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Breaking Ground For Safety
Did you know that the circuit breakers in your home will not protect you against a fatal electric shock? Regular circuit breakers stop wires from over-heating and prevent fire, but they won’t keep you from getting a shock. For this, install “ground fault” breakers that will shut down the circuit before serious harm can be done.
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Lost Household Arts
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10 Ways to Green Your HomeThe 3 R'sStart rolling those Rs: Reduce, reuse, and recycle-and in that order....
One Bright Idea Seeing Stars Paper Nor Plastic No Soliciting Get Better Mileage The 3 R's Get Off the Grid Slay Energy Vampires Go Au Naturale Build it Green
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Creative Recycling
Be Creative by Recycling a Used Bicycle
It might take a few glances but this bike hasn't been left at the front gate by a welcome visitor. No, it's a revolutionized garden ornament that fits in so well with its surroundings that it is almost impossible to tell the difference.
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Color in the Garden
Using Color in the Garden
Color plays a big part in our gardens. If it didn't, we would still be happy perusing gardening blogs that showed black & white images. The colors and shades you use will evoke feelings and illicit a response. You don't believe me? Take a look at this list published under the title of "The psychology of color";
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Preparing Your Patio
PREPARING YOUR PATIO FOR SUMMERThe Ins and Outs of Backyard Fun
Warmer weather brings the return of outdoor living and all its pleasures — from fun family barbeques, to kids running through sprinklers, to entertaining under the summer sun. But it also brings the constant high traffic of guests, kids and pets through the patio doors, and the added concerns for door upkeep, durability and storm protection.
As you prepare your patio for the “ins” and “outs” of the summer season, we would like to provide you with tips on choosing a patio door system for your home.
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Professional TipsChoosing Caulk
Standing in the isle wondering what type of caulk to purchase? Let us give you some information to help you in your decision making ...
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