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About termite stakes
Termite stakes represent a a cheap and effective way of killing off termites. The way it works is by poisoning the termite worker that eats it and brings it to the colony. That way, the poison spreads and kills everything. Exterior protection Termite stakes can only be used outdoors, because using them inside the house may cause poisoning to the pets or even children. You must cover up a ...
Aluminum clad windows or vinyl clad windows?
Windows come in a wide range of materials such as aluminum and vinyl. When choosing one of these two you must take in consideration four things: the cost, color, efficiency and maintenance of each type of material. Window costs Clad windows made out of aluminum will be more expensive than those made of vinyl because aluminum metal is more costly than plastic vinyl. Aluminum clad windows ...
Shrubs Which Offer Privacy
If you want natural fences which offer privacy, you’ll be looking for fast growth, low maintenance evergreen or deciduous shrubs. For instance, the Tri-colored Willow Hedge is drought tolerant and thrives in zones from 5 to 9, according to the USDA, as long as it’s kept in partial or full shade. It grows fast, up to 6-8 feet tall, with many branches and light green foliage. The Camellia ...
Teenage bedroom decoration ideas
If you are a teenager or a parent and you need some ideas on how to decorate your bedroom, here you will find some tips that can help you do the job. We all know that teenage years are very difficult for parents but we also know that this is the most beautiful period in one’s life. Teenagers have a strong personality and for them, privacy is a very important thing. That is why a bedroom is con ...
Sauna baths – the therapy for a better life
People who have not experienced yet the pleasures and benefits of a sauna bath believe that this is just a luxury used by rich people to spoil them. But the fans of saunas know that this therapy room can improve considerably your life and health. The main purpose of a sauna is to make you sweat; sweat or perspiration is a biological process that helps our body eliminate toxins, heavy metals ...
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