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November 2013

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Delta Faucet 75152 Water Amplifying Adjustable Showerhead with H2OKINETIC Technology, Chrome Review

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Delta Faucet 75152 Water Amplifying Adjustable Showerhead with H2OKINETIC Technology, Chrome offers water effectiveness with no sacrifice in comfort. This showerhead lowers the electric bill, yet still provides the performance of a full-spray.  The Delta Faucet 75152 showerhead converged Water Sense principles by providing two different flow speeds and spray patterns. It has four huge spray holes, which are designed for easy cleaning and anti-clogging. A dual setting gives water-saving comfort with high-volume spray. It operates at 1.85 gallons a minute without sacrificing performance. You are saving water and energy. It delivers a drenching spray covering the entire body. The shower head has a convenient lever to control the volume. You can tweak the water settings, which will save on energy and extend the amount of hot water in your tank. It comes with easy-to-follow installation instructions and a lifetime warranty.   Features  Energy – and water-saving shower head The motion of the water will not clog up due to minerals in the water A durable metal ball connector Simple installation Operating at 1.85 gallons per minute   What Customers Are Saying “The BEST shower head i have bought !!!” -J. Rodgers “Simple to install. Works great in my old […]

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Tuesday

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November 2013

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Home Renovation and Maintenance in the Fall

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“By doing a little preventative maintenance now, you can prevent minor problems from escalating into a major headache in the spring,” Felton said. “Minor repairs done now can prevent air and moisture penetration from attacking the structural integrity of your home down the road,” he added. Cleaning the eavestroughs in the fall, for example, can prevent ice damming in the winter, where moisture is forced up under the roof’s shingles during winter’s freeze-thaw cycles. “Our roofing contractors are always busy in the spring, fixing damage and leaks that have occurred because of ice damming,” Felton added. Here are some home maintenance jobs that should be on a homeowner’s winterizing checklist: ” Clean eavestroughs after the last leaves have fallen. Run a garden hose and check that they are draining properly and that downspouts are operating and directed away from the home’s foundation walls. Check for leaking or damaged gutters, downspouts and hangers. Remove rust and patch the gutters with roofing cement. Caulk leaking seams and make sure pop rivets are secure. ” Check the roof for trouble signs such as broken or missing shingles, cracked, buckling or curling shingles, or bare spots where the granular coating has worn off. Check […]

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Tuesday

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January 2013

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The Better Decking Material – Composite Wood Or Organic Wood?

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Proper deck construction takes solid planning.  Important to that planning process is the decision between organic and composite decking material.  Once the material of choice, natural wood is being pushed aside by composite materials that offer lower maintenance and higher durability.  Gone are the days of plastic looking composite decks.  Technology has improved greatly, and the composite materials now in use rival real wood in appearance so much that most people cannot tell the difference between the two.   The Pros And Cons Of Organic Wood   Real wood is still the most commonly chosen material for decking.  It is the most economical choice for installation and will last for decades if maintained properly.  Most decks are made from pressure treated Southern yellow pine.  This is one of the least expensive of wood decking materials.  The pressure treating process makes the wood resistant to weather, water, and insect damage.  Other types of wood like redwood and cedar do not need to be pressure treated because of the natural preservatives they contain.   The average price of materials and labor for Southern yellow pine is $15 per square foot.  For higher end wood materials like cedar and redwood, the average price […]

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Sunday

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December 2011

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Merry Christmas To Everyone!

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Thursday

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September 2011

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Falling Planting On The Sunnyside Lane Hobby Farm

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This week we have been clearing a small patch for planting our winter greens garden.  We have found that the soil here has a lot of red clay in it.  I am gonna try to grow some greens this winter, but it is going to need some dressing up to continue to grow. We will be ready for the spring planting season as we will be planting more during that time of year. When we plant our garden it is for our household, our other grown children and our aviary. We try to make a few trips to the local flea market to make a few extra bucks to assist in purchasing supplies for ourselves and the farm. For now, we have decided to create a compost bin, well actually several, to help with the spring gardening. In order to speed things a little bit, we have to do some planning. One thing is the five of us will not have that much kitchen waste over the spring for a 2 acre garden. How are we gonna to be ready for the spring? A way we have decided that works for us is to explore the local produce markets to […]

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Saturday

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August 2011

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Fencing Options In Greensboro, NC

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Many people say that the only way to get along with your neighbors is to erect a fence. This may be true if you have problem neighbors and require a privacy fence in Carpenter. However, there are many decorative fencing styles available today that may just give your neighbors a reason to compliment your home. There are now several different Greensboro, NC Carpenter fence styles to choose from. You can enjoy privacy or enjoy a beautifully trimmed yard with an iron decorative fence. Consider the following reasons you may need a fence and the options that are available in Greensboro, NC. There are several reasons that you may need a fence for your yard in Carpenter. Privacy is usually the number one reason that people buy a fence in Greensboro, NC. Maybe you have neighbors that are located close by or you have a pool that requires privacy. Some people simply want to add character to their yard by including an intricate fence design. You may also want a fence that will keep kids and animals in the appropriate area. There are fences for all types of situations. Fencing comes in many styles including wooden privacy fence, chain link fence, […]

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Friday

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June 2011

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The Saturday House

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With both Robert and Patsy working two jobs, to accomplish a decent lifestyle for them and their two children, they often managed to get Saturdays off at the same time. Robert and Patsy came from large families and were born to Sharecroppers. Robert’s father had died when he was only 16 years old leaving behind his disabled wife with three children still living at home. Robert was the oldest of these three. They had two sisters who were married and living with their husbands. There were two older brothers who had also left home when they married. Patsy’s parents were both still alive when they decided to get married. They both had grown up knowing that hard work and determination was the key to their success. But as all newlyweds have discovered they had no credit and no savings. They made many mistakes along the way and finally managed to have a small savings set aside for the purchase of a new home. Realizing that it still wasn’t enough to buy the perfect house for them, a few decisions needed to be made. With the closeness of their two families a solution was provided. His brother-in-laws had construction experience as […]

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Sunday

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May 2011

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Gardening In Harmony with Nature

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Root cellars are for keeping food supplies at a low temperature and steady humidity. They keep food from freezing during the winter and keep food cool during the summer months to prevent spoilage. An earthly-friendly, root cellar is the natural choice for the homesteader, whether or not you’re, “on the grid” There are several types of root cellar and different ways in which to construct one. There’s the Hatch Cellar, Hillside Cellar and the Above Ground Cellar. The Hatch Cellar usually consists of a large hole dug into the ground then lined with rocks. The floor is left in its innate state, just plain dirt. Beams and plywood sheets are securely laid over the hole, with a hatch door incorporated into the ceiling/floor, along with the installation of a ladder for safe and easy access. A shed is then built over the top of the cellar, to provide maximum shelter for the storage. The Hillside Cellar is dug out of a hillside, lined with rocks, and then a plywood ceiling is attached to overhead support beams. This type of storage Cellar has a regular insulted door to walk through. An above Ground type of cold storage can be built in […]

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