Outdoor grilling is one of the best things about summer, especially with these tips to help you have a fun, safe, and easy clean-up barbecue.

• A pyramid-shaped pile of charcoal in the grill lets air circulate so that the coals heat evenly. Preheat coals about 45 minutes; the fire is ready for cooking when the flames die down and the coals turn gray-white.
• No-burn grilling. To grill foods so that they cook through but don’t burn, place them on the outer edge of the grill and cook with the lid closed. More charcoal will be needed to make the fire last.

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No, the title of this post is not referring to your children being out of school. Summer is here, which means insects are on the prowl looking for cool places to nest.

Here are some tips on how to control a few common pests around your home:
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(ARA) – Who doesn’t love spring, with the fresh breezes and the bright sunlight? Warm weather arrives to signal a new beginning. Inside the home, spring cleaning is a fresh start as well.

Nearly everyone can appreciate polished surfaces and tidy rooms, but spring cleaning has other benefits. Spring cleaning can also help deal with allergens and pests in your home. Many people are aware of allergens like dust, pollen, mold, mildew and animal dander, especially in the spring, but some sources of these are often less obvious.

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Who says house cleaning is a boring, unexciting task? Exercise physiologist Colleen Saringer demonstrates simple exercises to help you get fit as you clean house.

You’re already moving around, so why not have some fun with it?

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