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  • Creating A Fairytopia: How Lanterns Create A Charming And Enchanted Garden Look

    Fairy gardens are very popular with people who like the look of an enchanting place to sit and meditate. Along with beautiful flowers that attract the fairy folk, you can buy or create fairy houses and furniture to encourage the little people to take up residence in your yard. There are also some other little touches you might want to consider to really create the look of an enchanted garden.
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  • 3 Ways To Filter Sunlight Out Of Your Office

    Does your office building have windows that allow in a large amount of sunlight? While that sunlight may keep your office bright, it can also do some serious damage. Sunlight can inflate the temperature in your office, forcing your air conditioner to work harder to reach your desired temperature. It can also cause furniture, carpet, and other design elements to fade, meaning that you'll have to replace them frequently. Finally, sunlight can be plain annoying, especially if it's creating glare on computer monitors.
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  • Fixing Old Exterior Wooden Shutters

    Exteriors wooden shutters, whether they are functional and decorative will need to be repaired and touched up over the years. You can repair and repaint your wooden shutters without the need to hire a professional contractor. This article will explain how to effectively repair wooden exterior shutters with a few simple tools and skills: Prepare the Damaged Wood As wood ages and decays, it can become rough and spurious. You should not try to fix these holes by simply putting wood filler directly into the rough holes.
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  • Pump It Up: All Pumps Need To Be In Good, Working Shape

    If you're a first-time homeowner, you're going to find that your relationship to water will change drastically. Not only will you be responsible for all water costs, including watering your landscaping, but you're going to have to monitor and control the amount of stagnant water on your property. This includes monitoring all the pumps on your property to ensure they're working well. Water that is supposed to be on your property has to be kept moving at least a little, while water that is not supposed to be there has to be removed.
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  • Troubleshooting The Source Of Your Home's Pet Urine Odor Problem

    If you've cleaned your home using pet odor and stain removing cleansers but can't seem to get rid of nasty pet urine odor, this guide is for you. Read on to learn about three different pet odor causes you might be missing and find out what you can do about it. Go Beyond The Floor & Get A Black Light If you've scrubbed your floors with cleaners designed to permanently remove pet odors but are still stuck with the stink, it's time to buy a black light.
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