2016

3 Things You Should Know Before Installing A Water Softener System

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The human body is made up 93 percent water and your muscles are made of about 75 percent of water. For these reasons, water is essential for your survival. It is also used in many aspects of our lives. When you have hard water, it is difficult to cook and perform tasks that use water. Hard water has a high mineral content especially magnesium and calcium. It is not a health risk, but can be a nuisance.…

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Tips For Getting Rid Of A Rodent Infestation

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It is important to make sure that you are tackling an infestation of rodents as soon as you realize that there is a problem in your home. To help make sure that you are getting the best results, you may want to take a few minutes to review the following points. Use Traps Instead Of Poison Not only do you have to be careful with the use of poison when you have children or pets in your home, but the use of it can cause you many more problems than a few quality traps would.…

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How To Foster A Sense Of Community Among Your Residents This Halloween Season

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Halloween is huge these days, and more than 157 million Americans will celebrate the holiday. If you’re a property manager, Halloween gives you a chance to promote the community atmosphere of your buildings and create a sense of camaraderie. Here are some ideas you can use Considering Joining The Teal Pumpkin Project If you have a lot of families among your residents, the odds are good that you have a few that have children with food allergies or other restrictions due to things like gluten intolerance or diabetes.…

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When Bats And Birds Strike: Garage Window Replacements That Are Permanent

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Old garages that have windows on odd sides or windows that can be opened and closed in the rafters tend to invite wildlife in. If you find that there is a lot of minute animal dung on everything stored in your garage, it is highly probable that you have bats and birds roosting in the rafters of your garage. If you walk the perimeter of your garage and notice missing panes of glass or open windows that are out of reach without a ladder, the possibility becomes a certainty.…

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Five Bathroom Upgrade Tips For Aging In Place

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Are you planning to age in place, staying in your current home as opposed to downsizing or moving to assisted living? If so, you may want to keep these goals in mind as you remodel over the years. The following tips can help you when it comes to remodeling your bathroom, so that you can have the perfect space now that will also work well for you as you age.…

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Artificial Turf Grass: Many More Uses Than Just for Your Lawn

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Artificial turf grass is great to turn a brown, yellow, or just plain drab-looking lawn into a beautiful, green lawn. Artificial turf has some great benefits, such as that it never needs to be watered, that it never has to be mowed, and that it is very easy to clean up any messes that may be on it. There are also many other uses of artificial turf that you can use around your home, three of which are listed below.…

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Considerations For New Air Conditioner Installation

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Are you the owner of an older home? Are you tired of dealing with the summer heat and are now thinking about installing an air conditioner? Many older homes may still be lacking air conditioners for various reasons. So before you simply rush out and purchase an air conditioner, there are a few things that you’ll want to do and consider: Ground or rooftop: If your house has never had an air conditioner before, a ground unit may be best.…

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3 Ways Your Water Softener Can Help You Maintain Your Blonde Locks

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It has often been said that blondes have more fun, but only when their blonde locks aren’t being affected by water problems at home. If your home relies on water that comes from a well, water quality could present a problem when it comes to maintaining blonde hair. Installing a quality water softener could solve many of the water quality issues affecting your hair. Here are three ways your water softener could help you keep your blonde hair looking bright and beautiful in the future.…

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3 Reasons To Consider Mulching

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Mulching is one of the best things that you can do if you are trying to start a garden or maintain an existing one, mostly because mulch can provide a whole host of benefits that can make your garden much easier to deal with. Mulching consists of creating a layer of material over your soil that can be made of anything from bark, straw, wood chips, and even decomposing organic items.…

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Landscape With Trees And Lower Save Money On Energy

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Incorporating trees into your landscape design is a great way to brighten up your space and improve curb appeal. Planting trees in the yard can even increase your property’s value by 10 to 20 percent, and will save you plenty of money on heating and air conditioning costs throughout the year. What’s more is that your new trees will help lower your household’s carbon footprint, as each one can devour up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide every year as it matures.…

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