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CleaningBy Elizabeth Chaplin May 26th, 2011
Roundworms are intestinal parasites that affect both you and your pets. These parasites lay eggs in the intestines and defecation passes the eggs. Exposure or ingestion of these eggs can lead to visceral larval migrans, which is rare, but dangerous, especially to children.
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CleaningBy Elizabeth Chaplin April 3rd, 2011
A yellowed plastic or fiberglass bathtub is never an attractive sight, either to the homeowners or guests using the facilities. Unfortunately, many effective cleaners for enamel bathtubs are often harsh and abrasive, which will damage your existing plastic tub.
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CleaningBy Elizabeth Chaplin July 26th, 2010
Maybe you accidentally closed your cat in your bedroom without a litter pan. Perhaps your cat is angry with you for going on vacation and leaving him alone. Either of these things could cause your feline to urinate on your bed, soaking your beautiful feather comforter.
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PaintingBy Elizabeth Chaplin July 23rd, 2010
If you want to brighten the aluminum siding on your home or repaint your aluminum boat, it is not as simple as just whipping out a paintbrush and paint. Aluminum surfaces need special preparation before painting. This differs from most surfaces in that aluminum must be etched.
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