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In my opinion Ryobi 40V cordless tools are some of the best available, although it does seem that the batteries can suffer from numerous problems. Replacement batteries are certainly not cheap, and most of us will want to avoid the need to buy a new battery if at all possible ...
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Let's get straight to the point; compressed air cans are not cheap......in fact, they are damn expensive! The most commonly used compressed air alternatives will still set you back a pretty penny. There are electric dusters, but they are still costly. Otherwise you could go a full on air compressor, ...
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Price: Perfect for: Smaller rooms where a floor standing fan is preferred. Honeywell HY-280 Key Specifications Fan Type: Tower fan Noise Level on Highest Setting: 55 dB Noise Level on Lowest Setting: 38 dB Max Airflow: 350 CFM I remember the first tower fan I owned, I never used it ...
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Plumbing problems are often depicted quite humorously on TV. Everybody gets a good laugh seeing a character’s struggle to repair the issue – but in a real life situation, nobody laughs when faced with a plumbing issue. Leaking pipes, toilet backflow, clogged sewers, gas leaks – all of these are ...
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Pellet stoves are efficient, environmentally friendly, cheap to run and safe. However this cost effective heating source is often overlooked by consumers when shopping for a new heater. Why is that? We put it down to the simple fact that most people do not know what a pellet stove is, ...
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A lot of newer homes are falling into the category of “spec homes”. Standardized layouts without a lot of personalization or customization to make it your own. This is especially true for the front doors and entryways. How many standard 6-panel front doors can you count in your neighborhood? Your ...
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Buying a new home can be a beautiful, but tricky experience. Sometimes people fall in love with a house and don’t focus on what’s important. That’s why you need to have a checklist, so you don’t get swept up in the hype. The checklist is something you should keep in ...
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Are your home's walls in need of a fresh coat of paint? Perhaps your old paint color scheme looks outdated, or perhaps you just want a different look. Either way, there are five tried and true paint colors you'll want to consider incorporating into your home décor. 5 Paint Colors ...
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When it comes to purchasing the best battery powered tools on the market, you are hard pressed to go past Milwaukee. Milwaukee cordless tools combo kits come in a few different varieties, the kits are scaled from those with just 2 or 3 tools, right up to the kits with ...
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Ampere hours, voltage, Li-Ion, NiCd... all these are terms that you might hear thrown around when you are looking at purchasing a new cordless tool. But what does it all mean? How do you know when the salesperson has no idea what they are talking about and just wants the ...
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Did you know mold on drywall can lead to serious respiratory disorders? It is important to remove it as soon as you notice mold on drywall. Methods for removing mold on drywall differ depending on if the walls are painted or not. In case the drywall is coated, it can be easy ...
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If you have ever had a mold outbreak in your house then you probably know that the mold you can see is only the beginning of the problem. Believe it or not, only 10% of mold is visible - the other 90% is microscopic. On top of this, there is ...
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Decking is a really great way to make the most of your outdoor space.  You can use it as an extension of your indoor space by attaching the deck to the back of your home, or as a standalone feature somewhere else in your garden. In the summer, a decking ...
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Because you have made it to this article I am guessing you are here for one (or more) of three reasons:

1. You seem to kill any plant you touch
2. You have no space to have a garden outdoors
3. You don't have the time to look after a garden

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Cleaning floors is never fun, and if you have to resort to strong chemicals then it can also be bad for your health. This is where steam mops come in - these ingenious devices means that you can clean your floors with nothing more than water (well, extremely hot water) ...
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It is a well-known fact that average temperatures are going up, and this means that those stinking hot days are coming thicker and faster than ever before. So now, more than ever it is important to have a good fan to help keep you comfortable when the mercury soars!Yep fans ...
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A Terrarium kit allows anybody to create your own tiny ecosystem in your own home - indoors. These self contained gardens are usually displayed in a glass container and can be either sat on a bench or hung from an appropriate location - depending on your terrarium. Terrarium kits usually contain ...
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Bed bugs suck.... that's a fact. And if you have ever had to deal with them, then you know they can literally make your life a living hell. They bite you, they make you itch and worst of all...they can be an absolute pain to get rid of. For this ...
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