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(StatePoint) It’s time to start preparing your home to make sure it can effi ciently handle colder weather.

“There are many small, low-hassle items you can complete to ‘winterize’ your home,” says David Andreozzi, principal of An-dreozzi Architects and the Ameri-

Is Your Home Really Ready?can Institute of Architect’s (AIA) National Chair of CRAN, the AIA’s Custom Residential Archi-tects Network. “Prepping your home for the season ensures you aren’t dealing with major issues when they are harder to tackle, and can prevent costly repairs come springtime.”

To help homeowners prepare, Andreozzi offers the following advice.

Check Chimneys and GuttersRegular checks of your chim-

neys and gutters are both safety-smart and wallet-friendly. Fire-place dampers should be closed and functioning properly to pro-tect against drafts and keep heat-ing costs down. Leaving a damper open or using a broken one is the equivalent to leaving a window open when the air conditioner is running.

While sometimes not as notice-able as a chimney draft, ice is an-other danger. It can build up in gutters quickly if there is debris

there from previous seasons. In order for ice to melt and drain properly, drains must be clear. Clean your gutters when it’s warm to prevent clogs and costly replacements.

Remember Watering SystemsThis is especially important

for new home buyers who may not think to look for this. Water trapped in an outdoor faucet, spigot or irrigation system can cause a pipe to burst if ice settles inside. Make it part of your win-terizing routine to ensure that outdoor plumbing and pipes are clear before temperatures drop.

Designing for WeatherIn the design process of your

home, it is important that your home is sealed correctly to ac-count for local weather. An archi-tect can advise on how to prevent unwanted drafts. If you have an older home or apartment, use self-adhesive weather stripping to seal cracks in windows and doors, too.

Create a TimetableThe change of seasons means

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(BPT) - Last winter’s polar vor-tex not only affected the majority of the country with subfreezing temperatures, but wreaked havoc on utility bills. In fact, consum-ers in 13 states and the District of Columbia used enough energy in January to capture eight of the 10 highest winter demand days on record, according to PJM In-terconnection, the electricity grid operator. According to the Farm-ers’ Almanac and other weather predictors, a polar vortex is ex-pected to rear its ugly head again this winter.

Now is the time to take simple steps to prepare yourself and your home for the cold, unforgiv-ing season ahead. These simple steps will help ensure your home is comfortable and cozy this win-ter:

Seal gaps and cracks: The av-erage, mid-size U.S. home has an astonishing half-mile of gaps and cracks that outside air can infi l-trate and conditioned air can leak out of, according to the Air Barri-er Association of America. Air in-fi ltration accounts for 38 percent of home energy loss. Even your doors and windows can let warm air out.

The good news is that you can fi x it all. A few simple air insu-lating and winterizing projects can help homeowners save up to 30 percent on home energy costs, according to the Residen-tial Energy Services Network (RESNET). Great Stuff Gaps & Cracks and Window & Door insulating foam sealants from Dow Building Solutions can help eliminate costly utility bills. Fill the gaps and cracks around doors and windows, small spaces - such as electrical outlets and plumb-ing pipes - for a cozy and energy effi cient home. For a full list of ideas, reference Dow’s air seal-ing checklist: greatstuff.dow.com/pdfs/checklist.pdf.

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Schedule a home energy audit: Hire a professional to conduct an energy audit of your home to help identify areas of energy loss and projects that can help improve the overall energy effi ciency of your home. Additional projects will have costs, but you’ll reap the benefi ts.

Prepare your fi replace: Before you ignite that warm, crackling fi replace, make sure to put a screen at the top of your chimney to keep out rodents and birds. Hire a chimney sweep to remove

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(BPT) - Fall’s cooler tempera-tures are on their way, if you haven’t felt them already. And when you feel that fi rst chill, your natural response is to reach for the thermostat. Many people do the same thing, sacrifi cing energy effi ciency in the name of comfort. But you can have both. October is Energy Awareness Month, and to celebrate, here are fi ve ways you can conserve energy in your home now and throughout the cooler months ahead without sacrifi cing com-fort.

* Keep the cold out and the warm in. Air that leaks through your home’s envelope - the outer walls, windows, doors, and other openings - wastes lots of energy and money. In fact, sealing air leaks and adding insulation can provide up to a 20 percent savings on your heating bills. Simple fi xes include installing weather stripping on doors and caulking around windows, while bigger jobs might include sealing leaks and adding insulation in

your attic.* Heat your home effi ciently.

