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Repairing Small Holes And Tears In Your Window Screen

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Window screens provide you with the wonderful ability to enjoy a fresh breeze in your home without worrying about bugs, birds, and other critters getting into your home. Unfortunately, even a small hole or tear in your window screen can have a huge impact on how effective this screen is. Thankfully, this type of minor damage can often be repaired quickly without the need to even remove the screen from your window.…

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How To Maintain Your Water Boiler & Signs That It's Going Bad

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Most people do not pay attention to their boiler until it gives them problems. But that could be a costly habit. The following is a simple guide that will help you maintain your boiler and also teach you some signs of a faulty boiler. Tips To Maintain Your Boiler The boiler system applies heat to the water in your home, which is then fed through your plumbing system leading to all necessary areas.…

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Microwaves: Counter-Top Or Microhood?

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A microwave oven is one of those kitchen appliances that many people take for granted. You never really think about having one until you live in a home without one for a while. Then, you can think of many reasons you miss having one. If you find yourself in a new home that does not have a microwave, you may be wondering what kind you should get. If you are trying to decide between a counter-top microwave oven and an over-the-range microhood, here are are few things that you should consider.…

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Chimney Safety And Maintenance Tips

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Fireplaces are a wonderful add-on to have in your home. Whether it was made from masonry, or was built with a thin metal firebox at a factory, if it has a chimney it needs to be cleaned and maintained. Fires create smoke, which contains substances that can stick to the inside of your chimney. Creosote is the biggest substance to worry about, as it is flammable and can cause a fire in your home to occur.…

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Do-It-Yourself Sprinkler System Installation

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As the days begin to get warmer, you may start thinking about sprucing up your yard with some beautiful landscaping.  Perhaps you are considering adding a sprinkler system to take care of your newly planted flowers and shrubbery.  Maybe you are even planning on installing your own sprinkler system to save a little money.  A do-it-yourself job will cost you only about half the price of having one installed professionally, but it may not be as easy as you think.…

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3 Things To Splurge On When Constructing Your Tiny House

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Tiny houses are sweeping the nation; with their popularity being attributed to their affordability. While the primary purpose behind many tiny house constructions projects is to save some money, it is important for future tiny home owners to realize that being frugal doesn’t mean you have to give up on some basic luxuries. Here are three things you should splurge on if you are planning to build a tiny house in the future.…

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Choose The Prettiest Shrubs For Your Hedges

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Are you looking to create some privacy in your yard? Perhaps you’d like a manicured hedge that clearly delineates your space. Or maybe you’d like to be a little more covert about your seclusion, selecting beautiful shrubs that also happen to afford you privacy. Choose pretty and hardy shrubs for your yard’s hedge. Hardy Standard Bushes Standard hedge plants not only provide you with privacy, they also block the wind and buffer noise.…

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Steps You Can Take To Keep Bed Bugs Out Of Your Home

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Having a bed bug infestation can be devastating both emotionally and financially. Not only are bed bugs very difficult to get rid of, they can physically bite you and cause skin irritation. Home remedies often don’t work and can leave you with a larger infestation of bed bugs over time. Here are some ways you can make the eradication process a successful one. Is It Bed Bugs Or Something Else? Like other pests that can invade your home, bed bugs aren’t always visibly noticeable.…

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How To Update Your Landscaping With Retaining Wall Blocks

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One great way to add more style to your landscaping is to add some hardscape features. Hardscaping can be a practical and functional addition to any yard. Retaining walls are an essential element of any landscape design. Smartly installed retaining walls will be both functional and stylish. This article will highlight how to build and use a simple retaining wall that will make your landscaping more stylish. Building a Wall with Retaining Wall Blocks…

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What To Do If Your Paving Stones Are Uneven

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When you add paving stones to your yard, whether for a walkway, patio, or as stepping stones to your garden, you expect them to be even. Even if the ground was even when they were installed, they can become uneven over time. This is especially true when they start sinking into the ground from being stepped on. If this happens, you may need to adjust them to make them even again, which you can do with these simple instructions.…

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