(NAPSA)-Consumer Reports recommends improvements such as a new roof to preserve a home's value. GAF-Elk's line of Timberline shingles can protect a home from wear and tear while improving its appearance. To see how the shingles might look on your house, visit www.gaf.com.
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For bushels of blueberry information and recipes, go to www.blueberry.org. To get a free copy of a leaflet filled with recipes and fun facts, send a SASE to: Welcome Aboard! Leaflet Offer, U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, 2390 E. Bidwell St. #300, Folsom, CA 95630.
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According to the Car Care Council, the cost for a family of four traveling by car is about the same as one person traveling by air. For a copy of the council's "Car Care Guide" or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.
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Those looking for a job in a profession that's awash with opportunities for advancement may want to sign up to learn to be a merchant mariner. To learn about current openings at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, visit www.seafarers.org/phc.
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There are ways to avoid heartburn at barbecues. For instance, one teaspoon of Xcid can be as effective as two teaspoons of the leading antacids. The product has a creamy, nonchalky taste. No other antacid relieves heartburn better. Visit www.myxcid.com.
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For a free copy of Weber's healthy grilling guide, call the Weber Grill-Line at (800)GRILL-OUT(r) or download it at www. weber.com/goodforyou.