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Rhode Island Red: America's Classic Backyard Chicken
America's Classic Backyard ChickenThe Rhode Island Red is one of the most popular breeds among backyard hobbyists. Although they can also be raised and eaten for meat, these rust-feathered fowl have earned their popularity mostly due to their prolific egg laying ability, calm temperament, and their ability to adapt to nearly any environment.

 
Keep Your Home Clean and Green: Reducing Dust
Keep Your Home Clean and GreenAlthough house dust is comprised of harmless particles of natural materials, it can also be contaminated by a wide variety of pollutants. Here are some tips for keeping your home as dust-free and healthy as possible.

 
How to Get Grease Out of Fabrics - Woman eating a greasy hamburger
How to Get Grease Out of FabricsGrease stains can be caused by a number of things. For light stains on washable fabrics, a simple laundry pre-treat is usually all that is needed to remove many stains.

 
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Create a Butterfly GardenEvery gardener appreciates the sight of butterflies flitting about in the garden. Show them a little hospitality, and these "flying flowers" will return to your garden year after year. Here are a few tips on how to turn your garden into the perfect spot for a butterfly social.

 
Facts About Yorkshire Terriers
Facts About Yorkshire TerriersThe Yorkshire Terrier, nicknamed Yorkie, is a small breed of dog first developed in 19th century England to catch mice and rats in textile mills. Today, this popular companion dog is known for its luxurious blue and tan coat, and its bold, inquisitive personality.

 
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Green Tips for Back to SchoolOther than the holiday season, back-to-school shopping offers consumers the largest opportunity to collectively vote with their dollars in support of environmentally and socially responsible products.

 
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Facts About the Pekingese Breed

 
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Ideas for Planning a Green Wedding

 
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How Honeybees Make Honey

 
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Tips for Keeping Ferrets as Pets

 
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Tips for Hiring an Accounting Professional

 
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All About White-tailed Fawns

 
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The Northern Cardinal

 
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Choosing a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your House

 
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All About Shetland Ponies

 
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Removing Blueberry Stains from Clothing

 
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Keeping Dwarf Rabbits as Pets

 
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Tips for Removing Blemishes Naturally

 
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A Guide to the Common Loon

 
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Tips for Steering A Canoe

 
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A Dog's Estrus Cycle (Heat)

 
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Mexico's Dog: The Xoloitzcuintli

 
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Increase Tips When Waiting Tables

 
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8 Ways to Make Mowing Your Lawn Easier

 
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Gardening With Kids

 
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Grow Yourself a Gourmet Salad Garden

 
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How to Divide Your Houseplants

 
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Plant Pre-Sprouted Bulbs and Flowers for...

 
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12 Steps To Sowing Seeds Indoors

 
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Treating Common Insect Problems in...

 
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Using Greywater in the Garden

 
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Starting Seeds Under Fluorescent Lights

 
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Preparing for Fall Frosts

 
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Five Houseplants to Grow Just for Fun

 
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Eight Houseplants That Are Virtually...

 
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Conditioning Cut Flowers for Lasting...

 
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How to Grow Coleus

 
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Tips for Choosing a Lawn Care Service

 
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How to Choose a Birdbath

 
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Landscaping Around Swimming Pools

 
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Tips for Tomato Growers

 
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Tips for Protecting Your Plants When Painting...

 
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Perennial Flower Garden Maintenance

 
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Why Soil pH is So Important

 
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Tips for Buying Gardening Gloves

 
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Growing Wisteria

 
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Garden Benches

 
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Harvesting Potatoes

 
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Organic Solutions for Crabgrass

 
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Five Ways to Groom Your Flower Garden

 
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How to Grow Marigolds

 
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Organic Pesticides Explained

 
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Staking Garden Plants

 
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Hanging Baskets for Attracting...

 
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Controlling Invasive Herbs

 
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Getting Rid of Mold on Mulch

 
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5 Water-Saving Solutions for Your Garden

 
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Fertilizing Made Easy

 
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Tips for Buying Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers

 
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Growing Hens and Chicks

 
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How to Grow Lily-of-the-Valley

 
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An Introduction to DeckScaping

 
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How to Grow Old-Fashioned Bleeding...

 
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How to Grow Radishes

 
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Growing Summer Blooming Bulbs

 
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Buying and Transplanting Bedding Plants

 
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Comparing Wheelbarrows and Garden Carts

 
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Pre-treating Seeds to Speed Germination

 
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Secrets to a Successful Rock Garden

 
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Growing Figs in Containers

 
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Cherry Tomatoes for Hanging Baskets

 
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Understanding Grass Seed Labels

 
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How to Grow Chives

 
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Organic Solutions for Powdery Mildew

 
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How to Grow Zinnia Flowers

 
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Tips for Drying and Storing Seeds

 
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How to Grow Healthy Azaleas

 
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Growing Basil

 
Choosing the Right Trellis

 
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Maximize Your Results With Organic Mulches

 
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Nine Ways To Use Sawdust In Your...

 
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Tips for Growing Rhubarb

 
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Zucchini Falling Off The Vine Early

 
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Spring Lawn Care

 
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Finding Your Garden Design Style

 
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Three Systems For Planting Strawberries

 
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Help For Your Garden Hose

 
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Problem With Norfolk Pine

 
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Planning A Canning And Preserve Garden

 
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Composting Tools You Don't Need to Buy

 
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Don't Overlook Sumac For The Garden

 
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How to Make Watering Hanging Baskets Less...

 
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Growing Ornamental Kale

 
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The Downsides of Using Dyed Wood Mulch

 
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Weathervanes For The Garden

 
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Keeping Ponds Safe for Fish and Wildlife

 
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