Author Archives: The Home and Garden Guru

Using an Electric Cordless Knife

One of my favorite dishes to make is breaded fish fillets with tartar sauce. It’s really good. The only part I don’t like doing is removing the bones of the fish. It can take forever and if you don’t get … Continue reading

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5 Things You Should NOT Do When Buying a Sprinkler Timer

Everyone wants to have a beautiful, green lawn, but watering it can be a huge hassle. Luckily, the sprinkler timer makes this task completely automated with just a few minutes of simple programming. Sprinkler timers are relatively inexpensive, and can … Continue reading

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Cool and Clean: a 10 x 30 White Canopy Tent Gazebo

When shopping for a 10 x 30 white party tent gazebo canopy with sidewalls for an event, you may wonder why some are advertised as “party” and some “with sidewalls.” This has no connection to including a good time or … Continue reading

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Beware Of Roof Leaks

Water leaks can cost more in the long run if they are not immediately repaired.  Roof leaks, toilet leaks, and water faucet leaks should be repaired as soon as possible and can save a homeowner time and money by not … Continue reading

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The Latest Trends in Bathroom Sinks

A classic white bathroom suite is a still a great look for bathroom makeovers, nothing lasts so long or is so practical and easy to keep looking great. Bathroom basins on the other hand are coming into their own as … Continue reading

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Moon Gardens

Shy of an extensive garden lights system, how can you enjoy a garden if you are always away during daylight hours? If you happen to be one of those diligent individuals who works all day, attends meetings all night, and … Continue reading

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Decorating Your Home With Roman Blinds

Perhaps you have just moved into a new home or apartment and are trying to figure out how to decorate it nicely.  Or, maybe you have not moved, but are trying to re-do your home’s décor and make things look … Continue reading

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Security Lighting with Solar Patio Lights

A primary consideration for every home owner is to protect their property.  If you want to ensure that you have the best levels of security while saving energy, then you can also consider solar patio lights.  These are some of … Continue reading

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A Pottery Bench is Useful for Many Hobbies

A pottery bench is useful for more than just gardening or potting plants. While it is typically an ideal height for this activity, it can also be a great work surface for many other hobbies and creative activities. There are … Continue reading

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The Finer Details of Media Furniture

The purchase of certain kinds of media furniture becomes inevitable as one’s collection of electronic devices becomes more extensive. At some point, the television, the VCR, the CD/DVD player, the gaming console, and everything else will need a common home … Continue reading

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