Trees should be part of your home's landscaping.They provide shade that helps cool the house. They offer a focal element in even the smallest yard. They can add a splash of color or blend into the background.

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Slips, trips and falls can happen to anyone at any age, causing injuries that include broken bones and concussions. With a few preventative steps, however, you can lessen the chances that you and your family members suffer these types of accidents.

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If you've told your children once, you've told them a thousand times: Take your shoes off when you come in the house. But there it is, a nasty, black scuff mark on the vinyl floor in your mud room because somebody forgot the house rule.

Rather than lose your cool, grab a tennis ball from the garage and use it as an eraser to remove the scuff mark from the vinyl. In moments, the mark will disappear – game and set.

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At this time of year, she is media ubiquitous – appearing on TV shows and radio programs, in newspapers and magazines and on social media posts across the country.

To anyone who could benefit from spring cleaning tips from someone who has been in the professional cleaning business for nearly 40 years, she is a go-to resource even for home gurus like Bob Vila. You might even call Debra Johnson the merriest of maids, because as the curriculum manager of Merry Maids – the largest home cleaning franchise network in the United States – she is known to scatter dust with a smile.

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One of the most common questions Las Vegas roofing companies receive from clients wanting to reroof their homes is whether shingles or tiles are a better choice. The truth is both of these materials make an excellent roofing choice; it all depends on what you are looking for in a roof. This comparison will help you make an informed decision about whether shingles or tiles are the better choice for your home’s roof.

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