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(NAPS)—The typical household spends nearly $1,900 each year on energy. By buying products with the ENERGY STAR label, you can save about $450, while avoiding more than 4,100 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more about making energy choic.es on Earth Day and beyond at energystar.gov/earthday

You can learn fascinating facts about the history of the British Royal Family and monarchies around the world on a subscription service called True Royalty TV. For a 7-day free trial and over 400 royal documentaries to discover, visit www.trueroyalty.tv

In 2020, more than one out of three Americans experienced a power outage. Fortunately, home standby generators and PWRcell battery storage systems from Generac can make your home a sanctuary against power outages. Learn more at www.generac.com

Identifying your backyard’s role in your family’s health and happiness is key to an outdoor space customized to your needs. Learn how from the experts at the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) at www.TurfMutt.com. Sign up for Mutt Mail, TurfMutt’s e-newsletter with backyarding tips, at http://eepurl.com/he0XzD

Heating and cooling air ducts are where dirt, germs, mold, mildew, pet dander and other allergens like to lurk. Fortunately, you can get the air ducts cleaned regularly by a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). Find one at http://nadca.com/en/prosearch/all. Learn more at www.BreathingClean.com

Plants or seeds bought online from overseas sellers could bring harmful plantpests and diseases, risking U.S. agriculture and natural resources. Fortunately, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service can help. Learn more at (877) 770-5990, plantproducts.permits@usda.gov  and www.HungryPests.com

 

The American Academy of Oph.thalmology’s EyeCare America national public service program provides eyecare through thousands of volunteer ophthalmologists for eligible seniors and those at increased risk for eye disease, mostly at no out-of-pocket cost. Learn more at www.aao.org/eyecare-america

Genetic testing, such as the Gene-Sight Psychotropic test, analyzes how an individual’s unique genes may impact how they metabolize or respond to medications commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions affecting 1 in 5 Americans. Learn more at www.genesight.com

As the nation recovers from a glob.al pandemic, the benefits of summer school are particularly compelling. Students can catch up, reengage or solidify critical skills at Laurel Springs School accredited private online school. Learn more at www.laurelsprings.com

You can gain a lot of satisfaction helping small business grow when you give your time and expertise through SCORE (formerly the Service Corps of Retired Executives), the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. To get involved, apply at score.org/volunteer