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Discolored vinyl flooring near the toilet is unsightly and may indicate harmful leaks. Learn how to spot a leak and other common reasons for bathroom floor stains.
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If your jade plant has curled leaves, the leaf change could be due to cold weather damage, dehydration, or too much or too little light. If you figure out the problem soon enough, you can correct the issue and prevent additional problems.
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Problems with French drains include clogging, difficult installation, backflow, and higher installation costs if you need to add a sump pump at the same time.
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Although roaches may crawl up sink drains, it's because they are attracted to the dark environment, water or food in a drain. But they actually gain entry to the house from some other place.
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Bucket seats and captain's chairs are two very similar-looking types of seat found in cars, trucks, vans and other automobiles. Both types of seats are often considered more comfortable alternatives to bench-style automotive seats.
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Wood fences are exposed to both hot and cold weather, are regularly wet and come in contact with the ground. These conditions encourage decay and insect attack in most woods, making them unsuitable for fence use.
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Pakkawood, also sold as Staminawood, Colorwood, Dymondwood and compreg, is an engineered wood/plastic composite material commonly used in knife handles and other objects that see rough wear. It can closely resemble conventional wood, or come in a range of bright colors.
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Brick homes are sturdy and usually require very little maintenance. However, when walls or other structures made of brick are allowed to stay wet for long periods, they begin to crumble. Surface repairs won't fix the problem though they might improve the brick's appearance in the short term.
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Home composting is a useful and inexpensive way to get rid of yard, home and garden waste. A few months later, your compost pile will reward you with rich, fertile soil additives. However, compost piles can have some problems.
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Both concrete block and brick masonry are strong, fire-resistant, insect-proof building materials. They have a lot of thermal mass, which helps them retain heat and makes up for their relatively low insulation value. However, despite their similarities, block and brick have some major differences.
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Post-tension concrete is a method of reinforcing concrete. This concrete has cable conduits cast into it and that cable is stretched, or tensioned, hydraulically after the concrete has hardened. The tension is transferred to the concrete, helping hold it together even better.
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Most homes are traditionally constructed from wood, while concrete block is normally used for schools and other institutions. However, concrete block can be a useful home building material, as well.
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Cinder block and poured concrete slabs are both popular foundation choices. These materials are inexpensive and relatively easy to use. They create a solid, even foundation on which to build a house, shed or other structure. However, despite all their similarities, cinder block and concrete have some differences.
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Most homeowners eventually need to replace their home hot water heater because the old one leaks, stains water or just isn't big enough. Take the time to learn what a new hot water heater might cost, so you'll have no trouble staying under budget.
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Gas fireplaces allow homeowners to enjoy the warmth and bright flames of a fireplace, without the annoyance of chopping, carrying and storing wood, cleaning up ashes or maintaining a chimney. These fireplaces are supplied by an ordinary residential gas line, and produce few emissions.
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Silicone caulk is a high-end caulk product meant for areas that are likely to be exposed to water. It lasts longer and is less likely to degrade than latex or acrylic caulks, resists mildew and is unlikely to discolor or turn yellow.
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Infrared light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Technically, it is outside the range of light visible to the unaided human eye. According to NASA, infrared waves lie between the visible light spectrum and microwaves.
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