Ciele Edwards

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Stories By Ciele Edwards

  • How Strong Are 2X6 Joists Over A Garage?

    The wooden joists or beams over your garage help hold your roof in place. If you have an attic over your garage, these joists also bear the load of your attic flooring and any materials you store in the attic. If you need a storage area above your garage, strong ceiling joists are necessary to support the added weight.

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  • How Much Room Is Needed For Pool Equipment?

    Whether you plan to install an in-ground swimming pool or an aboveground unit, you must sacrifice backyard space in order to do so. Unfortunately, when mapping out measurements for a new swimming pool, some homeowners fail to take pool equipment into account.

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  • How To Lubricate A Pool Motor Bearing

    Your swimming pool pump circulates water through your pool filters. This constant circulation keeps the water clean while ensuring that the necessary chemicals are properly distributed throughout the pool – preventing algae growth. Properly maintaining your pool pump's motor extends the life of your pool pump.

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  • Bad Smell After Pool Removal

    Nothing beats a dip in the pool on a hot summer day to cool you off and leave you feeling refreshed. If you have an above-ground inflatable pool, you must deflate the pool and pack it away when cooler weather arrives. You may also want to remove a noninflatable above-ground pool.

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  • How To Remove Old Countertops Without Damage The Backsplash

    Before you can upgrade your current countertops, you must detach and remove them. While this is an ideal time to replace your backsplash, you may decide to keep your backsplash if it matches your new countertops. You can often save money on a new countertop installation by removing the old countertop yourself.

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  • How To Fix Discoloration On Carpet

    A variety of common staining agents, including food, beverages and dirt, can stain your carpet. Different stains require different cleaning agents, but you eventually can remove most stains with the proper cleaning product. Carpet discoloration, however, is a more elusive beast.

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  • How To Get Nail Polish Off Of Bedding

    A relaxing evening spent painting your fingernails and toenails while sitting in bed and watching television can quickly turn into a nightmare if you accidentally spill the bottle of nail polish on your bedding. A spilled bottle of nail polish will quickly soak through your bedding and leave a terrible mess.

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  • How To Rid Your Yard Of Moles With Lime

    Moles are hardy little creatures that are the bane of gardeners everywhere. Their persistent digging can leave numerous holes and mounds in your yard--destroying the symmetry of a green, rolling lawn. In addition, moles tunnel under the ground, demolishing the root systems of your formerly thriving plants.

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