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This summer, dads everywhere will be manning backyard barbeque grills. Those who have just your basic grill will most likely stick to what they know. But this year, you can help make dad’s dream of creating professional chef quality results come true by letting him in on the ‘secret’ to professional grilling.
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Warm weather means it’s an ideal time to redo or create a new outdoor living space that you can enjoy all summer. When designing your ideal backyard, add a new patio door to your plans to help bring the sunshine, fresh air and outdoor fun into your home.
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Squirrels are the number one problem for people who like to feed the birds. Bird-lovers have tried countless devices and gimmicks over the years to thwart seed-stealing squirrels. One of the most effective tactics is taste aversion. Simply put, if the seed you serve tastes bad to squirrels, they’ll seek sustenance elsewhere.
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It’s a known fact: Good-looking, well-maintained homes sell faster (and command a higher price) than houses that appear worn down and tired. In today’s attractive roller coaster real-estate market enhancing curb appeal -- the first impression of a house as seen from the street -- can mean the difference between attracting serious buyers and resulting in a sale, or having the property languish for months as unsold.
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For many outdoor wildlife lovers it seems nearly impossible to keep squirrels from raiding their bird feeders. Although victory over the squirrels may appear impossible, there is a way to feed your beloved birds without the disturbance caused by these crafty creatures.
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The end of the year can be a great time to take stock and plan ahead for your home and landscaping improvement projects.
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If you’re like many Americans, you’ll likely curtail vacation plans this year in favor of staying home and saving money. But even economy-wary homeowners are still interested in improving their homes and they’re looking for improvements with the biggest payback. Decks are often cited as delivering the highest return on investment and homeowner enjoyment.
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