4 Creative Ways To Cover Glass Block Windows
While glass block windows block a direct view into your home, they can still allow shadows and movement to be seen. Different window covering types add to the privacy of the window.
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Foxtail Palm Diseases
Foxtail palm diseases are similar to the diseases that affect other palms. Leaf blight, brown spots, fungus and nutritional deficiencies all cause visible damage to foxtail palms.
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Can I Burn Cedar In My Wood Stove?
Cedar is a resin-rich softwood that burns too quickly to be used as the main fuel in a wood stove. It's a great choice for kindling, though, and should be used in conjunction with slower-burning hardwood.
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Are Pine Cones Good For Mulch?
Pine cones are good for mulch in some situations, including mulching in areas where you don't want pets to dig. Because they're organic materials, pine cones break down over time into the soil.
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What Kind Of Sealant Is Used On A Exterior Dryer Vent?
Your dryer vent is a two-way passage carrying damp, dry air outside and bringing mice, insects and other nuisance pests inside. Cracks or gaps between the dryer vent and the outside wall are open doors to pests and higher energy bills. Save money and block out intruders by applying proper sealant around the vent.
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What To Use To Seal A Wall Around An Air Conditioning Hose To Keep Out Pests
Air conditioners provide cool air to homes and add to comfort. Sometimes they allow pests easy passage into the home. When an air conditioner is installed, the installer drills a hole in the wall so that refrigerant hoses can reach the compressor. Outdoor insects and rodents crawl through the hole and into the home.
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Natural Anti-Fog Solutions For Glass
When glass fogs, whether clouding the inside of a car windshield or steaming over eyeglasses at a stove, it is annoying and hazardous. Car fogging reduces vision and blocks out approaching vehicles or pedestrians. Home fogging of a bathroom mirror cuts visibility for shaving and other tasks.
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Why Does Wood Spark In The Fireplace?
Wood burning in an open fireplace gives off radiant heat and pleasant flames for fireplace fans. Wood, however, sometimes pops and sparks in the fireplace, throwing pieces of hot wood called embers into the room. Not all firewood sparks, but some woods pop more easily than others.
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How To Fix A Squeaky Shower Door
A squeaky shower door is annoying and can be a hazard. When the shower door squeaks at the hinge, it may mean the hinge is loose. More often it means the hinge is dirty, rusty or corroded so that the hinge does not move freely. If the hinge is not fixed, the door may not latch properly.
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How To Use A Moisture Meter
A plant moisture meter is a handy gadget to measure humidity in the soil. This device helps prevent overwatering or underwatering plants. Usually it has a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being most dry and 10 being most wet. Most meters also have a color range composed of red, green and blue.
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