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Posted on: 24 February, 2009

Author: Jenny Schweyer

Installing Locks: When Not to Do It Yourself

Installing locks can be a tricky process at best. Security is critical, whether speaking of your home or your business. Incorrect lock installation can result in a security breach.  How do you know when NOT to do-it-yourself? Installing locks can be a tricky process at best. Security is critical, whether speaking of your home or your business. Incorrect lock installation can result in a security breach. Worse, it may even lead to home invasion (break-and-enter while residents are at home.) Lives, possessions and livelihood may be threatened. Installing locks must be done with precision, and should be done right the...

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Posted on: 09 February, 2009

Author: michael

Colorado Springs Apartments - Living the High Life in Colorado Springs

Living in the Colorado Springs area or in many of the surrounding cities, us locals are used to living at an snow-covered-mountainside-rockies-banff-uid-10463361altitude. In fact most of the time we completely forget about it. But tourist season is just around the corner; and many of us have friends and family that came visit us during the summer time. Also, its starting to be the time of the year that many people think about relocating to the area. Consequently I felt it may be a good time for a refresher course on the affects of high altitude. Article Tags: Colorado Springs, Real...

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Posted on: 22 January, 2009

Author: peter burkitt

victorian pine

A lot of English Victorian country pine furniture has disappeared from great Britain,  probably most exported to the united states. The Victorian period 1837 to 1901 you associate with ornate carved f... A lot of English Victorian country pine furniture has disappeared from great Britain,  probably most exported to the united states. The Victorian period 1837 to 1901 you associate with ornate carved furniture,  but there would have been plenty of plain country Victorian furniture.  Which has been slightly difficult to find as many shops have closed or gone on to the Internet.  The  market for antique pine furniture in...

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Posted on: 19 January, 2009

Author: Nicholas Tan

Swimming Pools: Safety Supplies For Your Pool

A swimming pool is a great thing to have on your property, although you need to keep in mind that drowning is one of the most common deaths with children.  In the cases where swimming pool drowning is involved, the cause is most likely due to a lack of supervision.  A child can drown in a matter of seconds, which is less time than it takes to make a phone call.  If you own a pool, you simply must have safety equipment around at all times. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com

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Posted on: 31 December, 2008

Author: Jeffrey Owens

Tall Barstools

The Advantages of Tall BarstoolsHow to Determine the Right Height of Barstools at HomeHeight is a key factor in working out the right height of your barstools so that you and your guests are at a comf... Article Tags: Tall Barstools, Right Height, Standard Size Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com

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Posted on: 14 September, 2008

Author: Michael Malega

Patio Designs Ideas

Have a look at this Patio Designs article to find different kinds of patio designs, what materials they are made of, get ideas, tips and more on this subject... Article Tags: Patio Designs Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com Michael Malega presents several Patio Designs articles  for your information. For more data please check here: http://www.patio-design.info/Patio-Designs.php

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Posted on: 21 August, 2008

Author: Jill Seader

5 Quick and Cheap Garage Organizing Ideas

Want to get your garage organized but do not have an arm and leg to spend on getting it done? Get 5 cheap garage organizing ideas to get you started today. Article Tags: Cheap Garage Organizing, Garage Organizing Ideas, Garage Organizing Supplies, Cheap Garage, Garage Organizing, Organizing Ideas, Think About, Organizing Supplies, Garage Sales Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com

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Posted on: 09 August, 2008

Author: Braeg Heneffe

Liebherr Biofresh- Fresher Food for Longer

We are constantly told about the importance of eating healthily. A big part of a healthy diet is making sure that you get at least five pieces of fruit and vegetables every day. This article looks at several ways in which you can get your fruit and vegetables to stay fresher for longer. The reason why it is so important to eat five pieces of fruit and vegetables every day is because of the vitamins that they contain. Vitamin C can be found in most fruits and some vegetables and helps to improve the immune system. But the same piece...

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Posted on: 09 August, 2008

Author: Braeg Heneffe

Induction Hobs With New Technology

In a bold attempt to increase the usage and useability of Induction hobs, the BSH group has introduced a wide range of induction ceramic hobs. The selection icludes new technology, new glass and stunning new designs BSH group is on a mission to increase the use of induction hobs cooking throughout Europe. To achieve this aim, the company needs to do two things: make its induction cooktops stand out from their radiant counterparts and entice consumers to absorb the increased cost of an emerging technology.Ceran Cleartrans is a glass ceramic that offers industrial design options not possible with Schott’s standard...

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Posted on: 20 May, 2008

Author: Hanit

Softening Your Walls with Color Wash

If you like the soft look of watercolors, why not try using a color wash on your walls? In addition to a softer color, color washing can accentuate the texture of your plaster or stucco walls. And it�s so simple that even I, a faux-finish-impaired decorator, can do it There are two techniques for color wash application: sponge or brush. Each requires a slightly different glaze formula. Sponge Technique: Color Wash Glaze: Mix together 1 part latex paint and 6 parts water in a bucket. 1. Mask off (using painter�s tape) parts of the room which will not receive the...

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