As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heat-ing and cooling. Maintaining your HVAC system can have a big impact on your utility bills this winter - and your comfort. Check your furnace’s air fi lter once a month, especially during the heavy-use months of winter. If it’s dirty, clean or replace it. At a minimum, clean or replace it every three months. A dirty fi lter slows air fl ow, making the sys-tem work harder which wastes energy. A clean fi lter helps pre-vent dust and dirt build-up in your system, which can lead to expensive maintenance and/or early system failure and replace-ment. Also consider a yearly pro-fessional tune-up of your HVAC system. Lastly, sealing and insu-lating air ducts can improve your HVAC system’s effi ciency by as much as 20 percent.

* Invest in energy-effi cient ap-pliances. Every appliance comes with two price tags: the purchase

price and the cost of operating the product. By selecting ENER-GY STAR certifi ed appliances, you can save up to 35 percent on energy costs, according to the U.S. Environmental Protec-tion Agency (EPA). Clothes dry-ers are the newest category, and represent signifi cant savings op-portunities. One of the most ad-vanced units available this fall is LG’s EcoHybrid dryer, the fi rst on the market to use heat pump technology to recycle heat, re-duce energy usage, and ultimate-ly save you money. This technol-ogy works with select cycles to reduce your energy consumption by as much as 50 percent when compared to conventional dry-ers. This dryer has earned the EPA’s 2014 Energy Star Emerg-ing Technology Award, which recognizes the most innovative technologies that reduce energy use and help consumers reduce their carbon footprint.

* Make bright choices for light-ing. Many of us have heard about the outstanding energy effi cien-cy provided by LED lighting. But LED bulbs are not all the same when it comes to performance. To get the energy effi ciency and performance you expect, look for the ENERGY STAR label. LED bulbs that earn the label are in-dependently certifi ed to ensure they deliver on brightness and color, and shine light where you want it. And, of course, don’t for-get to turn the lights off when you leave the room.

* Save energy while enjoying football season. You can even

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Following these simple tips

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(BPT) - Have you ever thought about all of the distractions as-sociated with driving? Weather, kids, pets, eating, cell phones, billboards, the radio and even a friend riding shotgun all com-pete for the driver’s ever-shrink-ing attention span.

Some distractions like cell phone usage - whether talking or texting - pose a greater risk than others in keeping the road a safe place. At any given time, more than 600,000 people in the U.S. are using their phone or oth-er electronic device while driv-ing, according to the National Highway Traffi c Safety Agency. If that’s not scary enough, a study by the University of Utah reports the impairments associ-ated with cell phone usage are similar to intoxicated drivers. In short, distracted drivers, much like drunk drivers, are more like-ly to drive aggressively, tailgate, hit the brakes harder, have slow-er reactions and cause accidents. Now more than ever, defensive driving has become critically im-portant.

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The ability to stop quickly or change lanes is another essential technique and that’s where your tires can play an important role. “Your tires are the only part of your vehicle that grips the road,” says Briggs. “The fi rst line of de-fense, even before you get on the road, is to make sure that your tires are properly maintained. You always want to make certain your tires have enough tread depth to ensure ample traction.”

Checking your tires’ tread depth is easy, Briggs says. “Tires should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch to help prevent skidding and hydroplaning. Simply place a penny upside down into a tread groove. If part of Lincoln’s head is

covered by the tread, you’re driv-ing with at least that 2/32 of an inch that is a minimum amount of tread required. If you can see all of his head, you should buy new tires.”

When it comes to the ongoing battle against distracted driv-ers, Briggs says today’s tires can really help. “There are new tire technologies that can help improve traction and handling. For example, we now incorporate the use of orange oil in many of our tires like the AVID Ascend. Orange oil creates a special com-pound resulting in a balance of all-season handling, long tread life and great fuel economy.”

Briggs offers more tips that will keep your tires road-ready:

* When the tires are cold (at least four hours after the vehicle has been driven), check tire pres-sure with a reliable tire gauge. Be sure the valve stems have a plastic or metal cap to keep dirt out and a seal against water and foreign objects. The tires’ proper infl ation level - as recommended by the car maker - can be found on a placard in the glove box, on the car door or in the owner’s manual.

* Check tire alignment once a year. Misaligned tires create un-

necessary tire wear and lower mileage.

* Rotating your tires will pre-vent uneven wear and promote a better ride. Because the weight distribution on your car or truck can vary, it’s best to rotate your tires a few times a year, like ev-ery time you get your oil changed.

