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Author :: Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector  |
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| Article Title :: Factors to consider if you install a generator for your ho |
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| Factors to consider if you install a generator for your homeSubmitted by: Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector Lic GI 0121, President of Accurate Inspections, Inc, a New Jersey home inspection company Use of Portable GeneratorsSome people use emergency generators to provide back-up power. While generators can be used in a safe manner, improper use of a generator can pose significant hazards to you and your family. Hazards include electric shock, carbon monoxide poisoning, explosion and fire.Prevention of Electrical ShockIt is extremely important to insure that your generator does not feed electricity back into the power distribution system. You sh (read full article) |
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Author :: Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector |
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| Article Title :: Well water problems and what to do about them |
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| Well water problems and what to do about themSubmitted by: Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector Lic GI 0121, President of Accurate Inspections, Inc, a New Jersey home inspection company Many homes in the United State have domestic drinking water provided by private wells. Private well water should be tested every six months or so to determine if it is still safe to drink or not.Some home owners sometimes do not test the water becasue they feel if they do not know about a problem one may not exist. Others feel that problems with the water can be difficult or expensive to treat.Problems with contaminated well water can have create health hazards, esp (read full article) |
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Author :: Susan Penney |
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| Article Title :: 10 Quick Ways to Change Your Fire-less Fireplace from a Blac |
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| Everyone loves a fireplace aglow with a roaring fire or flickering embers. But your fireplace need not be a gaping empty hole--like a picture frame without a picture—-those times you choose not to have a fire.As you look over these ideas, you’ll recognize any that will need to be adapted if you have young children or pets with access to the fireplace. Ivy Basket: A lovely basket filled with a thriving ivy plant adds a touch of nature to your room. Let the ivy trail onto the hearth to keep the look informal. Autumn Vegetables: In the fall, create an arrangement of pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, and silk leaves in autumn colors (read full article) |
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Author :: Lee Dobbins |
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| Article Title :: Planting Roses In Your Garden |
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| Roses are an old standby for any garden and one of the worlds favorite flowers. There are over 5,000 varieties of roses in the United States and they can be used to enhance your garden in many ways — as creepers, shrubs, vines, climbers, hedges or just as beds of pure colour.When picking out roses for your garden, it is important to get healthy plants. Make sure the stems are green and not shriveled and the roots are moist and partly fibrous. The most expensive rose is not always the best rose; it may be only a newcomer, much discussed and, therefore, a favorite.In general, there are two types of roses: bush roses and climbers. Bush roses are shrub like and climbers produce (read full article) |
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Author :: Bridget Mwape |
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| Article Title :: 10 Things To Consider Before Planning And Installing A New B |
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| Whether you want to install a new bathroom or make improvements to an existing one there are some decisions you need to make and challenges to overcome. A bathroom must be tailored to your requirements and every plan will vary depending on the planner's needs.
1. Seek professional advice before planning a bathroom. You may need to consider local water regulations, existing plumbing facilities and the way your house is constructed.
2. Define the role and requirements of the new bathroom. Planning a bathroom involves more than the positioning of basic fixtures such as the bath, basin and toilet. Make sure your plan allows for plenty of floor for wall space and for (read full article) |
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Author :: Daniel Gipe |
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| Article Title :: 10 Tips for Hiring a Heating and Cooling Contractor |
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| 1. Study up - Find out about license and insurance requirements for contractors in your city. And before you call a contractor, know the model of your current system and its maintenance history. Also make note of any uncomfortable rooms. This will help potential contractors better understand your heating needs. We still have to see your home2. Consider Seasoned installers- We have over 20 years experience.3. Call references - Ask contractors for customer references and call them. Ask about the contractor's installation or service performance, and if the job was completed on time and within budget.4. Find special offers - A heating and cooling system is one of the larg (read full article) |
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Author :: Kathy Burns-Millyard |
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| Article Title :: 10 Tips for Successful Rose Planting |
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| Planting roses isn't actually complicated, as long as you have some good advice and tips to start with...1. Check with your local gardening center or florist for the best type of roses to grow in you climate. If you are a novice, you should look fo? disease resistant types of roses because they require a lot less maintenance.2. When planting roses, you want to pick a spot that is well lit in the morning. You also want an area that is sunlit for at least 6 hours a day. Roses need a great deal of light if they are to grow properly. If you live in a really hot climate though, you'll probably get the best results by not planting your roses in direct sunlight.3. Pick a (read full article) |
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Author :: Debbie Rodgers |
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| Article Title :: 10 Tips for Working With a Contractor |
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| This is the year you're going all out. You're going to build a deck, add a porch, erect a gazebo or lay a patio. You've done the research. It's well within your capability and you're looking forward to the satisfaction of creating a structure of beauty. Or not. Yes -- you'd like to proceed with an outdoor structure but for you, it isn't a do-it-yourself project. How can you find the right person to do it for you? Here are 10 tips for hiring and working with a contractor. 1. Plan your project carefully. Clip pictures, make sketches, write a description. This will help you accurately convey to the contractor what you want the finished product to be. (read full article) |
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Author :: Cedar Creek Woodshop |
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| Article Title :: 10 Tips On Cutting Plywood Correctly |
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| 10 Tips On Cutting Plywood Correctly1. Avoid Cross Cutting – Plywood tends to chip the most when cutacross its width (grain). Cutting along the length of the woodwill help to reduce chipping.2. Use the Right Blade – Special blades are manufactured fordifferent cutting jobs. The number of teeth, width, angle, andrake of the blade all impact the cut. Choose a blade that bestmatches your specific cutting situation.3. Circular Saw – cut with the “best face” down.4. Table Saw – cut with the “best f (read full article) |
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Author :: M J Plaster |
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| Article Title :: Soy Candles? What Will They Think of Next? |
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Quick: What comes to mind when you think of soy candles? Before my formal introduction to soy candles, I thought organic (read expensive) and BEIGE! And not just the color beige, but beige as an overall description for soy candles—blah like baby food, ground chick peas, and a pale winter pallor. I had no idea why it would even occur to anyone to purchase a soy candle.
I couldn't have been more wrong in my assessment! After gaining a working knowledge of candles, soy candles reside front and center in my growing candle collection. When you learn the facts, you will probably replace your paraffin candles with the soy version, at least on an attrition basis. If you're still at the bei (read full article) |
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