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2015

Get Creative With Paper Lanterns

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Paper lanterns are inexpensive, beautiful, and versatile. These lanterns can be packed away flat for easy storage, and they come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. You can purchase paper lanterns online and they make a great decoration for all kinds of different events. Here are a few ways you can get creative with your paper lanterns and add some beauty and interest to your next event or decor. Read More»

Should You Retire to a Park Model Home?

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If you’re worried your body won’t be able to keep up with the demands of the working world for much longer, but aren’t sure you and your spouse have saved enough of a nest egg to comfortably retire, you may be concerned about your next steps. Fortunately, by selling a home with high carrying costs and moving toward a much simpler lifestyle, you may be able to leave the workforce sooner than anticipated. Read More»

Debunking 3 Myths About Water Softener Systems

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Hard water can cause a number of issues around your home. It can make your toilets, sinks and bathtubs sport an ugly. rusty ring. Your white shirts start turning yellow with each passing wash. Your dishes come out with nasty spots on them from the added minerals in the water. All in all, hard water can be a real pain. Yet, many people still won’t turn to a water softener for their home because of something negative they heard about the systems. Read More»

Two Reasons Why You Should Install A Sprinkler System In Your Yard

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Few things are as beautiful as a well-kept and manicured yard.  The lush, green grass that springs back underfoot is surely a glorious thing to behold.  However, one of the most important factors behind these gorgeous yards often hinges on one thing:  A steady water supply.  If you’re a busy professional with a growing family, it can be hard to find the time to nourish your yard.  That’s why it’s so vital for you to install a good sprinkler system. Read More»

Three Tips For Getting Wedding Flowers

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Planning your wedding can be one of the most exciting periods in your life, since this is a day that you will remember forever. In addition to shopping for dresses and tuxes, musical acts and catering, you need to be sure that you nail down best wedding flowers that you can get. If this is what you are looking for, follow this guide to learn some sound tools and information that will help you as you look for the beautiful arrangements that you need for this lovely day. Read More»

3 Effective Tree Support Techniques

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Trees that are in danger of collapsing may require structural supports to keep them intact and prevent a hazardous situation that could result in injury or the destruction of your property. If you have a tree with split crotches or with large, overlying branches that are at risk of breaking, it may help to seek the expertise of a tree service company about how you can strengthen their structure. You may also want to consider structural support techniques if your home is located in an area prone to thunderstorms, heavy winds, or snowfall that could damage trees or cause them to fall. Read More»

Four Landscape Design Projects That You Should Never DIY

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These days there are plenty of DIY yard projects that can be tackled by amateurs. Then again, there are other large scale projects might be a little outside of your DIY scope. If your upcoming landscape design ideas involve construction, irrigation or electrical work, these might be harder projects than a standard homeowner can tackle on their own. Here are four landscaping projects that shouldn’t be DIY if you aren’t a yard or construction expert. Read More»

Elderly Parent's Skin Too Delicate And Thin? Install A Water Softener In Their Home

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If you’re the caregiver of an elderly parent who has delicate, thin skin, install a water softener in their home. A water softening system is designed to remove hard minerals, such as calcium and phosphate, from the home’s water. If your loved one suffers from excessively dry skin that flakes, tears or injures easily, the hard minerals may irritate their condition even further. You may install a water softener on your own. Read More»

Disaster Preparedness: Don't Forget To Take A Trip To The Fabric Store

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Preppers talk a lot about hoarding food and weapons in case of disaster, but you don’t hear much about hoarding sewing supplies. However, if you are a smart prepper, you know that there are many necessary supplies you can get straight from your local fabric store. Needles If you’ve never looked at a needle display, you’ll be shocked at just how many types of needles are available. Needles are classified first by the type of point they have, which can be ball point, sharp or wedge. Read More»

How To Remove Cat Urine Stains And Odors From A Wall

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If you have cat urine streaks on your wall, they’re most likely from an unneutered male who is marking his territory. Not only are the streaks unsightly, they’re smelly as well. If your walls are white, you may notice yellow stains on them from the urine. Although the urine stains may not show up as well on darker walls, you’ll still be able to notice the strong, ammonia-like odor. To remove the pungent smell and stains from a wall, you can use an inexpensive, non-toxic homemade solution or a commercial enzymatic cleaner. Read More»