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2.2 Million in Central USA Plan for Feb 7, 2012 The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill

On February 7, 2012, at 10:15 a.m.* CST, more than 2.2 million people across nine states will participate in the 2012
Great Central U.S. ShakeOut!

The ShakeOut is an opportunity to practice how to protect yourself during earthquakes, and to get prepared. along with your family, community, co-workers, state, and and region.

We all must get better prepared before the next big earthquake, and practice how to protect ourselves when it happens. The purpose of the ShakeOut is to help people and organizations …

How To – Maintenance Tips for Mold Free Composite Deck Materials

Composite Deck Materials used for Deck Surfaces, Railing, Balusters and Steps have been in use for more then 15 years in the United States and although they are low care product they are not maintenance free.

Because composite materials use a high content of plastics they are less prone to absorb water. Wood decking that is pressure treated has a chemical injected in it that treats the wood to reduce its breakdown when molds, fungus …

How To – Home Security Systems for Apartment Renters

Wireless alarm system for ApartmentsThere are many reasons that people choose renting over owning their own home. Often it is for convenience or it could be for temporary housing when moving to a new location or it could just be the cost. Whatever the reason it does not mean that you have to do without a dependable security system that you can purchase and control yourself.

The problem with home security systems is that they …

How To – Learning by Doing Taking that First Step in Learning To Repair Stuff

No one jumps in and builds a house or a skyscraper or race car on their first try unless they are crazy. The fact is building and fixing things takes years to learn. The good thing is most of us have an opportunity to learn about how things work as we grow up.

The first step in changing a flat on a monster caterpillar truck is changing the inner tube on your 10 speed bike …

How To – Removing Oil Stains and Gasoline Smells from Work Clothes

The cost of working in your garage shouldn’t include the price of a new pair of pants and a shirt.. Everyone who has got too deep into a project probably found that oily greasy mess that you wish never happened. We aren’t talking about normal stains this is when you endup pulling a transmission and getting soaked head to toe in fluid or end up with the content of a wheel bearing all over …

How To – Installing A Decorative Vinyl Privacy Fence

Vinyl Fencing is relatively cheap to install and easy to maintain that is why it is the choice of many home owners that want to put in a privacy border or secure a swimming pool.

The product comes in a variety of different styles and colors to match your needs. You can select a basic white panel design that comes in 6 foot heights or you can get simulated wood products to match the color …

How To – Crock Pot Cooking and Easy Cleanup

Crock Pot cooking is an easy way to assemble a meal in the morning and have it ready for dinner without needing to watch it. The main advantage of slow cooking also means that cleanup of baked on food can really be a pain.

Where you can probably get away with a quick scrub of a stove top pot or pan the amount of scrubbing can be harsh on your crock pot. Placing your liner in your dish washer is probably …

How To – Cutting Costs of Expensive Cable or Satellite TV

Every time I get the cable bill I wonder why am I paying for dozens of channels that I never watch and shouldn’t there be a way that I can get a cheaper bill.

I think most people feel the same way. We want to have some entertainment but we end up paying for so much garbage that we never wanted.

Well there are a few ways that you can lower your costs. Unfortunately you can’t …

How To – Serious Tips for Reducing Your Car Insurance Costs

Other then your rent or mortgage one of the highest costs of your monthly bills is your car insurance. Unfortunately there is no way around having car insurance and it is to your benefit to have it. Any time that you are in an accident no matter how small you risk potential lawsuits. Most of the time your insurance will cover all of the costs but if you are one of those people that …

How To – Mowing Your Lawn and Getting that Professional Look

Other then the color of your house the size of your lawn and if it is maintained properly really has impact on how your property looks. With just a few tips you can get your lawn looking like you pay hundreds of dollars a month and it will only take you a couple hours a week if that.

The most important thing that you have to remember when taking care of your lawn is that …