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If you are building a new patio or rebuilding an existing one, the design possibilities of the patio landscaping are numerous. First of all, you need to establish the foundation, using brick, stone or concrete. The whole variety of materials you will use on the landscaping depends on your taste. A patio landscape design requires you to follow a certain theme that you choose. The materials a ...

3 ways for getting rid of termites

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Chimney flashing

Chimney flashing doesn't let water leak in the chimney. A damaged or faulty flashing is the number one cause of chimney leaks. The type of flashing you need depends on the material of the roof, the chimney size and the weather conditions of the area you live in. Aluminum flashing The aluminum flashing is the cheapest and most common of them all. It can be found in large rolls or bent and ...

Caring about Juniper bonsai tree

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Identifying termite mounds

Because termites have the possibility to make real damages in your house, you have to prevent their actions by knowing how to look for termite mounds. Although they are enemies of the pest control professionals, these termites have the power to make architectural works of beauty when they build their mounds. Termite mounds Termite mounds refer to the homes of the termites that are raised ...

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