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  • The Hardscaping Solutions To Complete Your English Cottage Garden Look

    Are you longing for an old-fashioned, English cottage garden ambiance in your outdoor living space but can't quite seem to make it happen? You've probably bought all the right types of shrubs, trees, and flowers, but something just isn't right. If this scenario describes your predicament, your outdoor living space is probably lacking the right type of hardscaping. Following are just three of the many hardscaping possibilities that will help pull your English cottage garden look together.
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  • Should You Sealcoat Your Copper Sink?

    Copper sinks provide a lovely combination of rustic coloration and shine, but cleaning them so that they look consistent can be inconvenient for many homeowners. One option is to sealcoat the sink because what's really creating the changes is contact with other substances. But sealcoating may not work for everyone, even though it works well for many. If you are curious about sealcoating, consider what the future care of the sink would really be like.
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  • Installing A New Patio? 3 Types Of Lighting Options You Have

    If you are installing a new patio, you will likely spend time on it in the evening as well as during the day. If so, you will need to have lights on the patio. When it comes to lighting you have many options, three of which are listed below. You can then get your new patio all lit up. Lamp Posts and Lanterns You can use lanterns to add light to your patio.
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  • Understanding The Main Types Of Hardwood Flooring

    Hardwood flooring is a common type of flooring material that provides both a natural aesthetic with a luxurious finish. However, hardwood flooring is not one size fits all: there are a variety of different types of hardwood flooring options available on the market, each of which has a different set of characteristics associated with it. Understanding the nuances of hardwood flooring can help you choose the best option for your home's flooring needs.
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  • Using Granite Remnants In Your Home: Three Unique Ideas

    If you are crafty and love the challenge of new projects around the house, consider using granite remnants to bring beauty and function to your home. A visit to your local granite shop can offer just the materials you need to take on any of the following projects. Ask about purchasing remnants in bulk for large projects, or simply buy just as much as you need to finish a few smaller DIY jobs.
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  • How To Prepare Your Yard For Next Spring

    Have you been a little bit sad when you see the changes that are taking place in your yard? Perhaps leaves are beginning to fall off trees and maybe the plants that bore beautiful flowers are now dormant. Cheer up! Just imagine how fast the time flies and that spring will be here before you know it. A great idea is for you to use these fall and upcoming winter months to prepare your yard for next spring.
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  • Don't Forget These Features When Choosing Tile For Your Bathroom Remodel

    If your bathroom remodeling project includes installing a new tile surround for the tub and shower, you're in for a treat. You can have some really creative, pretty patterns added that will make your shower look lovely. However, the care needed for those tiles does need to be a consideration, as does the effect on the shower when it's actually being used. What looks great on paper may not necessarily translate to looking great when the bathroom is in use.
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  • Adding a Spare Bathroom? Here's Your Checklist for Success

    Whatever reason you have for adding another bathroom to your home, there are a few things that go into any great bathroom design; here are some starting places for planning a great add-on bathroom. Consult With Those Who Will Use the Bathroom Frequently Likely, you're going to be booting a family member into the new bathroom to make your current one less crowded. So, it makes sense to give that person the most input to design and features in the bathroom.
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  • Safety Tips for Usinga Portable Backyard Fire Pit Table

    If you are updating your backyard this summer with the addition of a portable fire pit table, then it is important that you know how to safely operate it. Without properly operating it, your new fire pit table will be a fire hazard and a danger to your children and pets. To ensure everyone's protection while operating your new fire pit table, follow each of these essential safety tips:  Only Place Your Portable Fire Pit Table in a Cleared Area With No Vegetation
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  • Hard Water Problem Solving Rests In Water Softening And Conditioning

    There are many households that have hard water. Some people may not realize that they have hard water. It only takes a simple test to determine whether the water that flows into your home is considered hard water. It is ideal to understand what characteristics result in water being considered as hard water. Hard water has minerals in it that can impact the way water tastes. It can also cause numerous other issues such as impact the safety of water consumption.
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