* Balancing act: Tires that are

balanced correctly will give you a smoother ride and help prevent improper wear. You can get your tires balanced at the same time as your regularly-scheduled ro-tation.

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(StatePoint) Severe weather can pose a risk to your fam-ily’s safety, especially if you don’t have an emergency plan. Having a plan for what to do before, dur-ing and after severe weather can mean all the difference to your family’s safety.

Unfortunately, only 36 percent of American households have dis-cussed a safety plan for weather-related emergencies or power outages and about half of the households don’t feel well pre-pared for a power outage, accord-ing to a recent survey conducted by Energizer.

Make sure to better equip you, your family and your home to deal with future storms.

• Designate a place to seek shelter. Designate a meeting place for your family to take shel-ter. A basement or the smallest, most-interior room on the lowest fl oor is safest for severe weather and tornados. In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane, evac-uate the area if instructed by lo-cal authorities.

• Keep a portable light in ev-ery room: When the power goes out, you don’t want to go dig-ging through closets or drawers looking for that fl ashlight. Keep portable lights in every room in a handy place to ensure you’re ready for outages.

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around windows, while bigger jobs might include sealing leaks and adding insulation in your at-tic.

* Heat your home effi ciently. As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heat-ing and cooling. Maintaining your HVAC system can have a big impact on your utility bills this winter - and your comfort. Check your furnace’s air fi lter once a month, especially during the heavy-use months of winter. If it’s dirty, clean or replace it. At a minimum, clean or replace it every three months. A dirty fi lter slows air fl ow, making the sys-tem work harder which wastes energy. A clean fi lter helps pre-vent dust and dirt build-up in your system, which can lead to expensive maintenance and/or early system failure and replace-ment. Also consider a yearly pro-fessional tune-up of your HVAC

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* Invest in energy-effi cient ap-pliances. Every appliance comes with two price tags: the purchase price and the cost of operating the product. By selecting EN-ERGY STAR certifi ed appliances, you can save up to 35 percent on energy costs, according to the U.S. Environmental Protec-tion Agency (EPA). Clothes dry-ers are the newest category, and represent signifi cant savings op-portunities. One of the most ad-vanced units available this fall is LG’s EcoHybrid dryer, the fi rst on the market to use heat pump technology to recycle heat, reduce energy usage, and ultimately save you money. This technol-ogy works with select cycles to reduce your energy consumption by as much as 50 percent when compared to conventional dryers. This dryer has earned the EPA’s 2014 Energy Star Emerging Technology Award, which recog-nizes the most innovative tech-nologies that reduce energy use and help consumers reduce their carbon footprint.

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Following these simple tips helps you save energy and money, while addressing climate change. LG Electronics, a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, invites consumers to learn more ways you can be more effi cient and share your approach to saving energy this October by taking the LG ENERGY STAR Pledge.

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HERNDON, Va. Oct. 1, 2014 – Last year’s long cold winter took many people in the East by surprise and resulted in damage to oth-erwise healthy plants, trees and shrubs. With the Farmer’s Almanac predicting another extremely cold winter, landscape experts from the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the national landscape and lawn care association, offer advice to homeowners who want to protect trees and shrubs from damage.

“A lot of homeowners were taken by surprise by our cold harsh win-ter last year,” said Nikos Phelps, PLANET member and president, Utopian Landscapes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “We had warmer than normal winters for the past 10–15 years, so people got used to not having to go the extra mile to protect plants and trees for a harder winter.”

Cold winds, frigid temperatures, and dry air can damage other-wise healthy plants. Many home owners invest hundreds, and even thousands of dollars into the purchase of plants. To protect that in-vestment and avoid costly replacements next year, landscape experts from PLANET offer the top fi ve strategies that homeowners should consider to protect trees and shrubs this winter.

Water deeply in late fall. Many people think their plants don’t need water in the winter or they assume snow melt will provide enough hydration. Plants do need to have access to water in the soil during winter. Watering deeply in late fall before the fi rst frost will help en-sure that they have access to water after the ground freezes.

Wrap plants or smaller trees. Many plant varieties like roses, but-terfl y bushes, hydrangeas, and crape myrtles experienced damage last winter. To provide plants with extra protection from the wind and cold, wrap them in burlap or a frost protection fabric and plant them along a building or fence that offers some wind protection. Dead leaves can also be stuffed inside and around the branches and at the base to add extra insulation.

