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Author :: Steve Gillman  |
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| Article Title :: Hiring A Contractor - 10 Tips |
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A very smart attorney I know paid $7,000 for a roof repair, only to have the roof leak the next time it rained. The contractor stalled, made excuses, but never did a thing about it. Anyone can have these kinds of problems when having repairs or improvements done, but to make it less likely, avoid the folowing mistakes when hiring a contractor. 1. Not knowing what you want. If you don't know what you want, you might not like what you get. Also, if you change your mind and change the job halfway through, the contract - and price - have changed (Hint: it won't get cheaper). Know clearly what you want done. 2. Not getting everything in writing. You don't want to hear, "I didn't (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home & Garden Articles |
Author :: Kevin Taylor |
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| Article Title :: Can You Buy Luxury Home Brands Online and Save - Worry Free? |
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| Are you frustrated with the high prices you've been quoted for luxury home decor? What if you could safely take advantage of the great selection and value of online shopping for home decor items that are normally $1,000, $5,000, even $10,000? Here's some great news for people who need to bring their new dream home or home renovation costs under control.Multitudes are making the most of their dollars by shopping for bathtubs, bath fixtures, fireplaces, and kitchen fixtures online with "customer first" outlet sites. Buy only from outlet sites that have taken extra effort to make you feel comfortable ordering upscale home decor brands online.What you shou (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home & Garden Articles |
Author :: Hugh Harris-Evans |
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| Article Title :: Can your sundial really tell the time? |
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| "I am a sundial, and I make a botch Of what is done far better by a watch" So wrote Hilaire Belloc, but is this really fair? Sundials are the earliest known form of time-keeping having been used for some five thousand years. The Greek historian Herodotus stated that sundials were first used by the Chaldeans and Sumerians in Babylonia which was part of the modern Iraq. They used vertical rods on their buildings and noted the position of the shadow to record the passing of the hours. The concept was developed by the Greeks and Romans who constructed various different shapes of dial to enable them to tell the time and the season of the year. Usually these were bowl-shaped dials with (read full article) |
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Author :: Olivia Filipetto |
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| Article Title :: A Good Nights Sleep: Choosing the Right Mattress |
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A good mattress should provide you with optimal support and comfort to help ensure you are ready to start the new day. Following are some key tips on choosing the right mattress for you.
Shop at a store that you trust. If you're unsure of where to start, ask family and friends for suggestions.
Talk to salespeople who know the products. If you don't get the assistance that you want, go elsewhere.
Don't be strange bedfellows. If the beds for two, make sure your partner goes with you.
Take the time to test the mattresses out. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to lay down.
Assess each mattress on its comfort, support, durability, and space.
A firm mattress doesn't have (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home & Garden Articles |
Author :: Robert Roy, orchids-plus-more.com |
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| Article Title :: Care of Moth Orchids |
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| Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most people would say, "no way". Yet, the moth orchids that I am talking about are the ones that sway nicely in the breeze and some of the newer hybrids have a nice fragrance. These moths are easy to care for, especially a beginner. These moths are found very frequently in gardens. These are the phalaenopsis orchids.Phalaenopsis orchids are the one of the easiest orchids to care for in a home. Their blooms can last up to 3months and there are some of the most colorful hybrids. Like other orchids they require light, water, temperature, fertilizer and humidity. Seems like a lot but it really isn'tThe best light is indirect light. It can be brig (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home & Garden Articles |
Author :: Bob Roy |
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| Article Title :: Care of Slipper Orchids |
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| Yes, Slipper Orchid Care Is Little TrickyBut Read On and You Can Do ItSlipper orchid care for these orchids is a little more difficult than cattleyas but you can be successful. To me slipper orchids are one of the prettiest orchids around. They have this waxy sheen to them and the petals and lips are thicker than most orchids.The one feature that sets slipper orchids apart from others is the lip. It forms a cup like pouch . Another part of the slipper orchid that sets them apart is the uppermost sepal which looks like an inverted heart. The lower sepals may be almost completely hidden from view by the pouch.Slipper orchids bloom singly for the most part. They gene (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home & Garden Articles |
Author :: Sherri Allen |
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| Article Title :: Caring for a Living Christmas Tree |
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| The Christmas season brings with it many decisions to be made. Among them is, "What type of Christmas tree should I put up?" This year, consider a living Christmas tree. Not only will you enjoy it through the holidays, but a living tree can be planted in the garden to enhance your landscape and spark wonderful memories for years to come.To allow your living tree to thrive in your garden, you must provide it with a small amount of special care. The following tips from the National Christmas Tree Association will help ensure your living tree's success:• The adaptability of the species should be considered. Many species are shipped outside of their natural area and may not be (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home & Garden Articles |
Author :: Ken Austin |
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| Article Title :: Caring for Long Stem Roses |
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| Widely considered to be the most popular roses for all occasions, what many people think of as classic long stem roses are in fact Hybrid Teas. A mixture between the Hybrid Perpetual and Tea Rose from China, these long stem beauties have long pointy buds with up to 30-50 petals per bloom. Since the first discovered Hybrid Tea in 1867, there has been an explosion leading to thousands of long stem varieties coming in virtually every color except for blue or black. These long stem roses tend to flower continuously and can grow 2-6 feet tall. High susceptibility to disease and less fragrant smell, when compared to other types of roses, is often attributed to the great deal (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home & Garden Articles |
Author :: Gerry Belvedere |
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| Article Title :: Caring For Tropicals And Exotic Flowers |
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| Tropical flowers make an exciting change from the more traditional floral gifts such as roses and gerberas, assuming that they're available in your area. Their stark and colorful beauty makes them an impressive gift for special occasions like Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, birthdays and anniversaries. If you're lucky enough to grow tropical flowers such as heliconias or gingers in your garden, here are some tips to help them thrive and extend their shelf life as cut flowers.1. Water your plants well and give them a big drink before cutting. This is important for foliage plants as well because some varieties “drink’ very little after cutting. Instead, they live off their o (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home & Garden Articles |
Author :: Elizabeth Beresford |
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| Article Title :: Caring For Your Bed Linen |
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Caring For Your Bed Linen- How To Launder
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You spent time and money on your bed linen and you want it to stay as lovely as it was when you bought it. Good linen will last a lifetime if well cared for.
Because bed linen is washed so frequently correct laundering plays a big part in preserving it. If you are buying brand new bed linen the care label should tell you exactly how to wash and dry it, but failing that the following method will keep it in good condition.
First sort the colored linens from the whites and wash separately. Bed sheets, duvet covers and pillow cases of either cotton, linen, or a cotton linen blend, should be washed in warm water and the wash cycle (read full article) |
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