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Pondless Waterfall - The History

In the early 1990s, a rubber sheet material, manufactured by Firestone and Goodyear, became a popular construction material used in building ponds and waterfalls. One innovative entrepreneur in Chicago began pre-cutting various configurations of rubb...

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Liner Ponds and Pondless Waterfalls - An Asset or Liability?

The first "pondless" waterfall was designed and built in Fallbrook, California in the early 1980's, long before the advent of rubber or PVC pond liners. However, that particular design was referred to as a "childproof waterfall" with its descrip...

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The Importance of Knowing How To Remove Garden Weeds

Garden weeds have always been a nuisance for all those who want their gardens to be in a tip top condition. There are times that you as a gardener would have realized no matter how much you hack and slash the garden weeds, they have a great propensit...

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Home Inspection Checklist

Home Inspection Checklist by: Mike Plank Although architectural details, wall and floor coverings, modern conveniences and many other factors are important in the buying decision, the focus of this inspection is on the structural/mechanical/elec...

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Wired. It's More than the Name of a Magazine

Wired. It's More than the Name of a Magazine by: Darin "Sid" Cameron Recently I posted a couple of articles on my blog that discussed the new products that were being introduced at February's International Homebuilder's Tradeshow ...

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10 Tips for Hiring a Heating and Cooling Contractor

1. Study up - Find out about license and insurance requirements for contractors in your city. And before you call a contractor, know the model of your current system and its maintenance history. Also make note of any uncomfortable rooms. This will he...

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Bleach – Our Reliance On It Is A Mistaken Belief

Bleach – Our Reliance On It Is A Mistaken Belief by: David Andrew Smith Bleach products must be the most commonly found cleaning products in households, and offices complexes are not far behind. Go into most household toilets and you will prob...

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What to Do During Water Damage Restoration in Pompano Beach FL

Pompano Beach is one of the most visited places in Florida and is located north of Ft. Lauderdale. There people can enjoy frolicking under the sun or even surfing. If you want to be where the crowd is, go to Pompano Beach, Florida, home to tourist de...

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Replacing Ceiling Lights Is Easy And Affordable

Changing your ceiling lights is a great way to improve the look and feel of your space and you have more options than ever before in terms of selection and price. Most projects will only take a little bit of your time, even if you're a DIY novic...

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Removing Smoke Odor After Accidental Fire

Dealing with the after effects of fire actually goes beyond what can be seen: charred pieces of furniture or soot. A homeowner also needs to deal with the smoke odor. And at times, this can be even more difficult to remove since these can cling to su...

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