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I'm just a guy that has been around long enough to gain a little life experience about a lot of things.

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Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Best plants to grow in a garden: 7 of 19
My favorites are all the ones I like to eat! I'm primarily a vegetable gardener but I do add in a few flower varieties to enhance my garden visually and as companion plantings. For instance, you can improve the performance of tomato plants by planting marigolds and nasturtiums with them. This helps keep whiteflys, aphids and... More..
Home & Garden > Lawn Growing a lawn: Seed or sod, which is better?: 1 of 1
For most people the only time they would have to make this decision is if they buy a newly built house that doesn't include the lawn and landscaping. For those of you in this situation, you have two ways to go, seed or sod. There are several differences to consider and while there are advantages and disadvantages to both and... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Quick cleaning tips for busy moms: 22 of 33
I'm not a mom but I have a few tips that make housecleaning easier for me. I found that when I try and clean the whole house all at once, it seems a daunting task of "drudgery" that I dread. If I break it down into smaller jobs, it is much easier to contend with. For instance, one day I will do all the dusting of the furnitu... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Commentary on long-distance moving: 49 of 69
As someone who has made a long distance move, I can say, it's not all that bad. It can be what most would consider a major undertaking but with a little planning, you can get it done with a minimum of hassles. Leaving family and friends was a hard thing to do but for various reasons we decided to leave the cold, cold climes ... More..
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Best brands of chain saws: 3 of 4
I've got to say that Stihl is the best I have used for a gas powered saw. I've heard and read that Husqvarna is very good also but I can't speak from personal experience. I've used some of the cheaper saws like McCulloch and Homelite and they don't really compare. They are ok for light occasional use but won't stand up to re... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Tips for selling your house for a better price: 15 of 15
How do you sell your home quickly and for the highest price? You make your home more appealing to the buyer. Here are some tips to help you do just that. Lets start on the outside of the house. Walk out front by the street or where the buyers will get their first look at your house and take a look at what could be done to im... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Choosing between a wood-burning or prefabricated fireplace: 6 of 6
I guess first you would have to decide what you really wanted it for. If you want it simply to enjoy the fire itself, then the traditional open fireplace would be the way to go. If the primary purpose is heat then an open fireplace is not the thing to have. An open fireplace is not very efficient for heat but you can't beat ... More..