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  • Your Options For Dealing With Fabric Scraps

    It's something that happens to anyone who sews -- you end up with a mountain of fabric scraps. Unwanted fabric can really clog up landfills, so it's nicer to find an alternative to just throwing the fabric away. If you're at the point where you have to do something about that ever-growing mound of material, here are some options that will let you keep it out of the city dump.
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  • Barrier Free Showers: The Answer To All Your Bathing Issues

    Many families now have several generations living under the same roof, which can pose a number of challenges. Designing a bathroom that meets the needs of all family members is essential to a harmonious and pleasant lifestyle. One of the best ways to make bathing easy for everyone is to build a barrier free shower in the main bathroom. Elderly As your parents age, simply getting in and out of a tub can become difficult.
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  • Three Things That Graffiti "Artists" Look for When Scoping Out Your Home or Business

    If the neighborhood that your home or business is situated in has recently become a target for graffiti "artists," it's paramount that you learn more about what makes these vandals tick so that you can be sure not to give them what they want. Here are three things that are likely to make graffiti artists want to come pay your building a visit. Try to avoid these things in order to protect your walls and windows from graffiti.
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  • 3 Ways To Make Your Kitchen Cabinets Feel Larger In A Tiny Kitchen

    Cooking and prepping food in a tiny kitchen can be frustrating, especially if you struggle to stay organized due to the kitchen cabinets being quite small. If your cabinets don't have a lot of storage space, you'll need to think smart about how to best use your kitchen cabinets. By being careful about how they're organized and looking into space-saving tips, you can make sure that you're using every square inch in your kitchen strategically.
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  • Signs You Have Gophers And How To Get Rid Of Them

    If you notice that you have little furry creatures running around in your yard, you might wonder if you have moles or gophers. They can both be destructive to your lawn, cause problems, and take a lot of time to get rid of.  Signs You Have Gophers One way that you can tell that you have gophers is if the mounds that you are seeing look like they are shaped like horseshoes or crescents.
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  • Busting 2 Myths About Gutter Maintenance

    Roof gutters play an essential role in protecting your home from the elements. By diverting rainwater and melting snow from the roof and foundation, gutters can help prevent your shingles and ensure that water doesn't spill off and ruin your foundation. Routine maintenance and proper installation is essential to getting your gutters to work properly. Unfortunately, there are many myths about gutters that can misguide you and prevent your gutters from being the best they can be.
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  • 4 Reasons To Hire Professional Tree Removal Services

    If you have trees in your yard that need to be removed, you may be wondering whether you can attempt to remove them yourselves or if you have to hire a professional. Even if your trees are fairly small, there are a few reasons why professional services are usually the best idea.  1. Tree Roots Can Spread Deceptively Deep Not only can tree roots spread deep, but they can also become entwined with other things.
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  • 4 Reasons You Must Hire Professionals For Tree Removal

    At some point, you may need to remove a tree on your property either because it is causing problems with the foundation of your home, it is unsightly, or it has the potential to cause damage to your property or a neighbor's. Whatever the case, it's important that you hire professionals for the job. Here are four reasons why: Prevent Damage to Your Property: When you attempt to remove the tree on your property on your own, there is a risk that you are not utilizing the saw correctly.
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  • Safe Methods Of Permanent Weed Removal

    Whether it is one weed or a yard full of them, every gardener is dismayed when they appear. Weeds are unattractive and persistent nuisances. They rob the nutrients and water in the soil meant for more desirable plants and they make lawns look shaggy and untended. Many flower and vegetable gardeners spend the majority of their time in their gardens attempting to rid them from their land. While there are a number of weed killers on the market, most homeowners know they can often be dangerous to children, pets and bees.
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