Here’s a must read for you dog and cat owners out there. ‘Cause no matter how cute and cuddly your pets may be, there are times when their animal instincts just come out. It might be just because they got scared or felt threatened but the fact is they bite. Getting bit is no small [...]

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Over the years, consumer electronics manufacturers have made advances in providing the best theater experience for homebodies. Enter the home theater system (HTS). Widescreen display. Loud booming high-definition surround speakers. High-definition video. Mmm… Delectable.
If you’ve been saving up and finally have the cash to invest in your own HTS. Here’s a quick guide to what [...]

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I once rummaged through my old guitar accessories and found my old Washburn leather guitar strap. It was still in a good enough condition to keep for future use but I noticed that it was cracking in some places. I needed to remedy those quick or at least prevent the whole thing from cracking up.
I’ve [...]

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With the overlapping functions of devices today, I don’t find myself wondering why I use my mobile phone as my alarm clock. Sure, my brain may get fried sleeping beside radio waves but what I like about using my phone is that I can customize the alarm sound.
Why? Because if I have a choice of [...]

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At least once a year, most households on North America are faced with the unenviable taks of dealing with raking leaves. Lifehacker has a lively discussion about the best ways to rake leaves. Here are my favourite tips and take-outs from the article:
Tip #1 – Rake in straight lines: That serves as [...]

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Ah, the Christmas season is upon us.  It’s a time to be picking out the perfect gifts for the occasion, getting beautiful cards to send to our friends, and get into the mood of giving and sharing.
What better way to get your household into the Christmas mood, than to pick out a nice tree?
Get the [...]

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I’m not a greenthumb.
I’ve been struggling with keeping plants for as long as I can remember. Now if this sounds familiar to you, and you don’t have time to look after your plants, here are some that will apparently last TWO whole weeks between waterings.
Dracaena deremensis ‘Warneckii’. Native to tropical Africa, this palmlike plant [...]

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As energy bills continue to rise, where can we turn to save some money? Here are 20 tips from Consumer Reports that should help you.

Wash clothes in cold water
Hang your clothes up
Don’t overdry your laundry
Let the dishwasher do the work
Put your PC to sleep
Turn down the heat in the winter, and turn down the [...]

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2 utensils in 1.
That was the idea behind this automatic measuring spice carousel which is designed to dispense its contents exactly a quarter teaspoon at a time. This removes the need for measuring using a spoon, giving a consistent measurement of spices at all times.
Who said cooking was boring?
via tinyliving.com

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Do you get embarrassed every time someone comes to your door because your dog starts barking? Fed up that Fido tries to chew your mother-in-law’s ankle every time she comes around? You need to get control of the stimuli in your dog’s life. What’s more, you might have let it think it’s boss.
Typically, a dog [...]

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In the average home, temperature control accounts form almost 70% of energy use, weather it be from heating or air conditioning. Adding insulation will help reduce the amount of energy needed to keep your home around a preferred temperature.
Most homes through out North America have not been built with the best level of insulation, [...]

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So your parents or significant other are coming to visit and you haven’t cleaned for ages. Here’s what you do with only an hour to spare:

Make sure all your clothes are out of view. Mom/SO won’t spot things shoved in a cupboard, but s/he will notice a pile of laundry waiting to be done or [...]

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Most of us think of sugar as nothing more than a sweetener. You might be surprised to know that there’s quite a number of traditional uses for sugar as well. Often regarded as mere housewives tales, the tips below are actually tried and true tested solutions.

Keeping cut flowers fresh – adding a tablespoon [...]

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One of the hardest things about grooming your dog is cutting his nails. You know how it is, you get the clippers out and he runs a mile.
The best thing to do is get your dog used to having his nails clipped when he’s a pup. That way you won’t have problems when he’s [...]

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Going for a long holiday, and want to make sure your house is safe from burglars? Here are a few tips to ensure your residence is secure and you can have total piece of mind.
Use Wall Socket Timers
A popular use of this inexpensive device is to plug it into a lamp so it [...]

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