home--garden
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Five Hidden Benefits Of Plantation Shutters
Plantation shutters are often chosen for their appearance, but they can provide even more benefits. The trick to realizing these five hidden benefits is to select shutters custom fit to your windows with the added upgrades you need. #1: Increased Security Thieves look for an easy target. A home with built-in, custom fit shutters is more difficult to access through an open or broken window. Although traditional plantation shutters are made of wood, there are also metal versions available that are specifically for security purposes.
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The Dos And Don'ts Of Cleaning Out Your Dryer Duct
Even if you clean out your dryer's lint trap regularly, it's still important to clean out the dryer's ducts and vents every year or so. Whether you have a gas or electric dryer, there's a duct that runs from the back of your dryer to a vent on the outside of your home. This vent carries exhaust and steam from your dryer to your home's exterior to speed up your drying times and prevent carbon monoxide buildup.
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Natural Remedies To Keep Two Common Pests Out Of Your Home
Ahhh, bugs. Can't live with them, and boy do you ever want to live without them. So in order to ensure that they don't decide to make your home their home as well, you need to do a little bit of work to keep them out. So use these line of defense tips and tricks to keep a couple of the most common bugs found inside the home outside instead.
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Make Your Bathroom Easier On Your Mobility Issues
If you struggle with mobility issues, you want to do everything you can to make your home a mobility friendly and safe place for you. There are a lot of changes you can make around your house to make it easier for you to get around, and some of the most important changes will be in your bathroom. The bathroom can be a very dangerous place, and you want to replace those dangers with mobility-friendly options.
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