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  • Why You Cannot Just Spray Your Mattress To Control Bed Bugs

    Most people assume that if bed bugs are present, they are in or on their mattresses only. Along with this particular fallacy, many people also assume that just spraying the mattress with an insecticide or pesticide is and effective means of controlling and eliminating bed bugs. The following shows why you cannot just spray your mattress to control bed bugs, and why you need to do so much more than that to eliminate these pests.
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  • Installation And Maintenance Of A Residential Outdoor Water Fountain

    An outdoor water fountain is a great addition to any residential garden. These fountains are beautiful to look at, create a humid atmosphere for nearby growing flowers and plants, and emit soothing sounds of splashing water. Another advantage of having an outdoor water fountain in your garden is that it will attract birds, bees, butterflies, and other outdoor creatures to your yard and create a natural habitat for them to continue to visit.
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  • 3 Different Fence Types And The Benefits They Provide

    Picking a new fence for your property can often be a time-consuming process because there are going to be quite a few different materials to choose from that will all have their own unique set of advantages and benefits. Listed below are just a few of the different fence types that you should consider and the benefits that they can provide. Vinyl Vinyl is one of the most common and popular fence types available due in no small part to the fact that it is one of the least expensive fence types on the market.
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  • 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Solid Wood Furniture For Your Space

    Only solid wood furniture can give you that unique combination of longevity, durability, and style. If you don't know where to start with your home's furniture, you should consider solid wood. Here are just a few reasons why. 1. Solid Would Can Last You a Long Time Wood can literally last a lifetime. It's not uncommon to find wood furniture that has been passed down over generations. Solid natural wood has a natural durability.
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  • Want To Keep Your Landscape Healthy And Orderly? Get Landscape Rocks

    Turning the inside of your home or your property's landscape into something that you love is not always that easy, mainly because you have so many options to choose from. Even when you include the limitations provided by your plant hardiness zones, you have to narrow things down substantially. However, when it comes to making a tidy and healthy landscape, rocks are a perfect addition. Here are some things to know:
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  • Getting A Better Drink Of Water From Your Kitchen Faucet

    If your municipal water system is heavily chlorinated and the local water has a lot of minerals dissolved in it, you may not like the taste of the water. Instead of relying on bottled water from the store or a delivery service, consider installing a water filtration system in your home. For small amounts of clearer water, units are available that you can install yourself. Whole house systems are available from professional installers.
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  • Why Should You Bother To Have Your Tree Stump Removed?

    If you've ever paid for a professional tree removal service, you may have noticed that there's an additional charge to have the stumped taken out. In fact, if this has happened to you recently, you may find yourself wondering now if you should leave the stump or have it removed. These answers to frequently asked questions can help you decide the best course of action. Why should you bother to have your tree stump removed?
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  • Unlucky Clover? Learn How To Eliminate These Pesky Weeds For Good!

    If an overabundance of white clover is growing on your property and destroying the beauty of your lawn, learn how to remove it with the following tips. Once clover has been eliminated, keep your yard maintained to prevent new weed growth. Smother Weeds And Eliminate Them By Hand If weeds are covering large sections of your property, apply a layer of mulch over them. The mulch will prevent sunlight and oxygen from reaching each clover.
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  • Rise Up: Giving Plants The Chance To Thrive With Raised Beds

    If you are planting a garden this spring, it is important that you use a graded, level surface for your beds. This ensures seedlings the best chance to thrive in questionable soil. When the terrain is too rocky, or the soil is clay-like as is often the case in southern US regions, you may find that raised beds are the best environment for your plants to thrive. Some things to know about raised garden beds include:
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  • Three Reasons People Are Choosing LED Lights For Outdoor Lighting

    Adding lighting to your backyard can be a wonderful way to prepare for summer. You can make your patio, lawn, and garden area a wonderful place to entertain and enjoy throughout the warmer months of the year. As you know, lighting a home can be expensive, so that's why LED lights designed for external use are the worth the investment if you want to light up the yard. Here are three types of lighting you will want to consider if you really want to make the outside of your home dazzle this year: 
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