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How To Manage Strawberry Plant Pests

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Strawberry plants produce sweet tasting fruit throughout the summer months, which is why most homeowners and gardeners are so drawn to cultivating them. However, the fruit that they produce also attracts a wide variety of pests into your garden which can lay waste to your strawberry plants if left unchecked. Thankfully, there are a few simple things that you can do to keep away the most common types of strawberry plant pests.…

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Storing A Mattress In Self Storage? Tips For Properly Storing It

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If you are moving out of your existing home and do not know where you are moving to next or are waiting for your home to be ready, you may be placing your items in self storage. Self storage is a great option for storing belongings that you do not need right away. However, they can be dusty and if you place an item in there incorrectly, it can cause permanent damage.…

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Shades, Blinds, And Shutters: How To Choose What's Best For Your Windows

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When it comes to windows, curtains often get all the glory. However, choosing the right shades, blinds, or shutters can add style, color, and softness to a room. They may also be useful in solving window dilemmas and can stand alone where the flowing fabric of drapes may be impractical. Billowy balloon shades If you want to convey an atmosphere of romance, you can’t beat balloon shades. With their fat puffs and billowy look, balloon shades provide the fabric abundance of drapes and will dress up even the most mundane windows.…

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Four Things You Can Expect From A Home Repair Warranty

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Whenever your home needs any kind of repairs, it’s beneficial to consider including a home repair warranty in the total cost of the repairs that are made. Here are the four things you can expect when you make this kind of investment in a home repair warranty: Covers Almost Everything Outside of Normal Wear and Tear: The main benefit of a home repair warranty is that you are going to be able to receive free repairs for any problems that occur outside of normal wear and tear.…

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Important Tools Every New Homeowner Needs

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As a new homeowner, you will soon find that your local hardware store will soon become your friend. Whether you need to make a quick repair or you want to perform a home update, you will need an arsenal of tools to perform these tasks. Make sure you’re prepared. Here are just some of the tools you want to have on hand to ensure you’re ready for the job. Ladder…

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5 Tips For Purchasing Outdoor Furniture Online

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Most people want to make the most of their outdoor space, and many homeowners enjoy using outdoor furniture on their patios while they are outside. Whether you just moved into a home and need outdoor furniture or want to replace a worn out set, shopping for outdoor furniture online can reap big savings. If you plan to buy outdoor furniture online soon, use the following tips: Consider Purchasing a Set…

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Cleaning Your Outdoor Fountain

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Incorporating running water into your home’s landscape can be a great way to add elegance and prestige to your property. Fountains represent contained water systems that can be placed anywhere on your property. In order to ensure that your outdoor fountain remains a positive focal point in your landscape design, you need to keep the fountain clean. Here are three tips that you can use to ensure the safe and successful cleaning of your outdoor pond fountains in the future.…

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4 Good Reasons To Have A Generator

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If you are questioning whether or not you should get a generator to help you in case of power outages, there are several good reasons why you should choose to have one, whether it’s a big generator that can keep your whole house running or a smaller generator that can just run a few things.  Food One reason to get a generator has to do with your food. If you have a generator that can run your refrigerator and/or freezer during a power outage, you aren’t going to lose whatever food you have in your fridge or freezer.…

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Could Your Gardening Strategies Decrease Your Termite Protection? 3 Things You Need To Know

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Homeowners know that termites can damage your property and decrease its value, and no homeowner wants to deal with a termite infestation. Preventative pest services are well worth the cost to prevent the destruction caused by termites. However, once the preventative work is done, could your gardening and landscaping actually decrease your termite protection? Take a look at a few things that you need to know about gardening and termite protection.…

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