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Entries for April, 2009

Putting Some Outdoor Lights

Lighting your backyard, patio, or deck is a fantastic way to put your home in the spotlight, literally. And almost anyone can do it with little or no help. Magazines and websites can help you figure out what you options are, and someone at your local hardware store can set you up with an appropriate outfit for your outdoor space.

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The Various Patio Awnings You Can Buy

Your patio is a place where you can relax with your friends and family during the warmer period of the year. In order to keep you and your loved ones in the cool shade, patio awnings can be utilized. They are also a way to keep yourself dry during the colder and wetter months of year. Put simply, a patio awning can extend your house outside.

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Garden Supplies For Growing 100 Pounds of Potatoes

Potato gardening is simple. You don’t need many gardening accessories. The potatoes we eat are starchy tubers that grow underground very naturally, swelling and getting larger as the top half of the plant matures. Many claim to grow 100 pounds of potatoes in a small 4 square foot gardening area as they cover their emerging crop in layers of soil as it matures.

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Swimming Pool Basics

Tight budgets are making the move to owning a swimming pool look like a nice alternative for many families. A swimming pool will be with your property for years to come, while a one week vacation for your family could cost just as much as a pool and be done in seven days. Many swimming pool options are now available to fit various financial limitations.

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Pruning Tips For Southern Trees And Shrubs

Any corrective pruning should be finished in February. Remember to paint all wounds over one inch in diameter with a pliable water-proof paint. This prevents drying out and checking of the wood and resultant decay and also prevents the entrance of disease or insects.

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The Dirty Secret About Products For Roof Cleaning

If you’ve noticed the black algae stains on your roof then you’re probably already in the process of trying to find an effective roof cleaning product. I have a bit of bad news for you, however. The truth is that there really aren’t any very good products on the market right now.

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Planning Your Garden And Putting It In YOur Mind

Try to keep a list of garden jobs on a card to do during March, and hang it where you don’t lose it so you’ll be sure to get the jobs done when time and weather permits in the East.

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