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Cost Is Recouped Real estate experts say it’s easy to recoup the cost of a driveway upgrade. In fact, your return on investment may double when you sell the house. Pavers are available in a variety of colors, shapes and laying patterns that can match any architectural style—from colonial to Mediterranean to modern. Inexpensive Room Addition Further good news is that patios—as outdoor living spaces— are an inexpensive room addition that increases the value of a home. A well-designed patio of interlocking concrete pavements not only provides extra entertaining space, it enhances the character of your home. Seasonal Hair Trends Start With Healthy Hair (NAPSA)—Whether you’re slicking your hair up or embracing your curls, this season’s trendiest looks start with healthy hair. Walkways and driveways not only lend more grace to an entrance, they can improve your home’s curb appeal. Pavers can be snowplowed. Some projects use heated walks and driveways to eliminate snowplowing, as the pipes placed under pavers circulate hot water to warm the pavers and melt snow. In warmer climates, using lighter-colored pavers results in a cooler surface for bare feet on patios and pool decks. Homeowners often use lighting right in the surface of a driveway or walkway, with paver-shaped fixtures that fit into the paving pattern to guide users and create a warm mood. For more tips on how to help your home make a good first impression, visit www.icpi.org. To create this season’s most glamorous looks, start with hair that’s so naturally healthy, it shines. Itchy, flaky scalps are not confined to the colder months, and not caring for your scalp can cause hair to look less than lustrous. Dandruff in summer can make this a yearlong problem. Scalp sensitivities associated with dandruff can lead to increased scratching and touching of the scalp, which can damage delicate scalp skin and the hair cuticle, leaving hair dull and lifeless. For healthier hair, celebrity stylist Ben Skervin suggests the following tips: • Having a healthy scalp is especially important going into the warmer seasons like summer. Use a conditioning shampoo with zinc pyrithione, like Head & Shoulders, to get your scalp ready. • Start the season with your hair in its best condition by getting a haircut! Damaged hair with dead ends can leave you with unhealthy-looking hair. • A great minitreatment for the beach is putting conditioner in your hair and leaving it in there. Try Head & Shoulders Smooth & Silky conditioner. Your hair will absolutely feel soft to the touch. To learn more about great products for a healthy scalp and beautiful hair every season, go to HeadandShoulders.com. (NAPSA)—Families enjoying an active outdoor lifestyle know that grilling and camping, among other fun activities, present some dangers, especially burns. To keep your family safe, consider a few hot tips for preventing and treating burns. Grilling in the Backyard • Follow manufacturers’ directions when using grills. • Use only commercial starting fluid to light charcoals. Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids. • Never add starter fluid to hot coals. They could catch fire and explode. • Thoroughly extinguish hot coals before disposal. • Supervise children at all times when grills are in use. • Establish a three-foot “keep away zone” for children around grills. • Do not wear loose-fitting clothing. Tie or pin up long hair. When Camping • When camping out and a fireplace is not available, build campfires in a cleared area. • Adult supervision is especially important when children toast foods over the fire. • Be aware that flaming marshmallows could ignite hair or clothing. • Keep a supply of water or an extinguisher within easy reach. • Store firewood at a safe distance from the campfire. To protect against burns, always supervise children when grills are in use. • Do not leave a burning campfire unattended. • Make sure coals are thoroughly extinguished before disposal. At Home or Away Doctors recommend you keep a burn ointment like Burn Jel Plus on hand in case of an accident. Burn Jel Plus, from Water-Jel Technologies, the world’s leading provider of professional burn treatments used by EMS workers, simultaneously cools the skin, relieves pain and helps prevent infection. It is available at chain stores such as CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens and Wal-Mart.