HELPFUL HINTS FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLANTS
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
For an environmentally safe insecticide boil five or six chopped garlic cloves in a gallon of water until soft. Add one tablespoon of biodegradable detergent and let sit for a day before spraying on plants. A spray bottle of two parts vinegar and one part water is good for getting rid of slugs on your
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QUICK TIPS FOR INTERIOR PAINTING
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Before you begin pick your paint colors carefully. You may love one color, but will it go well with your furnishings, carpeting, and adjoining wall areas? Choosing with care can save you a frustrating and costly re-do. Use water-based latex paint for ease in application and cleanup. Buy the correct paint for the surface you
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Safety Tips for your home.
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Never leave standing liquids unattended. Stay within arm’s reach while your child is bathing or is near any container of water. If the phone rings, let it ring; stay with your child. Prevent tap water scalds by adjusting the temperature on your hot water heater to 120° F. Keep medicines and hazardous household chemicals locked
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SEVEN SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR NEW HOME
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
When you first move into your new home it is a good idea to take care of a few small things that can make a big difference when it counts. Change the locks on all your exterior doors. Unless your house is brand new you never know how many strangers may have a key to
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TEN WAYS TO CUT YOUR ENERGY BILL
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
One of the easiest ways to cut your heating and cooling bill is to make sure that your attic has seven inches (R-22) or more (up to R-49) of fiberglass or rock wool insulation. A simple step we often ignore-replace or clean your AC vents once a month. Don’t leave your bathroom ventilator running longer
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Using your old stuff to create a new room.
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Before you start your room re-arrangement, first empty the room completely. Take down all the wall décor and remove any rugs. Now, look at the room as if you are seeing it for the first time. Consider what activities you want to take place in the room. Let form follow function. The number one mistake
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Winning the Clutter Wars: Introduction
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Garage sales are events you stage, not events you attend. Unless you are a professional junk or antique dealer, there is no reason for you to ever attend a garage sale. Think of them as the entry level drugs offered by the clutter “drug lord” to get you hooked. Discover the joys of borrowing. Let’s
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Winning the Clutter Wars: What’s Clutter?
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
The first step in winning the Clutter Wars is to de-bug your own mind! Most of us don’t recognize clutter when it falls out of the closet onto our heads, so how in the world will we conquer it? Let’s start by defining what clutter is. Clutter is anything in your home: That is out
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Winning the Clutter Wars: Be Ruthless
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
In our last “Homeowner’s Tips” we defined clutter as anything that is out of place, broken, unused, or just something you really dislike. Today we are going to start in one small place (a closet or junk drawer will do nicely) and put things in order! First, you will need four cardboard boxes and a
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Home Staging: Create Appeal By Maximizing Space And Minimizing Clutter
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
It’s a good idea to start by storing personal pictures, knickknacks, boxes, piles of mail, and any other eye-catching distractions. Expert organizers suggest sorting through collections of books, magazines, CDs and newspapers, and getting rid of those you no longer want or use. Choose containers that are as practical as they are pretty to organize
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