Seven Backyard Playground Safety Tips

Today, most factory-made playground sets are quite safe as is. However, you can’t always count on your children to be careful on your new playground set. That has nothing to do with a behavioral problem, it’s just that they may have little to no playground experience. However, we have a few simple tips to keep your kids safe on your backyard playground, such as:

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Eight Duplex Etiquette Tips

A duplex is unique in that you’re essentially sharing a house with a stranger. Sure, you are divided by walls, but you can definitely feel the other person’s presence. Being a good duplex neighbor is easy if you consider a few simple things, such as:

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Who Do You Call To Get Rid Of A Hornet’s Nest?

Call a pest control service right away when you find a hornet’s nest. They have the knowledge, skills, and gear to safely remove a hornet’s nest. Experienced pest control professionals can approach and remove hornet nests without making the problem worse. 

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12 Tips To Help You Save Big On Summer Rental Homes

Timing is everything. When you plan a vacation and want to save as much money as possible, choose your dates wisely. A vacation can cost two or three times more or less depending on what dates you book it for. This is particularly true with destinations that have a short window of popularity.

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How To Improve Your Pool Area On A Tight Budget

One fantastic way to make your pool look glamorous without spending much money at all is to add some mood lighting. Lights can cost less than $50, but they can completely transform your pool area, especially at night.

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13 Things To Look Out For When Renting An Airbnb

When you book through Airbnb, you need to realize the host, not the company, dictates the cancellation policy. This means some reservations are nonrefundable from the moment you book, while others you can cancel up until the night before.

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Ten Fruits That Last A Long Time In The Freezer

Bananas are one of the best and most popular fruits to freeze. This yellow fruit is usually cheap and sold in bunches. Bananas are also a fruit that should not be put in the refrigerator, as this allows bananas to ripen naturally and quickly.

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How To Choose The Right Color Scheme For Your Home

Yes, it’s super exciting to grab fistfuls of color swatches from the paint store and dream of your updated space. But, hit the brakes. Before you start channeling your favorite HGTV star, you need to brush up on your color theory knowledge.

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Transitioning Your Home Decor: When To Decorate For Each Season

Best Time To Decorate For Spring: Early To Mid-March

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How To Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets Like A Pro

You might try to convince yourself that organizing your kitchen cabinets isn’t that big a deal. After all, once the doors are closed, you don’t see the mess, right? (Unless you’re dealing with organizing glass cabinets.) But the benefits of organized cabinets go way beyond a tidy kitchen.

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Different Types Of Gravel And How To Use Them

The smallest type of gravel is called fine gravel. This can range in size from sand to any gravel less than ⅜ inch in diameter. This is typically the smallest type of gravel used for any DIY or construction project.

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Why Is My Trash Always Leaking? (And How To Fix It)

One of the main reasons trash leaks is due to what’s inside the trash bag. Trash is meant for solids, not liquids. If you are dumping too many liquids in your trash, don’t be surprised if it leaks. All it takes is one tiny hole near the bottom of a trash bag to cause the contents to leak.

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Plants To Grow At Home For Skincare

Cilantro has many health benefits, whether you eat it or use it topically. You can turn cilantro into an essential oil, or simply use it as is. For example, some people mix ground cilantro with plain yogurt, rice powder, and coconut milk. 

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How To Stop Perennials From Spreading

Perennials typically spread because of rhizomes, and they can also spread when seeds scatter. Rhizomes are stems that grow horizontally in the soil, and many people mistake them for roots. Because they grow horizontally, you may see more of the same plant pop up beside the original perennial you planted. 

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Why Won’t My Soil Absorb Water?

Hydrophobic soil often contains waxy compounds that repel water. Soil typically contains waxy compounds, but if there’s too much, it will repel water. Once this happens, your soil won’t absorb water and it’s bad for your plants. 

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How To Keep A Home Gym Clean

Nothing is inviting about dirty gym equipment. Not only is it unsanitary, but your gym equipment will only get dirtier with time if you don’t clean it. Zogics is a popular brand of disinfectant wipes that many people use to clean their gym equipment. 

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