Doing-it-yourself renovations are very popular these days, with lots of stores and TV shows dedicated to the subject. Part of the appeal is the promise of saving money and knowing that you did it all on your own. But if you're an absolute beginner, do you really have the know-how to remodel your bathroom, for example? What if something went wrong — or worse — what if you hurt yourself?

Even if you do your own work, you still need to contact your insurance company to ensure you're...

Healthy hormones are the key to vitality. They play an integral role in our physical and emotional well-being. These 'chemical messengers' guide complex processes as they travel through the body such as growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction. They also affect the immune system and even impact behaviour, feelings, and emotions.

One hormone, however, is often misunderstood: testosterone. If you wonder about it, here is the truth when it comes to some common myths:
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From the rules drill sergeant, to the etiquette obsessed, no one likes to be on the course with that person. Here are a few of the personalities you should be keenly aware of when creating the perfect 18-hole pairing.

The Natural – They've had no lessons, no warm-up, old clubs but can consistently hit them long and straight every day.

Play with this person if… you crave a smooth, competitive game.

The Iceman – never phased by a shot that's off or...

It's time to stop hibernating indoors. Whether it's going for a brisk walk, a bike ride or playing golf, it's important to get out, get moving and stay fit.

If you have a lung condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and find you are experiencing shortness of breath when enjoying these or other activities, don't assume it's just a result of growing older – it may be a sign your COPD could be better managed. If you take medication for COPD but are still experiencing...

Working with buyers, and hanging out in the City-Data real estate forums, I see so much confusion regarding the home buying process.
We've been talking about putting together a First Time Buyers' seminar, a la "Boot Camp." I thought it a good idea to poll the CD Faithful and ask what they thought would be good topics to include.
Here is a link to the post with the poll:

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