Don’t fertilize trees and shrubs in fall. Plants need to slow down their growth in the fall to ensure they harden off and prepare for winter. In general, homeowners should stop giving fertilizer to plants well before the fi rst freeze. Homeowners should always follow the lo-cal municipal rules for fertilization. Some locations regulate the time of year that fertilizer can be applied.

Don’t prune plants in late fall. Pruning can encourage new growth, so it is generally not a good idea to prune most plant varieties as win-

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But how do you do this? Many people use 220 minus their age to calculate maximum heart rate in beats per minute and then do not surpass this heart rate during exercise. Unfortunately, formulas such as this one and popular heart rate training guide charts you might see at most typical gyms don’t apply to most people.

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Heart rate zones are very unique, just as how an individual re-sponds to different exercise intensities is, Keskey says. “The results we see from people who have an assessment and train according to their own unique program prove results time after time. Not only will you see changes in how your body responds relative to different exer-cise intensities but you can track your progress and calorie burn over

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So what does all of this mean? Many, upon an initial assessment, only burn fat effi ciently up to a heart rate around the top of zone three (otherwise known as Anaerobic Threshold or AT). At intensities beyond AT the activity becomes too hard to fuel with fat as the main fuel source and instead the body will use mostly stored carbohydrates to complete the work.

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(BPT) - The leaves are starting to fall off the trees, the birds are fl ying south and you can feel the temperature dropping. Winter is on its way and while squirrels pack away food before the fi rst snow fall, you’ll be relieved to know that you still have time to fi nish some projects listed below to get your home ready for win-ter.

* Tackle the yard. Your yard will fall into dormancy during the winter, but a little prep now can help your green space bounce back in the spring. Fertilize your lawn using a lawn spreader from your local rental store to turn this all-day chore into a task that takes just a couple of hours. And don’t waste the rest of your day raking the yard; instead, rent a leaf blower to fi nish this task in a fraction of the time.

* Seal the gaps. Find the plac-es where cold air sneaks into your home and you will drasti-cally reduce your heating bills throughout winter. Feel along your windows and doors for any drafts. Seal larger cracks with caulk and cover your windows in plastic wrap for comprehen-

sive protection. If you have a real chimney, don’t forget to close the damper to prevent cold air from billowing down the chimney.

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* Protect pipes from freezing. A ruptured pipe can ruin your home and everything in it. Rup-tured pipes occur during winter when the pipes freeze and the frozen water inside expands. You can protect against this by never letting your home’s temperature fall below 65 degrees. Wrap pipes running along the exterior walls in heat tape, and be sure to check on your pipes on those bitterly cold nights.

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But did you know that preventive health is important not only for you but also for the lifelong health of your pets? Instituting preven-tive health measures for your pets helps keep them in top physical shape and live healthier, happier lives. Here are three key areas of preventive health for your pet.

Annual checkupsYou know you should see your doctor once a year for your annual

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Get plenty of exerciseExercise has numerous health benefi ts not only for your body but

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Offer a nutritious diet“Proper nutrition is a cornerstone of pet health,” Dr. Lowery says.

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Preventive care is just as important for your pet as it is for you. The good news is that the same preventive care principles that benefi t you also benefi t your pets. You can take the right preventive approach for your pet with annual checkups, daily exercise and a nutritious diet, and both you and your pet will be feeling even better.

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(StatePoint) You can’t predict the future, but you can feel more confi dent in your ability to face unforeseen emergencies if you prepare your home and family ahead of time. Planning for all kinds of scenarios is crucial, say experts.

“In the event of an emergency, a well-thought out emergency plan can eliminate stress, limit confusion and save a great deal of wasted time,” says Tim Mac-Welch, author of the new book, “Outdoor Life: Prepare for Any-thing.” “Different areas are prone to different risk factors. So look up your neighborhood’s fl ood his-tory and seismological data to understand your risks.

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(StatePoint) Everyone has heard myths about what is and isn’t good for your eye health -- from eating more carrots to limiting screen time. Unfortunately, many so-called facts are anything but factual, according to Dr. Ryan Nakamura, a VSP Vision Care optometrist. Here, he sorts fact from fi ction.

• Myth: Reading in dim lighting will damage my eyes.• Busted: It may seem hard to believe, but there is no evidence that

reading in dim light will cause long-term damage to your eyes. “Dim lighting can lead to eye strain, requiring your eyes to work harder and making them tire more quickly, but it’s only temporary,” says Dr. Nakamura. That said, if you have access to a well-lit room for reading, take advantage of it.

