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You may be tempted to throw Styrofoam products in the trash can, but you should recycle them instead because the material will not break down properly in a landfill. To recycle Styrofoam in California, you have a few options, including dropping it off at a special recycling center.
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Some bathrooms may not have exhaust fans, but you can still dehumidify the area without installing a new one. It's always crucial to dehumidify a bathroom.
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Although black mold likes to grow in dark, humid areas like your toilet and it may look like a scary substance that you can't get rid of, it's relatively easy to clean.
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If you want to extend your septic tank's longevity, the best toilet paper is biodegradable toilet paper, recycled toilet paper and septic-safe toilet paper.
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You may be tempted to pour oil down the sink, but this is not the proper way to dispose of cooking oil. If you get oil in your sink pipes, it can damage them.
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If you're shopping for a new dishwasher, before you make your purchase make sure you know the difference between a standard dishwasher and tall tub dishwasher.
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If your dishwasher smells strong or like sulfur, and it is causing your kitchen to have a strong odor, there are a couple of easy remedies to rectify the situation.
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If you have a clog in your garbage disposal, bathroom drain, kitchen drain or in other drains like the laundry sink, you can unclog it with Drano products.
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Areca palms are beautiful tropical plants that not only thrive outdoors but indoors as well. If you own a cat, you don't have to worry about this palm harming your pet. Areca palm plants are not toxic to cats.
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Although lavender plants and lavender essential oils have many amazing properties from which humans can benefit, you must know that lavender is poisonous to cats. If you own a cat, think twice about keeping lavender around your pet.
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If your lavender plants are looking brown when the spring months roll around, test them before pulling them up. At times, lavender plants look dead but actually aren't.
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Since oak trees can withstand a lot, it's often difficult to imagine that they can be dead or in the process of dying. If you have one or more oak trees in your yard, there are warning signs that will tell you if your oak tree is dead or dying.
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Many people are fascinated by the beauty of both red oak and white oak trees. The only problem is that it's sometimes difficult to tell the difference between the two. One way is to look at the leaves of red and white oak trees and examine their acorns and bark.
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Using eggshells on tomato plants will slowly add calcium to the soil. Having nutrient-rich soil will help your tomato plants thrive and will aid them in producing delicious tomatoes.
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Before you call a plumber to unclog your drain, assess how badly it is clogged. If it's not that bad, try to use the laundry detergent clogged drain method.
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Although the Thermador dishwasher cycle completion beeper can be helpful to indicate that a wash cycle is over, it can become annoying to always hear it beep.
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Adults must often repair dead grass due to inflatable pools. You don't have to cut your children's fun short, though. There are a couple of options to make sure that you won't kill grass with a kiddie pool.
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If your light bulb exploded, there are a couple of reasons why this occurred. Before you change it, figure out what is the cause of th explosion so it won't happen again.
Read MoreMosquitoes can be a nuisance, but the thought of spraying a smelly repellent on your skin may seem just as bad. If you want to stay away from harsh chemicals, you can try lemon juice as a mosquito repellent.
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Mushrooms are a common problem for homeowners struggling to keep their lawns in top shape. Often stemming from decomposing material in your lawn, mushrooms can grow and spread quickly across the grass. You can kill mushrooms with vinegar in a homemade fungicide.
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Although they have the potential to be long-lasting flowers indoors, you need to keep orchids fresh when cut because they're actually fragile flowers. If they receive the proper care, they'll flourish.
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A cactus is typically a low-maintenance plant, so just about anyone can care for it. You want to make sure you're watering it correctly. If your cactus is shriveled, it may not be getting enough water.
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If you're lucky enough to have one oak tree or several in your yard, then you already know they can be beautiful additions to your landscape. Although they are beautiful fixtures, oak trees can become infected by various diseases. These diseases can form if you don't take care of your oak trees.
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You may think you have oak trees with moss fungus in your yard, but most likely, it's a lichen. If you do have a lichen, don't try to remove it. Instead, contact a certified arborist to diagnose what is wrong with your tree. Lichens are not dangerous, but something could be wrong with your tree.
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The lipstick plant is a beautiful epiphyte that not only adds character to any room, but it's also nontoxic to animals. If you have a cat or dog in your home, don't worry, your furry friend can coexist with this plant.
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Most of the time, your toilet's flush power is strong enough to clear any waste in the toilet bowl. If you're beginning to notice that it takes a couple of flushes to remove waste, then you can increase the toilet's flush power on your own without having to call a plumber.
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If your drainage pipe is cracked or damaged, it can cause serious problems. Although the crack may seem minuscule, you may later deal with property damage, malodor and pollution of the soil and groundwater. The worst possible case is the spreading of diseases. If detected early, it can be fixed.
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