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Make home energy-efficient with fed help
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RealEstate

Wallside WindowsHow to green your home and claim your share of $787 billion
 
A $5 billion boost in weatherization programs across the nation is keeping Wallside Windows assemblyman Sam Bernat busy at a window factory in Taylor, Mich. (Photo: Carlos Osorio/AP)

President Obama’s $787 billion economic stimulus package should be putting one question at the forefront of every homeowner’s brain: How can I tap into the billions of dollars designated in the plan for green building, retrofitting, energy efficiency and renewable energy products?

 
Craft Making for Kids
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Arts & Crafts

CraftsCrafts are any project that involves a step by step procedure to achieve an end result. There are many kinds of crafts one can do, like beading, paper folding, sewing, knitting, crocheting, painting or card making. The list is endless. And craft activities can be done with kids. It enhances their creativity and it is a good opportunity also to bond with them.

Craft making is one personal way of showing the creativity of a person. This shows the love and affection of the creator. The gifts that are made from craft making are usually designed specially for the receiver. Even though crafts are homemade, it does not need to be simple or out from the scratch. You can actually make crafts that are specially designed.

 
Old Car Or Truck? Tricks To Boost Its Performance
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Automotive

Old Car(NAPS)—Whether it’s because of the economy or simply because today’s vehicles are more durable, an increasing number of people are driving used cars and trucks longer. A recent study by R.L. Polk found that the average age of both cars and light trucks is at an all-time record high at 9.4 and 7.5 years, respectively.

Those looking to re-energize these rides with a bit more power may want to consider installing a performance-enhancing aftermarket product. Thousands of such products are available to bring new life to a tired car or truck, and many are designed to elevate the car’s performance beyond what it was capable of in the first place.

 
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