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Caring for and Feeding a Russian Tortoise

First off, I want to explain a few differences between a turtle and a tortoise... Turtles spend most of their time in water, whereas tortoises spend most of their time on land. Turtles are more likely to...

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Hologram Fireplaces, An Easy Ambiance

At one time our circa 1910 house had, we estimate, 5-6 fireplaces. By the time we saw it in 2002 there was one. Hologram fireplaces, the modern version of the electric fireplace, to the rescue! They provide heatand ambiance for a fraction of the price of installing gas fireplaces.

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Tips for a Female Dog in Heat

 Personality-wise there is really nothing different from a female dog and a male dog. You've got your dominant and aggressive female dogs just like you do males, and vice versa you've got your submissive and...

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Spaying Your Female Dog

I love all dogs- male and female alike- but that doesn't mean that I want puppies. Now, generally when you adopt a dog from a shelter, the dog is already spayed or will be shortly after adoption. But you may...

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Woodburning Stove Safety Tips

You can't beat the look of a lovely woodburning stove, they can really turn a house into a home and you can spend many a pleasant evening relaxing in the warm glow of a woodburning stove, but how do you make sure it's safe...

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Relieve Arthritis Pain- Heat Treatment Options

Most people with arthritis will use some type of heat treatment at home on a regular basis to relieve arthritis pain. It can be as common and simple as a daily hot shower or bath, or a heating pad. There are other inexpensive options for home use as well.

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Basement Flooring Ideas - The Choice Is Yours

These days there's an absolute plethora of basement flooring ideas that one could choose from. Some better than others and definitely some that should not be done. Follow along as we walk step by step over each basement flooring option and see which one might fit your needs.

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Low Cost Ways to Stay Warm in Winter

Like so many old fashioned skills, people have forgotten how to keep warm in the winter time. There are many strategies for beating the chill of winter. And most of them cost very little.

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Understand Window Energy Ratings: U-Value, Lo-E, & SHGC

Learning how to understand the energy rating given your windows can truly make you a well informed "green" consumer. Learn what the numbers mean and save energy and money.

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What Do I Need to Go Camping?

The novice camper may think: Ah, the great outdoors! Sun, fresh air, pristine lakes, cloudless nights peppered with an endless array of stars, occasional wildlife sightings, home-cooked campfire meals,...

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