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  • How To – Should I use Beer To Kill Slugs?

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    Everyone has probably heard this tale about using a bowl of beer in your garden to attract pests like slugs.  What is the real truth about this and should you give it a try? Its probably not a great idea to use this method if you really value your plants. The truth is you are…

  • How To – Review Self Cleaning Ovens

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    The most important aspect of any kitchen tool is it’s ability to let us get our work done faster. If you are making a salad for yourself then chopping everything up and using a hand grater for your carrots is a lot faster then pulling out the food processor and cleaning it afterwards. On the…

  • How To – Corn and Pellet Stoves

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    Wood Burning for Heating is the Number One Alternative Energy Resource in the USA. It far outweighs any other fuel source with over 60% of the market. Solar, wind, geothermal are all less then 5% of the alternative energy market so when you look at fireplaces and wood burning you should remember they are green…

  • How To – Silver Polishes

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    Owning Silver items means you need to care for them often to restore and maintain their natural finish. Oxidation can cause tarnish and foods such as coffee can cause stains so what is the best way to care for your silverware and other household items? Here we will cover a few different products that can…

  • How To – Outdoor Holiday Lighting

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    As the Holiday season approaches quickly most of us will want to decorate our homes with outdoor lighting. This HowTo will cover some of your options and some safety tips that will keep your holiday happy. First and most important is that you always look for an outdoor UL rating on any outside light that…