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Decorating a cement wall can be difficult if you don't have the right tools. Fortunately, there are some good options that are inexpensive and easy to implement. Opt for adhesive/adhesive hooks for light items, up to 3.5 kg, hardwall hangers for objects weighing up to 11 kg, and masonry (stone) anchors for the heaviest decorations over 11 kg.

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Being confined in a very hot room is certainly not a pleasant experience. Fortunately, there are several ways to cool a room. Even if there is no air conditioner, you can adjust the windows and maximize airflow so that the room becomes cooler.

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Oil stains can look irritating on both fabric and concrete. Not only that, these stains can be difficult to remove, especially if they've been around for too long. Chemical cleaners are the best way to get rid of oil stains, but they are not always safe for the user and the environment.

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Wooden stairs will look beautiful if you add a new coat of polish. When refinishing an old ladder, you should take the time to repair, peel, and sand the ladder before polishing it. On new stairs, you can immediately apply wood conditioner, polish, and varnish.

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Oil stains can be removed from the carpet using one of the methods below. However, before that, place a cloth or kitchen tissue on the oil spill and then press it gently. Do not rub the oil stains because it will further seep into the carpet fibers.

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Water heaters are important home furnishings and serve to provide hot water for the home. When the bottom of the water heater has leaked, it is time to replace the water heater. A leak indicates that the tank is rusted and worn. Most water heaters last at least 10 years, and some are still good for up to 20 years.

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Whether it's homemade or purchased food, people tend to waste and waste a lot of food. Disposing of food responsibly is important because when food rots, methane gas, a greenhouse gas that is harmful to the environment, is released. Try recycling and composting organic materials in leftovers, donating food that is still fit for consumption, and putting other food waste in the trash.

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Most spiders prefer to live outdoors, but you will often find some spiders indoors looking for food or shelter. Actually this pest is very easy to get rid of by keeping these animals outside the house. However, if these pests are already in your home, there are a number of ways, both proven and unproven, that you can use to scare or kill the animal.

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Gas leaks are dangerous and life-threatening if left alone at home. There are many ways to determine leaks, or you can use a gas detector to easily check every floor of your house. Once you find the source of the leak, test the area using soapy water.

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The stain will keep the deck safe, well looked after, and attractive. You should always apply new polish to the deck every year, or when the deck starts to show signs of wear and tear. Before applying the polish, clean and prepare the wooden deck surface.

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Change is good, especially when it comes to your safety. Including changing the door lock. This is a simple task, and takes only a few minutes, but requires your peace of mind. This article will show you how to change the door lock. Step Part 1 of 4:

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While most water leaks are caused by faulty pipes, this problem can also be caused by rainwater seeping into walls or from cracked and leaking foundations. Long-term leaks can cause structural damage to the walls, and cause serious mold problems.

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A bag with mold can make you sad, but that doesn't mean you have to throw it away. You can use dish soap to remove mold on leather bags, baking soda to remove mildew on canvas and synthetic fabrics, or use vinegar which is safe for all types of materials.

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Once a cockroach enters and settles in your home, it can be very difficult to get rid of it. Cockroaches can chew your food, damage the layers of wallpaper, books and electronics, and even some types of cockroaches can spread germs to humans.

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Hard water contains minerals, usually calcium and magnesium ions, which can reduce the effectiveness of soap and cause scale on dishes and water pipes. There are several tests that can be used to test water hardness, from simple tests that you can try right away, to tests with more accurate equipment.

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No matter where you live, mold and mildew often cause problems. Sometimes you can see it but sometimes you can't. Sometimes it is black but can be white. While you can buy products to combat mold, there are common household products that you may have in your home that can be used to treat this problem, and may even be more effective.

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Carpets in homes or vehicles are often stained and discolored long before they wear out. Even with the use of a vacuum cleaner and regular cleaning, carpets can look prematurely old. If the rug is wool or nylon, painting the rug can be an effective way to make it look new again, extend its life, or change it to match your new home decor.

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Towels that are forgotten to dry after washing will smell musty, making them uncomfortable to use. Luckily, you can get rid of this bad smell with some smart washing. Step Method 1 of 3: Washing Towels with Vinegar Step 1. Wash the towels Put a musty-smelling towel in the washing machine, and select the hottest water temperature.

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Because it has a smooth, slippery surface and is zinc/zinc coated, galvanized steel can be difficult to paint. Before starting, the steel surface needs to be prepared so that the paint can adhere. Start by cleaning all the steel using a chemical degreaser.

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Nobody likes mosquitoes, but not everyone likes to use store-bought products, which often contain harmful chemicals. Luckily, there are many types of plants you can add to your yard and garden to naturally repel mosquitoes. Keep reading this article to learn about the various ways in which plants can be used to repel mosquitoes from your home environment.