• Myth: The darker the lenses my sunglasses are, the better they will protect my eyes.

• Busted: Not exactly. “Dark sunglass lenses may reduce eye dis-comfort for those who experience light sensitivity, but they do not provide additional protection from ultra-violet rays,” says Nakamura.

More important than the darkness of your lenses is making sure the sunglasses have UVA and UVB protection -- the only true de-fense against the sun’s harmful rays. Over time, exposure to UV rays can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration and, in some cases, even blindness. So whether you prefer lighter or darker lenses in your frames, sunglasses are a must-have year-round. Don’t forget to make sure the children in your life wear them too.

• Myth: Working many hours in front of a computer screen will change my glasses prescription.

• Busted: Working too long in front of the computer won’t change your prescription, but there are some impacts to consider. The blue light emitted from electronic devices can be damaging -- impacting your sleep and possibly causing macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness in adults. Also, using electronics for ex-tended periods of time can result in digital eye strain. Symptoms of digital eye strain include fatigue, headaches and neck pain.

To help protect against digital eye strain and blue light exposure, consider using eyeglass lenses with blue light protection. Also remem-ber the 20-20-20 rule: for every 20 minutes spent looking at your com-puter, TV or digital device, spend 20 seconds looking at something at least 20 feet away.

• Myth: If you don’t have obvious issues with your vision, you don’t need an annual eye exam.

• Busted: A comprehensive annual eye exam can protect far more than just vision. It can detect signs of serious health problems -- in-cluding diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol -- many times before physical symptoms are present. Some serious eye condi-tions have no immediately obvious signs or symptoms, such as glau-coma or macular degeneration, and take a comprehensive eye exam to detect. Regardless of visible symptoms, a comprehensive eye exam is a must every year, Dr. Nakamura recommends.

For more information, visit SeeMuchMore.com.Don’t just believe old wives’ tales when it comes to eye health. Arm

yourself with the facts to better protect your family’s vision long term.

Busting Eye Health Myths: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction?


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CASH & CARRY(BPT) - There is much to love about the nuances of the changing seasons - from spending sunny days on

the beach to hiking through autumn-kissed parks and skiing down snow-covered mountains. Throughout the year, just as you would protect yourself from seasonal elements like sun, rain and cold by applying sunscreen and dressing appropriately, it’s important to protect your vehicle from the great outdoors. Your car needs to be prepared for the varying weather ahead - just like people do. Here are a few easy DIY projects to keep your car looking new and running for seasons to come.

Fix-ups for fallThe crisp change in the air signals the exciting start of fall. However, before the cold-weather season

kicks off, make sure to show your vehicle some love and touch up scratches that may have appeared dur-ing the road trips of summer months. By affordably fi xing your car now, you can save yourself from a major, and costly, headache later.

Repairing nicks, scratches and chips on your car can be simple. Try a product like Dupli-Color’s innova-tive Scratch Fix All-in-1. Specifi cally designed to provide an easy-to-use and exact-match color, touch-up paint solution, the product contains a prep tool and fast-drying clear fi nish to seal and protect repairs. Scratch-Fix-All-in-1 is available in a variety of colors, tested and approved by vehicle manufacturers to ensure a perfect match.

Worry-free winterBefore the fl urries start to fl y, it’s important to pay close attention to vehicle maintenance. First, check

all vehicle fl uids to make sure they are at the appropriate levels. Things like oil, transmission fl uid and brake fl uid are especially important as they can cause engine damage and even prevent your car from starting on chilly mornings if they’re too low.

Also, check the air pressure in your tires and infl ate them if necessary. You can reference your owner’s manual or sidewall of the tire for information about optimum air pressure. To ensure your vehicle will be safe in rainy, snowy and icy conditions, have your tires balanced and rotated before the snow starts. If you live in a particularly snow-prone or rural area, you might also consider buying snow tires and/or chains.

See spring clearlyDriving with worn or broken windshield wipers is dangerous, and recent statistics show the average

driver only changes his wiper blades every three years. However, according to AAA, you should replace them every six to 12 months - about the same time you would purchase spark plugs, fi lters or other auto maintenance products. Often, car owners will try to stretch the limit by waiting to replace these items until absolutely necessary, but remember regular maintenance is more cost effective than accident repair.

