In terms of uniqueness and a look of sophistication, few drapery options are quite as stunning as silk. However, with all its greatness, this option does come with somewhat of a challenge. Silk drapes have special care instructions that must be followed accurately in order to avoid damage and keep them looking good. Make sure you know how to care for your drapes to get the most out of them.
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If you are in the position to help a parent more into a new home, this can be an emotional and frustrating event. There are few things that you can do to make this transition more efficient for everyone involved. Here are four tips if you are tasked to help an aging parent move.
1. Start With A Moving Plan
Map out a moving plan that works for you and your parent from day one.
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While most ticks like to live and breed outdoors, a select few will take up residence in your home, happily laying their eggs and raising their young. One tick that is notorious for this is the brown dog tick, identifiable by the lack of white markings on its body. Unfortunately, all it takes for an infestation to take root is for one or a few of these bloodsuckers to get in your home.
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If you just had granite countertops installed in your kitchen, or are planning on having granite countertops installed soon in your kitchen, you need to know how to properly care for your countertops to keep them looking great.
#1 Use A Cutting Board For Acidic Produce
Just because your countertop is made of stone does not mean that you should cut up all your produce directly on your countertop. Use a cutting board or put down a thin plastic cutting board sheet before slicing into any acidic based produce, such as lemons, limes and tomatoes.
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When you live in an area that requires regular watering of the yard to keep the grass and plants from turning brown and dying, having a sprinkler system installed keeps you from having to go out and manually water everything. However, the cost of watering your lawn can be high. To ensure the lawn is getting the most out of the water, and keep the bill as low as possible, here are a few tips to consider.
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