Many of us wouldn't think twice about wearing sunscreen if we're spending a day at the beach, but what about in your office? If you spend a lot of time by a sunny window at work, you're exposing yourself to harmful ultraviolet rays all day long, even outside the peak hours of sunlight. Not only is this harmful to your skin, it also can fade interior furnishings as well. Instead of slathering on zinc oxide or covering up the window, consider investing in a UV protection film that coats the inside of the window. It will block 99% of the UV rays and is virtually invisible.

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Summer season means visits to the pool to cool off. After taking a dip in the pool, be sure to rinse off with fresh water to remove residual pool water from your bathing suit. When you get home, wash your swimsuit and any other clothing you brought to the pool, including T-shirts, cover-ups and socks. Even in the low levels found in pools, chlorine can still be oxidizing to fabrics, causing them to fade, stiffen and wear out quickly. Immediately laundering will help protect them after a fun day in the sun.

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Do you want to plant a tree in your yard, but have no idea which one is right for you and your home? Finding the right tree is critical, because a wrong choice can wither and die quickly. The National Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Wizard makes it easy to find the perfect tree. Just enter your ZIP code, the type you're interested in (e.g. fruit, evergreen), the type of soil you have, sun exposure and what your overall goal is (e.g height, growth rate), and it'll list all the options that would be perfect for you. Use the wizard at arborday.org.

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