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  • Know A First Time Homeowner? The Best Non-Conventional Gifts

    If a family member or close friend has recently bought their first home and you are looking to get them a gift the can really use, you want to skip the local home décor store. Instead of getting them a candle or something to hang on the wall, get them something that they can really use. The homeowner needs thing that will help them take care of their new investment. Here are a few different options you purchase for the homeowners if you know they don't have the items.
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  • How To Prevent And Treat Lawn Fungus

    If you notice problems with your grass such as gooey substance or brown patches, then you may have a lawn fungus. It's one of those things that are easier to prevent than treat so it's best to take care of your lawn properly to prevent it from happening. Prevention There are several things that you may be doing wrong that could make your lawn more susceptible to lawn fungus. Here are a few of the top errors that cause lawn fungus due to poor maintenance.
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  • Remove Common Ragweed From Your Lawn

    Common ragweed is a plant that contains long, thin leaves that have rounded edges. In the center of each weed's leaves, stalks grow that contain small yellow flowers. Many people are allergic to this weed variety and experience watery eyes and frequent sneezing when exposed to it. If common ragweed is growing on your property and you would like to eliminate it due to allergies, the following tips will help you.
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  • How To Repair Your Broken Refrigerator Cord

    If the electrical cord to your refrigerator has become damaged or compromised, you don't need to get a new fridge. All you need to do is remove the damaged cord and attach a new plug. Here is how you can easily fix your broken or damaged refrigerator cord.  Supplies Wire Cutter Wire Stripper Screwdriver 3-Prong 15 Amp Plug Set-Up This is a fairly quick job, so you do not need to remove all the food from your fridge while you do it.
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  • Duct ~ Duct ~ Ewww: The Nasty Truth About Leaking Ductwork

    If you have leaking ductwork, your home may be riddled with several problems that you have not realized are related to the ducts. Malfunctioning ducts can negatively impact indoor air quality resulting in respiratory issues. They may also result in property owners having higher energy costs associated with their heating and cooling due to energy being lost and wasted through the leaking ducts. The following issues represent some of the most common and serious problems leaky ductwork can cause.
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  • 3 Ideas To Help You Save Money On Your Energy Bill

    As a homeowner, you are always looking for ways to save money on your energy bill. However, you don't want to spend a fortune to make it happen. Now, you can save money on your energy bill by adding in a few home décor items and implementing a couple simple tips into your life. In doing so, you can slash costs and keep more of your money in your pocket. Try out the ideas below and see how much of a difference it can make in your life.
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  • Pros And Cons Of Pans Made From Various Metals

    If you're choosing cookware for your kitchen, you have three basic metals to choose from: aluminum, stainless steel, or copper. Which is the best choice for you will depend on how you intend to cook and what qualities are most important to you. To help you decide, here's a look at the pros and cons of each material. Aluminum  Aluminum reacts quickly to temperature changes, making it a good choice when you want to heat something up quickly.
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  • How To Find The Source Of Bad Smells In Your Carpet

    There's nothing more frustrating than getting your house clean from top to bottom and realizing that something smells bad. You can try spraying air fresheners, but chances are that is only going to take care of the problem temporarily, if at all. What you really need to do is find the sources of the bad smells in the carpet so that you can fully remove them. Follow Your Nose It might seem like your nose already did everything it could do by finding out that something in the carpet isn't right.
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  • 5 Tips For Dealing With A Cockroach Infestation

    Cockroaches are notoriously hardy and breed rapidly. Once you begin to see roaches in your home, there is a good chance that there are many more that you can't see hiding throughout your house. If you begin to see multiple cockroaches in your home, use the following tips to deal with an infestation. Contact a Pest Control Specialist Cockroaches are very difficult to kill, so if you have an infestation in your home, a bottle of bug killer you buy at a home improvement store is not going to get the job done.
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  • Warning Signs Of Hard Water In Your Home

    Although all water contains some level of naturally occurring minerals, water that's too heavily saturated with minerals is referred to as hard water. It can be destructive to your pipes and appliances, and it can sap the life out of your skin and hair. If you aren't familiar with hard water or don't know how to tell if you have it, it's important to familiarize yourself with some of the common signs.
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