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Spring Maintenance Gutter Tips

pring Maintenance: Gutter TipsSpring is a good time to examine your gutters and see if theyneed to be cleaned. Here are some gutter cleaning tips.General Tips- Plan on inspecting your gutters twice a year in the spring andfall. If your house is under...

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Humidifier Use In The Home

Humidifier Use In The Home by: Kelly Gillis Humidifiers get a lot of use in baby nurseries. When baby is having a breathing problem due to illness, improving and moisturizing the air will help him/her breathe easier. But, humidifiers are not jus...

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Kool Aid Stains - Getting Them Out

Kool Aid Stains - Getting Them Out by: Steve Gillman It's not always possible to remove kool aid stains from carpet. All "red stains" are difficult to get out. Red coloring used in pop, candy, and other foods generally doesn't flush ou...

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The Pros and Cons of Hardwood Flooring – Things You Need to Know Before You Buy

The Pros and Cons of Hardwood Flooring – Things You Need to Know Before You Buy by: Mellissa O'Brien The Pro’s There is no doubt that hard wood flooring lends an air of natural elegance and a warm welcoming glow to any home. Hardwood fl...

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Want a Koi Pond? Get a Clue

Liner ponds leak, concrete ponds leach. Fish get diseases if they are not eaten first. Algae are a constant problem. And what about mosquitoes and West or East Nile Virus? Ponds are high maintenance, so do I get a pressurized bead bio-filter? Do I g...

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Grow Cantaloupes in Your Garden

Cantaloupe is a delicious and nutritious gardening crop. There are so many variations that sometimes it is sometimes difficult to choose which to grow. The the flesh of the cantaloupe fruit can have an orange or deep yellow color. The juicy, deliciou...

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A Top-Notch Bathroom Remodel Requires A Plumbing Contractor

Bathroom remodels can be one of the most rewarding home activities in terms of increasing your property value and the beauty of your home. However, bathroom remodels can also be one of the trickiest to pull off when doing the task yourself. Unlike in...

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Is There a Fungus Among Us?

Fungi are complex and fascinating organisms that play an essential role in our ecosystem. They have numerous functions, such as decomposing dead matter and recycling nutrients back to the soil. However, not all fungi are beneficial, and some can be h...

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Selling Your Home - A FSBO's Guide to Keeping It Safe

Selling Your Home - A FSBO's Guide to Keeping It Safe by: Michelle Annese Home sellers not only need to think like a realtor in finding potential buyers for their homes, they also need to think like a personal security agent. Sellers need ...

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Back To Barrels

To Barrels by: News Canada (NC)-Reusing rainwater is not a new concept. Families have saved water in ponds, cisterns, buckets and barrels for centuries for use in watering, washing and even drinking. In fact, this practice is still common in man...

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