Do your research and contact a licensed professional for assistance Storms, wildfires, rolling blackouts, and more: California—along with the rest of our nation—has been seeing its share of emergencies lately, and homeowners are often left in a lurch when the electricity shuts down. But a backup generator, whether portable or…
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In modern use for hundreds of years—and in worldwide use for thousands of years before then—naturopathic medicine is becoming increasingly popular and more widely accepted as a vital component of today’s health care system. With interest growing in naturopathic medicine, you may be one of the many considering visiting a…
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Read the label and contact a licensed professional for assistance Want to know a hair-raising fact? Many of today’s hair-straightening and hair-smoothing products contain formaldehyde: a substance that has been linked to cancer in laboratory tests. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to make Americans…
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Using yours correctly? Contact a licensed dental professional for assistance There are around 3.5 billion toothbrushes sold worldwide every year. But how much do you know about this everyday dental-hygiene tool? The Library of Congress has some interesting facts. Although the toothbrush as we know it today wasn’t invented until…
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Don’t sacrifice safety to save a few bucks Inexpensive items at a thrift store, consignment shop, or garage sale could save you some dough, but could come at a high cost of safety for yourself and your family, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). The commission’s product-safety…
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You’re not alone: Licensed medical and mental-health professionals can help You know about COVID-19, but what about COVID-15? In a nod to the “Freshman 15” theory of first-year college students gaining significant weight, “COVID-15” is a cheeky reference to people’s pounds gained during this year of stress, isolation, and uncertainty.…
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Clear defensible space, then get help and insights from licensed professionals Our California lifestyle is impacted by our Mediterranean climate: cool, wet winters that lead to hot, dry summers. But those winters aren’t as wet as we’d like, leading to drier summers and increased fire dangers throughout the state, wherever…
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Prevention is key, but contact a licensed professional for assistance Mold can take a hold just about anywhere in your home: bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and more. Learn more about this household issue and how to prevent and control it from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ABOUT MOLD…
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People and groups behind the places The place names might be well-known—Hearst Castle, Ahwahnee Hotel, Union Station—but do you know the architects behind the buildings? Get to know 25 of California’s must-see structures and their architects, as compiled by USA Today and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) California Council:…
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Shipping containers are a creative housing option Your new home could be on the back of a big rig, chugging by on a freight train, flying in a cargo plane, or cruising into port. People are increasingly upcycling shipping containers into new housing, and you could be one of them.…