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Picking Up the Pieces After a Flood

Dealing with serious flood damage at home is not the end of the world. And most importantly, it does not have to cost you an arm and a leg to get your home back into living condition again. In fact, you may find (like I did) that recovering from a flood gives you an opportunity to improve the look and feel of your home overall, and even to implement design options that increase the value of your property. I spent about a year fixing up my place after a pipe exploded while I was on vacation, and literally ruined everything inside from the flooring and walls, to my photos and important paperwork. So, I figured I could help others "pick up the pieces" and create a bigger ad better lifestyle at home by turning a flood situation into an opportunity, instead of dealing with it like a crisis.

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    Tips For Hanging Decorative Paper Lanterns
    If you've decided to use paper lanterns for a decorative lighting effect, you'll want to give careful consideration to the method that you use to hang them. Not only is the method you use going to dictate their lighting effect, it's also going to be a significant safety concern. You'll want to make sure that they are secure and upright no matter where you hang them. Here are a few ideas to help you hang your paper lanterns for any occasion.

    Three Reasons Why You Shouldn't Ignore Dead Tree Limbs
    When tree leaves suddenly discolor, curl or fall off of a tree limb outside of the normal autumn leaf drop, it always warrants attention, especially if it's a large or overhanging limb. Some dead-looking branches can easily be explained by severe weather, a lightning strike, or even improper pruning techniques. But leaves, branches or limbs that appear to be dead can also indicate that something more serious is going on inside the tree.

    Preparing Your Property For Tree Trimmers
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    3 Tips When Fighting Rodent Infestations
    Nobody likes seeing a skittering rodent in their home. Indeed, rodents are pests and absolute menaces when it comes to both health and the integrity of your home. Rodents will chew through walls, cables, and do all manner of unwanted activities. However, there are some helpful things you can do to prevent rodents from moving into your home before calling an exterminator.  Don't Make Your Home A Target Rodents are often attracted to homes that are perceived as places where they can score a meal.

    Garden Plans: Ideas For Trouble Areas
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    3 Ways to Take Care of Your Window Blinds
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    Three Window Treatments That Can Help Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
    If you want your home to be more energy efficient, many improvements can be done to windows and doors. Some of the improvements include replacing the windows entirely. This may not always be possible, or you may have already had your windows replaced. Window treatments can be another great way to add energy efficiency to your home: 1. Using Curtains And Wind Shades To Give Windows Insulation If you want to have more energy efficiency with the windows and doors in your home, simply adding curtains can be a great help.

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