2,189 articles on "home_improvement"

Chinese Plants

Chinese Plants by: Wong Yee Lee Chinese people value trees and flowers as much as westerners do. Plum flowers are fragrant and beautiful. They were once the national flower. On the RMB50 cents coins you can see plum flowers on the side. Chrysant...

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Boot Pests - And Chemicals To Boot

Pests - And Chemicals To Boot by: News Canada (NC)-As more and more Canadians seek alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides, more and more natural products become available. Research is at an all-time high with new insect control technolo...

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Selecting the Proper Pump for your Backyard Water Garden Feature

Whether you have a preformed or a liner pond, a pond pump is a paramount component of any water feature. Stagnant bodies of water attract mosquito infestations, which are a nuisance, and also undesirable, due to the recent outbreaks of the West Nile...

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INSTALLING VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS IN A WOOD FRAME OPENING.

When we left off last week, we had removed the old wood sash windows and prepared the opening for the vinyl replacement windows. Now it's time to install your new windows. You should have someone there to help you when doing the installation. F...

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Stainless Brass Door and Window Hardware.

On a recent visit to Sidmouth in South Devon, an English seaside town with many lovely period buildings, it was noticeable that despite the houses and hotels being beautifully presented, very few had appropriate door fittings, which would have given...

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How To Keep It Working Longer

How To Keep It Working LongerWater HeatersWater enter a hot-water heater has mineraldeposits that settle in the bottom of thetank. You can increase the life time span by draining the sedliment from the bottomevery other month.However, unless you have...

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How To Use Hedges In Landscaping

How To Use Hedges In Landscaping by: Paul Curran A hedge that is well kept and attractive can do much for your grounds. Used in the front of the house and on the sides of your lot, hedges are a barrier against traffic, noise and all things unsig...

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Types Of Shrub To Use In Your Garden

Types Of Shrub To Use In Your Garden by: Paul Curran Among the bewildering lists of shrubs, certain names stand out as new and unusual, or, on the other hand, tried and familiar. These include both the evergreen and deciduous types. Rhododendro...

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Landscape Plans Resolved

Landscape Plans Resolved by: John C. Wilkes III Landscape Plans Created in a New Way Resolve LLC has created an exciting new way to produce a customized landscape plan for homeowners. The Old Way When a homeowner is in need of a landscape plan ...

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Ice Damming

Ice Damming by: Gil Strachan Ice dams are the accumulation of ice at the eaves and valleys of roofs, and in some winters create major problems. Insufficient attic insulation or attic ventilation can cause roof snow to melt and slide down to the ...

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