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Perennials in the Flower Garden

Perennials are the basic flowers of any flower garden. To many people, a flower garden is simply beds of perennials. Each year they die and renew themselves for the next growing season. They can be long-lived and last for many seasons. However, care ...

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Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden

Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden by: Lesley Dietschy Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybirds, can be a gardener’s best friend. The ladybug’s bright coloring brings welcomed cheer to the garden, as well as helping with pest contr...

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Kool Aid Stains - Getting Them Out

Kool Aid Stains - Getting Them Out by: Steve Gillman It's not always possible to remove kool aid stains from carpet. All "red stains" are difficult to get out. Red coloring used in pop, candy, and other foods generally doesn't flush ou...

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DIY Home Carpet Replacement Project: The Fundamentals

For some people, the thought of replacing their carpet as a do-it-yourself project might appear to be too great of a task to accomplish on their own. Though it might be beneficial to seek the aid of other family members or friends for assistance, the...

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Do-it-Yourself Roofing, Is it Advisable? Some Tips and Guidelines

Do-it-Yourself Roofing, Is it Advisable? Some Tips and Guidelines by: Sara Jenkins Many do-it-yourselfers pride themselves in their handiwork, you can just see their garages filled to the brim with tools for those all around jobs. But ask any of...

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Three Tips On Choosing Stylish Furniture

Three Tips On Choosing Stylish Furniture by: Dakota Caudilla Stylish furniture is not just what is considered to be fashionable right now. If you browse through magazines devoted to home decorating you will see all the latest trends in furniture...

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Fake Grass

Fake Grass by: Brad Slade The history of artificial or fake grass is to say the least an interesting one and arose out of the social desire to in-effect ward off what could be seen, as far back as the 1950s, as an increasingly unhealthy tendency...

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Home Audit: Ensure Optimal Insulation Levels For Maximum Energy Savings

Home Audit: Ensure Optimal Insulation Levels For Maximum Energy Savings by: News Canada (NC)—"Improving your home's insulating system is a speedy and cost-effective way to increase energy-efficiency and comfort in your home, reducing heat...

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Lawns, Gophers & Moles

Lawns, Gophers & MolesThomas OgrenA few gophers can tear up a nice lawn in short order. Even if you’re a complete animal lover, you won’t want the gophers in your yard. After they destroy your lawn they’ll start eating the roots and killing you...

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Grow Your Own SIMPLE Tea Garden

Materials Needed1 decorative clay or metal planter1 package of clay pellets (approx. 30 pellets)3 packets of organic tea leaves seeds (YOUR CHOICE)Grow-rich or nutrient-rich potting soil (ASK YOUR NURSERY FOR THE BEST RECOMMENDATION FOR YOUR AREA)Dir...

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