Headlight clarity is also important. Clouded lenses can reduce the effectiveness of your headlights up to 80 percent and pose serious safety concerns, according to Consumer Reports. Like replacing windshield wipers, spending a few dollars and an hour on restoring cloudy headlights will not only enhance the ap-pearance of your vehicle, but also keep you safe. Headlight restoration kits can be purchased affordably and they will enhance headlight clarity while also protecting lenses from damaging UV rays.

Fight the fade from summer sunAutomotive plastic and vinyl parts can fade

over time and make cars look old and worn be-fore you know it. Bring new life to faded areas like bumpers, trim, dashboards or seats with the new Plastic & Vinyl Restore Coating from Dupli-Color - an aerosol spray that bonds to substrates leaving behind a smooth, like-new fi nish with just three coats.

Additionally, there are steps you can take to prevent interior damage to your car. For ex-ample, use a sun shade to keep your dashboard - one of the largest plastic surfaces in your car - from getting too much light. This will keep any plastic or vinyl, as well as carpets and other surfaces, from becoming discolored and faded.

Don’t forget to check your owner’s manual throughout the year and look for any recom-mended maintenance based on your vehicles mileage. And remember, when seasons change, your automobile changes too. By keeping up with your vehicle’s regular care, you will not only have a car or truck that looks good, but you’ll save yourself from larger repairs down the road.

Simple DIY steps to protect your car through all seasons


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(BPT) - It’s almost that time of year again, the time of year when you forget about sunburns and start worrying about windburn. Yes, sadly, the cooler months are here and winter is around the corner. That means long coats, scarves and an entirely different skincare routine.

Skincare you say? True, it’s easy to forget about your skin when it’s covered by all those ex-tra layers, but dermatologist Dr. Anne Chapas, who is the founder and medical director of Union Square Dermatology, says cooler months are when skincare, par-ticularly lip care, is most impor-tant. “The skin is our fi rst line of defense against environmental elements, but the skin on our lips has extremely unique properties. It is one of the most sensitive ar-eas of skin, so they require spe-cial attention in order to main-tain a healthy appearance,” says Dr. Chapas.

With that in mind, Dr. Chapas offers these tips to help you keep your lips and the rest of your skin feeling and looking healthy no matter the temperature.

* Nurture your lips. The cooler months are hard on your lips. Not only are they exposed to cooler temperatures daily, behav-ioral habits like biting or licking your lips can also be damaging. “What most people don’t real-ize is that common behaviors such as drinking wine or coffee and eating salty or acidic foods can dry out the lips,” says Dr. Chapas. “But drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated and ap-plying a moisturizing lip balm can help counteract the effects of these activities and improve your lip health.” Chapstick Hydration

Lock Moisturize and Renew is a dual-ended lip balm that deliv-ers long-lasting moisture to the lips and works great to keep the skin on the lips moisturized and replenished in the cooler months.

* Protect your hands. Your hands are often left exposed dur-ing the cooler months, especially if the cold air has dried your skin, making gloves or mittens painful to wear. Dr. Chapas says prod-ucts that contain shea butter and lanolin are great for counteract-ing the abuse your hands endure.

* For your scalp. A thicker, moisturizing shampoo will re-duce dryness on your scalp and prevent itchiness as tempera-tures drop.

* Remember the time of day. Don’t use the same skincare products for day and night. In-stead, use products with pro-tective, moisturizing benefi ts to guard your skin during the day. At night, switch to heavier creams that offer more hydra-tion. Your skin will absorb this extra moisture while you sleep. For example, ChapStick Hydra-tion Lock Day & Night contains two distinct formulas specifi c for day and nighttime use.

* Don’t forget the sun. Just because you’ve traded in your sunburn for windburn doesn’t mean you don’t need SPF. “UV damage can happen year-round,” says Dr. Chapas. “In fact, we are closer to the sun in the winter-time, and the sun can refl ect off the snow, further amplifying its rays and causing sun damage. This makes it so important to incorporate sun protection into your skincare routine, regardless of the season.” Areas like the lips where skin is thinner will need

even more attention and protec-tion, since they are so sensitive.

On those coldest days when you’re bundled in layers, remem-ber your skin needs extra protec-tion and these simple tips will help your skin stay healthy dur-ing the cold weather season. To learn more about protecting your lips visit ChapStick on Facebook or Twitter. For more information on Dr. Chapas visit the Union Square Dermatology website.

5 great skincare tips for cooler temperatures

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