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Saving energy at home will ease the burden on you and your family's expenses, as well as being environmentally friendly. However, saving energy at home is not just about reducing electricity consumption because all activities at home that require water and fossil fuels use energy.

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Generally, on the water pipe that goes to your house there is a "dimeter" tool for calculating water usage bills. Leaks that occur in your pipes can have an impact on your water bill. However, through a few simple techniques you can do, even the smallest leaks can be found and can save you from a surprise PAM bill.

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Dismantling wall tiles is different and more difficult than dismantling floor tiles because wall tiles are usually installed very close to each other, with thin lines of grout (or nut, ie mortar between tiles). This means that you have to be more careful when disassembling the wall tiles so as not to damage the tiles next to them.

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Cleaning the house seems like a job we can do ourselves. But, before starting to clean the house, we often ask “where to start?” Or “how to clean that room?” In this article, we provide a well-organized process for dealing with this problem, which is easy for anyone to do.

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Orchids are beautiful and delicate flowers that come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. There are more than 22,000 species of orchids. Orchid care can vary according to the type. However, there are some simple guidelines that you can follow regardless of the type of orchid you have to maintain their health and beauty.

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Natural root hormone powders, compounds, or tonics can be made in a variety of ways. These methods can save you money or they can be your preferred approach to farming, depending on your taste in gardening (such as organic gardening). This article will provide various suggestions for making your own root hormone in powder, compound, or tonic form.

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Pears are a delicious and juicy fruit that can be grown in the garden. It takes time and care for a pear tree to grow well, but in the end you will be able to enjoy the fruit you grow yourself. From one small pear, you can have a fruitful pear tree that the whole family will love.

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Goose eggs need warm temperatures and high humidity to hatch. You can use an incubator to incubate the eggs or use a more natural method, depending on available resources. Step Method 1 of 3: Collecting Goose Eggs Step 1. Collect the eggs in the spring In the Northern Hemisphere, most types of geese begin laying eggs in March or April.

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Mango trees are one of the easiest plants to grow from seed as well as care for. The size and taste of the fruit will depend on the type of mango you choose, so be sure to choose the type of mango you like. You can plant a mango tree in a pot to keep it small, or you can plant it directly into the ground for a larger tree.

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Bonsai trees should be pruned regularly to maintain and maintain their shape as desired. There are two types of pruning. The first is maintenance pruning which is useful for "maintaining" the shape of the tree by encouraging the plant to grow more shoots, while preventing the tree from growing too thick.

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If your cactus plant is discolored, dry, parts of the plant or leaves are drooping, there are steps you can take on the plant. First, diagnose the problem and provide prompt treatment. Next, take steps that can keep the cactus alive in the long term by providing the right planting media, lighting, and environmental conditions.

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The hen can eat her own egg starting with a mistake-the hen accidentally breaks an egg and finds it delicious and nutritious so she eats it all the way through. This behavior can spread throughout the herd. If left unchecked, the behavior will be difficult to stop.

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Do you still want to decorate your house with flowers even when the plants are not blooming? You can dry your favorite flowers at home. There are many ways to dry flowers, and part of the fun of the activity is experimenting to find the best drying method for each type of flower.

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Orange trees are beautiful plants if you grow them in your home or backyard. In addition to producing deliciously scented leaves, mature citrus trees also produce fruit. Orange seeds are very easy to sow, but citrus trees grown from seeds take about seven to 15 years to bear fruit.

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Sustenance bamboo, which is also popular as a ribbon plant, or Dracaena sanderiana is not actually a bamboo plant. This ornamental plant belongs to the lily family whose natural habitat is tropical forest areas, living in the shade that is not exposed to direct sunlight.

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Growing aloe vera is easy, but what is difficult is growing it from scratch and keeping it alive. Unlike succulents (plants with thick fleshy stems and leaves to store water) and other cacti, growing aloe vera from leaves is difficult. There is little chance that aloe vera leaves can take root and grow into a healthy plant.

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Moving a plant to a new pot (repotting) is sometimes difficult because things can go awry. Plants can be damaged when you move them wrongly from an old pot or if you don't know how to move the plant properly and the plant dies. Transferring plants to new pots can actually be done easily if you know how to prepare new pots, remove plants from old pots, and prepare plants to be placed in new pots.

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The best time to water the plant is early in the morning, as this will give the plant time to dry before nightfall. Leaving water on the plants overnight can encourage mold growth. Watering at the right time and using the right method will keep your plants healthy.

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Galvanized iron is a hard zinc plated iron that can prevent corrosion and increase its service life as well as its durability. Galvanized iron can be found in sheet metal, gutters, car doors, and car hoods. Even if this iron is resistant to rust, it can still get dirty and should be treated with care.

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There are many reasons why you might need to join wooden blocks, such as when one joist isn't long enough, or if two blocks meet at the top of a post. There are a variety of ways to make joints using proven carpentry methods. This question-and-answer article provides useful information so you can connect wooden blocks in several different ways.