How to Start a Homelite Trimmer

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Homelite string trimmers represent one of the most popular and durable weed whackers on the market. Typically available at garden stores or online for as little as $70, a Homelite trimmer takes the hassle and back-breaking work out of weeding. But before you can enjoy your trimmer's benefits, you've

Home Security – How To Create A Secure Environment

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A goal to have a secure home is very closely related to the goal to create a secure environment surrounding your house. This article will list the 3 essential steps that you can follow to build a secu

Power Use in an Energy Star Refrigerator

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You'll use 20 percent less energy if you select an Energy Star refrigerator instead of other models. That extra efficiency can save you up to $165 over the lifetime of your appliance, according to the Energy Star program. To determine the annual cost of using a specific model, multiply its use of ki

The Advantages of Using Tarpaulin Recycled From Plastics

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Ask your average Joe to name the 10 most useful things stowed in his garage, and chances are a sheet of ordinary plastic tarp may end up on the list. These tough, lightweight, water-resistant plastic sheets serve a myriad of purposes -- lean-tos for camping, awnings, truck covers, drop cloths for pa

Radiation Detector Types

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Radiation detectors are available to civilians for a reasonable amount of money and with very little difficulty. If you live in an urban area under threat of a dirty-bomb attack, or if you consider radiation monitoring to be a component of an emergency preparation strategy at home, you may want to c

Why You Should Install Home Surveillance Cameras

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With the ongoing world financial crisis, it cannot be denied that times are rough and because of such hard times the temptation to take another person's property has increased. Criminality more specifically burglaries are becoming more rampant everywhere in the world. So what should be our pers

Why Doesn't Food Spoil as Rapidly in the Refrigerator?

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Refrigerators are among the most important pieces of kitchen equipment. They keep food safe and reduce spoilage, allowing cooks to keep food longer and reduce their shopping frequency without worrying about food poisoning. Refrigerators have come a long way from their original form, as boxes for ice

Making Venison Jerky in the Oven

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Jerky is a lightweight, savory snack, convenient for snacking or tossing in a backpack or lunch bag. Venison, which has a low fat content, is ideal for making delicious jerky.

Should You Unplug Appliances During a Thunderstorm?

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During a thunderstorm, the first instinct of many homeowners is to unplug electrical appliances to protect them. The common reasoning holds that a lightning strike could send a surge of electricity through household wiring, destroying electric devices and circuits. Some electrical appliances, such a

Why Does My Family Need a Security System?

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There are many benefits of installing a security system and most of them are obvious. Nobody wants to go to bed thinking that someone will break into your house at night. With a home security system, burglars and other intruders will be kept out and another function is that the burglars and the intr

Child Surveillance Cameras

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Some of us feel the need to watch over our children with a surveillance camera when they are very young. A camera provides us with information concerning their activities, condition and surroundings.

How to Use a 12-V Voltage Tester

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One of the best ways to discern whether a 12-V battery or charging system is working correctly is to test its voltage. In order to perform this test, you will need what is known as a voltmeter. Voltmeters can be purchased at almost any automotive supply store, often for less than $20, though the pri

How to Operate Fire Alarms

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Fire alarms are loud alarms that let occupants know there is a fire somewhere in the building. While most systems are equipped with smoke detectors that can automatically trip the alarm, many buildings also have alarm controls that you can activate manually. This is important as some rooms may lack

What Is the Height of a Toilet Paper Roll in Bathrooms?

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Not many of us pay attention to the height of the toilet paper dispenser until it's time to install one. Moving the dispenser until it suits your personal needs is more than acceptable when it comes to mounting the holder.

How to Install Window Sensors in Your Home

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Other than the door, burglars most commonly gain entry into a home through a window. So any home security system should include some kind of protection for the windows. One common component is the window switch.

Choosing The Right Home Security Service

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Keeping the home protected and safe from intrusion and harm of any kind is often perceived as an incredibly vital priority for owners around the world today. The purchase and maintenance of a house is a critically important and large investment decision to make which often requires a large amount of

Titan Commercial Tools

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Titan Tools was started in a New Jersey garage in 1968. According Titan Tools, the company's founder, John Geberth Jr., "strived to develop new and more efficient ways to make better and more durable parts for the paint spraying industry." Geberth holds several patents from the United...

Cure The Blues - Entrance Gates in Cork Ireland

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I know somebody who cures her depression by fitting in shoes. She tries on hundreds of shoes until she gets tired of it. After that, she completely forgot why she was depressed in the first ...

How to Store Gladioli

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Gladioli are grown from corms, which look similar to bulbs. These produce vibrantly colored flowers, popular for both the outdoor flower bed and for indoor bouquets. Gladiolus corms may not survive freezing temperatures, and must be dug up and stored during winters in most climates. When they are br

How to Dispose of Utility Poles in Texas

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As of 2010, there are few regulations regarding the disposal of utility poles. It is possible to dispose of poles in most landfills and recycling centers. However, according to The Environmental Literacy Council, the regulations for disposing utility poles are starting to change. Before disposing th