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Posted on: 3 October 2016

With winter coming, it's important to make sure that your garden pond is properly prepared. Here are some tips to help you keep your pond healthy during the winter months. 1. Keep it clear. As the leaves fall, be sure to clear them out before the water freezes. Leaves release tannic acid as they decompose, which will drastically affect the pH of the pool. Also, decomposing plant matter in the water increases the levels of methane gas as winter progresses. [Read More]

Posted on: 3 October 2016

If you've recently launched your own business, you may still be adjusting to the myriad demands on your time and attention as a business owner -- from making the marketing decisions that will provide the most bang for your advertising buck to handling disputes between employees or complaints from dissatisfied customers. Enlisting contractors to repair or make improvements to your building can also seem like a much more complicated process than when you were a civilian. [Read More]

Posted on: 3 October 2016

Picture this scenario. Spring has arrived, and you've settled down for a long nap in front of the air conditioner. You turn it on, and suddenly you hear a horrendous skittering inside the vents. Is your HVAC system about to die? Have aliens moved in? Either diagnoses are technically possible—or at least they cannot be scientifically ruled out in advance—but the more likely cause is that you have something much less exciting living in your HVAC system. [Read More]

Posted on: 28 September 2016

Independence Day in the United States is a time when families and friends get together to enjoy picnics, outdoor activities, and fireworks. If you don't want to fight any crowds to watch a professional firework display, you can put on your own fireworks display at home. Here are two steps to help you do this and celebrate your country's independence safely. Step 1: Know Your State and Area Laws If you are new to the area or have never purchased fireworks, it is a good idea to check the laws in your area to find out what types of fireworks, if any, are allowed. [Read More]