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Tree services charge an arm and a leg to cut down dead or dying trees. Instead, take the time to care for them properly so you can save your trees and your money.Take a look at these DIY tree care tips to keep your trees in tip-top shape:1. Water dur...

Tree services charge an arm and a leg to cut down ...

Maintaining and growing a garden doesn't have to be exhausting; you can still enjoy a beautiful garden in pots and planters using these garden ideas for small spaces.Whether you have downsized your home and yard, or just don't want to deal with the r...

Maintaining and growing a garden doesn't have to b...

Don’t wait until spring to start thinking about that new flower garden you want to plant or that outdoor patio you’ve always wanted for family cookouts.Fall gives homeowners a great chance for landscaping and outdoor projects ranging from lawn care a...

Don’t wait until spring to start thinking about th...

It may come as no surprise that summertime is when the soil in your lawn loses the most water. Imagine a bucket full of water left in the middle of your sunny lawn. If you check it a week later, you’d see it lost about an inch of water. Your soil is ...

It may come as no surprise that summertime is when...

When a hurricane or other storm downs power lines, electricity is often one of the initial services to fail. In response, many people use portable generators to weather the inconvenience until power is restored.While a portable generator can solve so...

When a hurricane or other storm downs power lines,...

Effective lighting is a big player in the house to home transition. When homebuyers refer to a place as comfortable or cozy, it’s a safe bet that the homeowners have made an investment in their lighting schemes.Here are five easy and low cost ways to...

Effective lighting is a big player in the house to...

Home winterization is one do-it-your-self project that is relatively easy and inexpensive, and you can see immediate results. According to Energy Star, you can save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs by properly insulating and sealing air ...

Home winterization is one do-it-your-self project ...

When you think of home energy cost savings, I would bet your attic isn’t your first consideration. But it should be! Most people think of their attic space as additional storage space, nothing more. That’s a big mistake.Your attic has a number of imp...

When you think of home energy cost savings, I woul...

Keeping your home cool in the warm summer months is a challenge that many homeowners face.A high-efficiency air conditioner provides the best method, but what if you don't have one? Try these effective ways to cool your home without the A/C unit. Box...

Keeping your home cool in the warm summer months i...

There are new instances of wastefulness and extravagance taking shape based on new circumstances. To name some instances one can refer to destruction of orchards and farmlands for construction of residential complexes in which case it is possible to ...

There are new instances of wastefulness and extrav...

If a person makes use of God-given blessings in an excessive manner he has conducted an act of wastefulness and extravagance and he will be accountable for his performance. This is not something merely related to individual life, but at the macro lev...

If a person makes use of God-given blessings in an...

Another aspect of a proper consumption model from the Islamic perspective is that instead of merely seeking to meet the demands of one’s family, the consumer must also think about the deprived and needy people of the society. Otherwise, the feeling o...

Another aspect of a proper consumption model from ...

The infallible Imams provided the needy persons with their needs in case of having surplus and in addition to this as superior humans and models for the whole humanity in the course of history; they even offered donations at the time of their own nee...

The infallible Imams provided the needy persons wi...

Some verses of the holy Qur’an consider gratefulness to God as a requisite for having faith in God and serving Him. Other verses have in different ways encouraged or recommended people to be grateful to God.The renowned Muslim exegete of the Holy Qur...

Some verses of the holy Qur’an consider gratefulne...

The meaning of lifeHuman beings are perfectionist and purposeful and strongly avoid banality, meaninglessness and purposelessness. Banality and vanity does not satisfy such a being, therefore if life does not have meaning and purpose, being alive has...

The meaning of lifeHuman beings are perfectionist ...

Those, whose meaning of life is confined to these worldly objectives, are satisfied with achieving those objectives. Just like a kid who becomes unutterably happy with small chocolates.Explaining the situation of such people, the Holy Qur’an states: ...

Those, whose meaning of life is confined to these ...

Some people believe that human beings should gain more to enjoy more. This mentality gives birth to greed. This mentality maintains that by traversing this path, we can enjoy more and gain more provisions and comfort. But, as a matter of fact, greedy...

Some people believe that human beings should gain ...

Man normally imagines that he has a long life and then thinks how to provide provisions for himself. His main mistake is that he thinks that his lifetime provisions should be available to him at present to make him feel comfortable. By preparing the ...

Man normally imagines that he has a long life and ...

Islam places great emphasis on each individual taking account of one's actions. Setting aside some time during the end of the day to evaluate ourselves and work on our weaknesses is highly commendable and is one of the best methods towards improving ...

Islam places great emphasis on each individual tak...

The person who arranges his/her programs in various walks and phases of life on the basis of a carefully designed order is most likely to achieve the desired level of success in the fulfilment of the goals. No doubt, through orderliness, discipline a...

The person who arranges his/her programs in variou...

Thus, human dignity requires “becoming humane”‌ and not becoming “the lowest of the low”‌. We become the lowest of the low when we reject faith in God. “Those who reject faith, whether they are followers of the book or idolaters, are the worst of cre...

Thus, human dignity requires “becoming humane”‌ an...