home--garden
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4 Benefits Of Installing A Water Softener This Summer
If you live in an area where hard water is a common occurrence, you may want to consider installing a water softener this summer. Here are a few of the benefits of installing and using a water softener that you will experience. #1 Remove Minerals Hard water is full of extra minerals that do not need to be there. Specifically, hard water generally has both magnesium as well as calcium in high quantities in the water.
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Why Vinyl Is A Perfect Fence Material
When you think of residential fencing, you might first imagine wood. However, wood is not the only material on the market for stylish and functional residential fencing. One great alternative to wood is vinyl. It is not only very stylish, but it is also a low maintenance product. This article explains the various perks of vinyl fences so you can decide whether or not it is the right material for you.
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Remove Latex Paint Spots From Vinyl Blinds
If you recently painted the walls in your home's living room with latex paint and accidentally hung up vinyl blinds over the windows before the paint dried completely, you may have noticed paint spots on some of the vinyl slats as a result. Learn how to remove the paint with the following steps and restore the blinds to the condition they were in prior to hanging them. Materials To Use
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Why You Should Get A Backyard Water Fountain
Have you decided to give your backyard a new look but have no clue what can be done to achieve it? A water fountain is one of the things that you can consider adding to your backyard, as it can be beneficial in a few different ways. The article below will explain why getting a water fountain installed in your backyard is a good idea. Adds Value to Your House
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Do's And Don'ts Of Residential Rain Gutter Cleaning And Maintance
As a first-time homeowner, it is important to understand that your new home's residential rain gutter system is a functional necessity. The rain gutter system channels the water from your roof out away from your home's foundation and to the appropriate storm drain system. The rain gutters prevent water from running down the sides of your home and under its foundation which leads to a flooded basement and cracked concrete slab foundation.
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Keeping Your Home Ant-Free When Nice Weather Returns
During the winter, most people do not worry about insects as they are not in view due to cooler temperatures. When spring and summer arrive, ants will re-emerge, hungry and looking for a meal after their long winter cooped up underground. Taking steps to prepare your home before an infestation occurs is best. Here are a few tips to follow in an attempt to keep your home ant-free when winter is over.
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Does The Sun Wake You Up Every Morning? How To Keep Your Room Dark
If you are sound asleep and the sun comes up and shines directly in your bedroom window, this can be frustrating because it wakes you up. Fortunately, you can keep your room darker until you are ready to get up by using window treatments. There are many different types of window treatments that you can use that will work well for this purpose. Window Shades Window shades are cost effective and simple to install.
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Three Common Water Softener Problems To Watch For
If you've recently invested in a traditional salt-containing water softener, it's important to understand that it isn't maintenance-free. In fact, there are a few common problems that you may face with your water softener. Understanding the most common water softener issues and how to deal with them can help you to head off potential problems before they become serious. Here's a look at a few common issues that you should watch for.
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4 Benefits of Purchasing a Set of Granite Countertops
Granite countertops are incredibly popular among homeowners looking for fixtures in their kitchen or bathroom. You can get help choosing such a countertop from a number of sales professionals and contractors who can look out for you. With this in mind, consider these four great benefits of choosing granite so that you are well equipped to purchase the granite countertops that you need. Benefit #1: Granite Countertops Increase Your Home Value
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Transforming Your Yard Into A Winter Holiday Wonderland: Ideas For You
As winter fast approaches and the last of the leaves on your trees begin to fall, you cannot help but think ahead to snow and the holidays. And, if you are a homeowner who always wants your home to look as beautiful as possible, inside and out, you begin to wonder how you can transform your yard from your summer sanctuary into a winter wonderland in time for the holidays. Get to know a few ways that you can get started transforming your yard into that winter holiday wonderland so that you can get started before the first snow falls.
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