About House & Home: Your Guide to Summer Safety

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor During the long, hot summer days we tend to spend more time outside, engaging in activities that can sometimes pose dangers if we're not careful. So, before you get outside (and I recommend that you do!), check out these articles that will ensure your entire family not only has a fun and relaxing summer, but a safe one, too. Protect Your Skin with Natural Sunscreens While the sun's rays can bring healing warmth to our winter-dreary souls, it does pose a lot of risks that are best to avoid. Find out which natural sunscreens are the best protectors against the potentially damaging effect of too much exposure. See More About:  green shopping  green baby products  green bath and body products Playing if Safe and Smart Around Swimming Pools Swimming pools go hand-in-hand with summertime fun. But if your little ones are playing in and around the water, you should know how to protect them from accidents so they (and you) can cool off with water fun. See More About:  pool safety fences  pool safety alarms  swimming pool adult supervision Protect Pets from the Heat KIds aren't the only ones who need protecting. If you have pets, you should know the signs of heat exposure and how to prevent your pooch from problems associated with overheating. See More About:  summer weather safety tips  heatstroke in pets  keeping pets cool in hot weather Gardening Safety Tips Many people don't ever think of gardening safety. In fact, most of us just pull on our gloves, put on our old clothes and head out to dig in the dirt. But if you think about it, gardening does pose potential risks, such as injuries, allergies and accidents. Find out how to stay safe in the garden with this comprehensive guide. See More About:  garden safety  garden allergies  garden problems House & Home Ads Pool Safety Fences Pool Safety Fence Safety Pool Fence Home Safety Kids Water Safety Tips Featured Articles Working Safely With Horses How to Build Closet Shelves How To Plant Roses Shin Splint Essentials How to Deal with Mail When You Go Away How to Use Tiki Torches   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement