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Care of Moth Orchids

Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most people would say, "no way". Yet, the moth orchids that I am talking about are the ones that sway nicely in the breeze and some of the newer hybrids have a nice fragrance. These moths are easy to care for...

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Evergreens You Can Use For Landscaping

Evergreen trees and shrubs are more expensive in general than deciduous trees (trees that drop their leaves in winter). But they are worth their cost because of their year-round beauty, hardiness and longevity. Evergreens range from the broadleaved ...

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INSTALLING RETROFIT & REPLACEMENT VINYL WINDOWS

In previous articles i explained to you how to determine whether your windows are candidates for vinyl replacement style frames or retrofit style frames. This week i'm going to explain the installation techniques for both frame styles. Let'...

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Tips for Building a Fence

Tips for building your fence... If you live in the Midwest, in the country, try to get your hands on as many osage orange posts as you can lay your hands on. Anita, from Indiana, said she and her husband used these at each corner of their fence. They...

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Make Your Own Lampshades

Make Your Own Lampshades by: Dean Novosat When redecorating your room, you may be faced with looking for new lampshades (or perhaps a lampshade you currently have has gotten damaged). So why not make your own! If your lamp currently has a lampsh...

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7 Factors Needed for a Compost Pile

7 Factors Needed for a Compost Pile by: James Ellison Compost, made from decomposed grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches, becomes a dark, crumbly mixture of organic matter. Learn how composting works. Even a newbie to composting can mak...

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Laminate Flooring Buyer's Guide

Laminate has become a popular choice in the world of flooring for its durability and low cost. Reasons to consider laminate flooring Laminate flooring looks like hardwood or stone, but its price is exponentially less. Also, it does not have the req...

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Cookware And Kitchenware - Finding The Very Best Retailers

If you are an avid cook, you likely are interested in finding the very best when it comes to cookware and kitchenware. If that's the situation, you'll wish to get the time to go to specialty shops within the brick and mortar globe that cate...

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Sleeping Beauties: Porches For Dreaming

Sleeping Beauties: Porches For Dreaming by: Debbie RodgersThere's something magical about sleeping outside, drinking in the night sounds of crickets, frogs and wind chimes, watching fireflies and stars, and feeling the cool night breeze. Yo...

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The Problem with Partial Inspections!

The Problem with Partial Inspections! by: Wally Conway Frequently, we get the request in our office for a "partial" inspection. This is another of those things that truly escapes my logic. While I am sure that the basis for this request is the d...

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