The Beauty of a Porch
by Arleen M. Kaptur.What is one feature that you can add to your home that will definitely increase its value not only monetarily? There is the ingredient of a “special place” to relax, to dream about tomorrow, and to slowly sip a cool, smooth drink on a hot, sticky...
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Memories of an old porch swing
by Rick Rouse.An old porch swing has a unique charm, providing an abundance of relaxing, down-home country atmosphere regardless of where one happens to live. Some of my fondest memories revolve around the old, worn swing that used to adorn the front porch of my c...
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Installing A Vinyl Porch Fence
by Carlo Morelli.A vinyl porch fence can provide you with privacy while still allowing you to enjoy the scenery and beauty of your home's outdoors. In addition, there are many benefits to a vinyl porch fence, including the fact that it lasts a lifetime, and it is qu...
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Choosing the Right Wallpaper
by Ryan Fyfe.Color / Pattern - This for the most part is a personal chose; However there are simple things you can do to choose a color/pattern that will actually work. If you like the hot pink wallpaper and the rest of your house is done in marble I would recomm...
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Speed Cleaning Tips from a Pro
by Mary Findley.You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated.Inside Tricks to Speed Cleaning Your Home By Mary Findley copyright@...
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Baking Soda for Cleaning
by Rosana Hart.Here are some of the uses of baking soda for cleaning:I've long used baking soda and white vinegar to keep my kitchen and bathroom drains clear and fresh smelling. I just put a teaspoon or less of baking soda into the drain and then pour in about a t...
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Great Cleaning Tips!
by Cecilia Sherrard.ANT REPELLANT: To keep ants out of the house, find where the ants are entering the house and sprinkle a "barrier" of cinnamon or any type of ground pepper to block their way. The spices are too hot for the ants to cross. BATHROOM ODORS: Place a shall...
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Carpet Cleaning Equipment
by Jason Gluckman.To clean a carpet, first have all the equipment in place. This includes carpet cleaning supplies, machines and accessories, which can make the job simpler. Select equipment depending on whether you want to 'clean' or 'deep clean' a carpet or simply ...
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Carpet Cleaning Machines
by Jason Gluckman.There is a wide variety of carpet cleaning machines to choose from. The most commonly used is a vacuum cleaner. Most people prefer an 'upright' vacuum cleaner over a 'canister' for convenience. Some people also like to use a 'hand-held' for stairs an...
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Carpet Cleaning Services
by Jason Gluckman.With so many carpet cleaning vendors available, it's touch to choose a good one. The best method, however, has proven to be word-of-mouth advertising. Most services are equipped to fulfill all needs and specifications. They can be enlisted for vacuum...
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Carpet Cleaning Supplies
by Jason Gluckman.There are many carpet cleaning supplies available, backed by powerful advertising. Therefore, it is important to be caution when buying supplies. Look for supplies that tackle specific problems in a particular carpet, or supplies for general cleaning...
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Carpet Steam Cleaning
by Jason Gluckman.Just as carpet manufacturing has evolved, so has carpet cleaning. Most manufacturers recommend 'carpet steam cleaning' for cleaning modern-day carpets. We should, however, use the steam cleaning method after verifying that the carpet fibers will not ...
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Dry Carpet Cleaning
by Jason Gluckman.Dry carpet cleaning involves cleaning carpets without the use of a liquid-based detergent or cleaning agent. It prevents the retention of moisture after cleaning. Usually, it is used to clean carpets made of fine fibers and prevents them from getting...
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Got A Stain? Carpet Cleaning Equipment
by Christopher Smith.A good rule of thumb is to first address the stain and then plan your line of attack. For the most part,the smaller the stain the smaller the proper piece of equipment will be.Home Remedies for Small StainsA quick look at most steam cleaning equipmen...
Best Way To Have Carpets Cleaned
by Christopher Smith.Most professional carpet cleaners use a truck mounted carpet cleaning system with two large tanks: one for clean water and one for the water that has been recovered from your floor. It takes a great amount of air pressure in order to push the steam t...
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Cleaning a coffee maker
by Jakob Jelling.Cleaning a coffee maker thoroughly can make a great difference on the quality of the coffee you have since it would not be affected by impurities such as old oils and hard water deposits. It is important to have in mind that it is recommendable to do...
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