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Pests, Weeds & ProblemsBy Audrey Pannell May 13th, 2011
Mice and rat invasions are cumbersome and often pricey. They chew through materials and litter surfaces with bedding and droppings. Many find it inhumane to kill the rodents in traps, so they turn to alternative repellents. Homemade spray repellents are an ideal alternative to rodent traps.
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Plants, Trees & ShrubsBy Audrey Pannell March 28th, 2011
A cypress tree is an evergreen conifer from the Cupressaceae family, and it is known for its bushy flame-shape and scaly, needle-like leaves. They grow anywhere from the size of a shrub to a large tree, reaching 60 feet in height, with some known to even exceed this.
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Windows, Doors & WallsBy Audrey Pannell August 28th, 2010
To determine the width of a valance for a 36-inch window, the Window Treatment Expert website suggests adding 2 to 4 inches on each side, adding less for narrower windows and more for wider windows. For a 36-inch window, this measurement would provide you with a valance that has a width of 40 to 44 inches.
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