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  • Refuting Common Myths About Lawn Care

    Taking care of your home will require you to have a thorough understanding about the various types of maintenance that will be needed to maintain the property. Unfortunately, caring for the lawn can be a task that many people have a limited understanding about, which can make it difficult for them to make effective choices for keeping their lawns looking great. In particular, it can be common for individuals to believe a couple of fairly common misconceptions about this aspect of homeownership.
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  • 4 Great Ways To Save For Your First Home Down Payment

    One of the most challenging aspects of buying your first home is coming up with the down payment. For many people, being able to afford monthly mortgage payments is no problem, but saving a large sum of money to cover the down payment is a huge obstacle. Luckily, with a little creativity and hard work, saving for your down payment can be much more achievable than you may think. Here are four ideas to try out:
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  • Putting Together An Art Studio In Your Home

    If you are an artist and you want to put together an art studio in your home, then you want to make sure you design it in a way that makes it functional, comfortable and artistic. This article offers you a lot of great tips regarding choosing the best room for an art studio and decorating it in a way that will work out good for all of your artistic needs.
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  • The ABC Rules Of Proper Rug Placement In Your House

    Whether you are looking to add some dimension to an otherwise dull space or you like the idea of throw rugs as an element of comfort around the house, adding pretty much any type of rug to the floor in your home brings a lot of benefits. Before you get a little crazy with throw rugs, tucking them in corners, down halls, and even across large sections of flooring, there are a few simple rules that you should keep in mind to achieve the most efficient look.
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  • Preparing For Power Outages

    If you live in an area where you are at risk of losing power quite a bit, then you should make sure you take extra steps to prepare for those outages as they come. While some outages can last only a few minutes and be only a minor inconvenience, there can also be those that last for hours and can be real problems if you aren't prepared for them. Follow the advice offered in this article to know that you are going to be as prepared as possible for your next power outage.
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  • The Most Common Outdoor Decor Blunders

    If you are someone who loves to spend time outdoors, but you often find yourself indoors instead, ask yourself why. Is there something wrong with how you have decorated the exterior of your home? Certain common outdoor decorating mistakes can make time spent outdoors much less enjoyable. Inadequate Lighting To maximize the beauty of your property, do not forget to add the amount of lighting necessary to achieve the mood you wish to create.
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  • Natural Methods To Keep Leaf-Biting Bugs From Grubbing Your Garden Greens

    If you are attempting to grow vegetables in a garden in your yard, you undoubtedly wish to keep pests away so you can enjoy the end product after your plants are harvested. There are several insects that enjoy feasting upon the leaves on vegetables. If you fail to take steps in deterring or eliminating these insects, you may be left with damaged goods as a result. Applying pesticides may be release toxins into the soil, possibly harming your vegetables in addition to insects.
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  • Giving Your Furniture A Facelift

    Rather than tossing furniture to the curb -- literally -- people are shopping their homes for old pieces that can be spruced up or scouring estate and yard sales for that piece that would be perfect for furniture refinishing. But the traditional method of furniture refinishing (such as is done by The Strip Joint) -- stripping and staining -- isn't the only way to give some furniture a face-lift. Read on for some creative ways to reuse that old furniture.
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  • A Guide To Getting Irrigation Systems Installed

    If you want your home and garden to work for you the best way possible, you owe it to yourself to get the help of an irrigation system installation service. These companies can provide you with the work that you need for your home and garden, so that your grass is always plush and cared for. When you get the assistance of professionals, you can count on quality work, but you must also understand some points that will help you out with this purchase.
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  • Want An Outdoor Entertaining Space That Impresses Everyone? What To Know

    You have a big beautiful house and yard and your family loves to be outside. That means it's time to create a backyard that you want to use every day. Creating an awesome backyard where you can host and enjoy yourself is a great way to boost home value and help you enjoy your property. There are some key features you want to add to your property to make it a top-of-the-line and functional entertaining area, while keeping it stylish.
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