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A “Greener” Option For Your Household Furniture
Written by: The Foam Factory You may not realize it, but your sofa may be a home for petroleum and all of its hazardous side effects. Thanks to new technology, there are greener options that you can take advantage of to keep your household safe and clean. Here are some tips on why you should convert to a “green” sofa today. Many household furniture items including sofa cushions, bedding, and chairs, contain chemicals that can be hazardous to one’s health. Furthermore, once disposed, it wreaks havoc on the environment. Now, in order to turn your home around into an environmentally friendly option, you’ll want to obtain healthy sustainable furnishings to…
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The California Poppy
By Phineas Upham The eschscholzia californica, or California Poppy, is actually native to Mexico as well. Californians have adopted this gorgeous flower as their state flower. Poppies are perennials which tend to grow anywhere from 5-60 inches off the ground. You’ll be able to spot a poppy for yourself once you’ve recognized the signature four golden petals on the flower’s head. Colors range from orange to yellow, which is why poppy fields tend to look golden when viewed from afar. Poppies also have a defense mechanism of sorts, which helps to protect them from cold weather. The petals can close up, opening again only when the sun is out. Cloudy…
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Daybeds: a multi purpose piece of furniture
Written by Wicker Paradise Daybeds are a peice of multi purpose furniture that is a must have in any busy household. Daybeds are designed to function as a couch/ chaise lounge and bed. They usually are built with a back and sides. This piece of furniture design comes as indoor and outdoor pieces. They are also made as stable or hanging pieces. There are many benefits in investing in a daybed. Here are a few of them outlined. Increase your seating and sleeping space – Daybeds can function to increase your current seating space as well as add to extra sleeping space, when needed. Suitable for small spaces – For…
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Selling a Home Online Is a Viable Alternative
The old-fashioned way of selling a home requires a lot of patience and time – not to mention the stress you’re going to have to deal with. Thanks to online technology, the home-selling process can be simplified. With many established online real estate networks, you’re now able to sell your home completely online. Here are some of the main reasons why going this route is a solid alternate option. It’s Relatively Painless If you’re taking the route of selling your home online, the most work that you’re going to have to do is entering a set amount of information required by the site. Many sites will also offer you a…
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What is a “Bully” Pit Bull?
Written by: Iron King Kennels Learn more about bully pitbulls, and why they make excellent guard dogs for your home. The bully pitbull is unique among pitbulls. Originally bred from an offshoot of the American pitbull terrier, this breed is fast becoming its own variation. The bully pitbull is not named for its temperament, rather for its size and its unique qualities. If you’re shopping XL pitbulls for sale, there’s a good chance you’re looking at a bully pitbull or some variation. Here are some tips to help you determine if the breed you’re looking at truly fits the idea of “bully”. The bully pitbull has hair covering its body…
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Protect Your Animals with an Electric Fence
By Farm Supply Store If you own any type of animal that needs to get outside, it’s probably a good idea to install a fence. Whether you have dogs or cows, fences are necessary for letting your animal get outside, run around and even eat without needing your constant attention. That being said, there are a ton of options out there to choose from. Of all of them, an electric dog fence is probably the way to go. Even if you’re using it for some other type of animal, this version is bound to give you the best results. For one thing, obviously, this type of a fence is going…
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Polyurethane Foam is Used More than You Think
Flexible polyurethane foam is one of the most commonly used products in today’s world. Known for their strong support and flexible usage, they are used in a majority of the things that we use on a daily basis. They support your back on those long drives, make furniture a bit more comfortable, and even keep you warmer than usual on those cold nights. Polyurethane is used in places that we don’t see with the naked eye but feel through its’ contributions. What is Polyurethane? Polyurethane comes from a large family of polymers or plastics. They can have an open-celled structure to them or they can also be rigid, mimicking a…
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The Different Door Material Types
When purchasing a new entry door, there are a variety of materials to choose from. Some of the most popular include: wood, fiberglass, and steel. Each of these materials are unique in their own way in that they each have selective characteristics that differentiate from each other. One thing that all of them do have in common however, are that they are all commonly used as an entry door due to their sturdiness and aesthetically pleasing looks. Wood Wooden doors are a common option for homes because of their grainy look to them. Beautiful to the eye, wooden doors can withstand lots of damage to them while also giving your…
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Breaking Down Home and Commercial Insulation
Article written by Fusion Cafe inc. There are several different types of insulation materials that are used inside a household or commercial building. Because of the high costs that come with energy consumption, many homeowners have begun insulating their homes to try and cut costs. By blanketing your walls and ceilings with these insulation materials, you can prevent heat from escaping during the colder, winter season. On summer days, insulation layers prevent excess heat from entering the household. This grants the homeowner relief from the changing weather patterns as well as lowers the need to leave on electrical appliances for long periods of time. Polystyrene Insulation is one of the…
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Ways to Help a Struggling Homeowner
Article written by Elite Sites, Website reviews If you’re struggling to pay your mortgage and are stressing out on the bank seizing your home, you’re not alone. You may be thinking that your house might be next on the list of foreclosures but you have to remember that there is hope. You have several options that will lessen your mortgage woes and reduce your monthly payments. While each financial situation is different, here are some options that you can take advantage of to save your beloved home. Refinancing Refinancing to a longer loan period will lower your monthly mortgage payments but spread it out for a longer time period. This…
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