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Will DIY Termite Control Save Me Money or Should I Call a Pest Control Company?

The short answer is “maybe”. But, you’ve got no guarantee it will work, and that’s a major problem. Many homeowners take pride in their properties and want to ensure they…

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How to Repair a Running Toilet

A constantly running toilet costs money. Stop that waste by learning how to repair a running toilet. Follow these simple DIY instructions to fix that wasteful toilet. You should repair…

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Step By Step Guide to Tree Cutting and Felling

It may interest you to know that felling a tree requires professional handling. Cutting down a tree may not be as easy as taking up a chainsaw axing down the…

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Make a Certified Wildlife Habitat: Turn Your Yard into a Haven for Local Native Wild Animals and Plants

National Wildlife Federation program encourages organic gardening, use of native plants and improved habitat for local wildlife including songbirds, butterflies, and frogs. In response to declining songbird, frog, butterfly and…

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Creating a Backyard Wetland – Rain Garden

Build a natural wetland or rain garden to minimize runoff, increase watershed health, decrease lawn maintenance, and attract wildlife. Life on Earth requires clean fresh water, which is continually replenished…

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Choosing Stream Plants for Erosion Control

Understand why stream bank erosion is a concern and choose streamside plants that will help control bank erosion. Streams are sensitive ecosystems. Urban streams, in particular, are under threat. Paved…

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