planter) that will allow you to grow your veggies without having to water continually.  You can take that summer vacation and all will be well when you return.  Watch the how-to video now ...


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The Facts About Poop


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Saturday, May 4, 2013

Bringing Home a New Puppy


So, you’ve decided to adopt a puppy … great idea. Now what?

If you don’t know the answer to that question, you should definitely check out the newest episode of Pet Talk with Dr. Sarah.

Accompanied by a cuddly fur-ball of cuteness, our staff veterinarian will share her insights and helpful tips to get you and your family up-to-speed on the ins-and-outs of welcoming a new puppy into your home.

Sarah covers all the basics, from what products your new puppy will need to be comfortable, how to make your house safe from curious, ground-level eyes, tips on communication (the cornerstone of training), ideas about diet and health, and much more, all covered in this short video. Watch the latest episode of Pet Talk now!

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