Hello again!

It's been a long time between blog post for us, but our our new financial year resolution is to ensure that it doesn't happen again...oops.

This week, we're taking a look at a really handy Yahoo!7 product called Answers. You may have seen various questions featured on the Better Homes and Gardens homepage - they're from Answers. They represent the tip of a huge iceberg of information shared by our community of everyday experts. And you'll be pleased to know that there is a dedicated Home and Garden category, full of really handy hints and tips.

So, What is Yahoo!7 Answers?

It's the place to ask questions and get real answers from real people. It's fun and educational because you get to ask questions on any topic-from the serious to the not so serious. You can also help people out by answering others' questions. It's all about sharing-what you know and what you want to know-so don't keep those questions and answers to yourself...jump in and start sharing!

Does it cost money to join in?

Nope, that's one of the best things about Yahoo!7 Answers--it's absolutely free. All you have to do is log in to your Yahoo! account to share in the wealth of knowledge generated by the Yahoo!7 Answers community.

How do I ask a question?

It's easy. Once you've logged in, just:

• Click on the Ask button at the top-left corner of any page.
• Type in your question. Similar questions will appear underneath as you type, so if someone's asked the same question, you might not have to.
• Add any details that will help people answer it.
• Select a category for your question.
• Decide whether you want an email sent to you whenever someone answers your question. If not, uncheck the Yes, email me answers as they are posted box.
• Click on the Preview button. If it looks ok to you, click Submit.

Remember: the clearer your question, the more likely you'll get really good answers. Use the Details section to provide additional information and further clarify your question.

Taking the time to choose the right category will also help ensure your question is seen by the group of people most able to answer your question.

For guidelines on what types of questions are acceptable, please refer to our

How do I answer a question?

Each question has a 4-day "open" period during which you can post an answer. Just go to any question in the Open Questions section and click on the Answer this Question button to start. Enter your answer in the Your Answer field and include the URLs of any sources you want to reference in the Source(s) field.

June 5 is World Environment Day. Protecting water sources, tree planting, waste reduction and energy conservation are just some of the actions members of Clean Up the World will focus on as part of World Environment Day to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect against the impacts of climate change.

We're also doing our bit to save the world, with our "Better Planet" campaign , which started this year - together we have been saving on lighting, have changed to recycled toilet paper, left the car at home and more. Don't forget to vote in each month's poll in our "Be Involved" area of the site, so we can keep tabs on how far we've come!

Yahoo!7 is also going green, with its "Be a Better Planet" initiative, full of environmentally and wallet-friendly tips and suggestions, and even a guide to environmentally-aware entertainment and entertainers.

Don't miss the show this Friday, as Johanna will be introducing a brand new segment covering even more ways to clean and green the planet, and of course, you can find many more ways to care for our wonderful planet by trying a search on the Better Homes and Gardens site!

We'd love to hear from you! Have you changed your lifestyle recently, even in a small way, to help get the planet back on track? Just leave us a comment if you'd like to share your thoughts or experiences.

Happy World Environment Day!

Carolyn