I realize this may not seem all that impressive, especially since many of you have been buried in snow and experiencing a lot of ice. However, here in the Atlanta area, this is a rarity. We normally do not have to worry about water pipes busting due to frigid temperatures or frozen water l
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01/27/2014
The Yonder Mountain String Band looks like a traditional bluegrass band, but once it strikes up the first chord, it becomes clear that they are more than meets the eye. According to their official website at www.yondermountain.com they make their own rules by infusing rock, bluegrass and j
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01/24/2014
With this polar vortex swirling around most of us, it stands to reason that furry creatures will also seek shelter from the storm. In this crawlspace, I found a rat nestled into the insulation. For further warmth he rested himself upon the heating vent to fight off the winter chill. Just want
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01/22/2014
I just read today that home owners in certain parts of the U.S. spent an estimated $1,400 each on renovations and remodels in 2013. The report, issued by the National Association of Home Builders, went on to state that those homes, on average, were built in the late 1960’s and 1970’s. However,
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01/21/2014
Are you planning a renovation? One no-no that Learnvest suggests is forbidden is ornamental lighting (Bianchi.2014). “Some people go all out when decorating a dining room, but the next owner may want to turn the dining room into a bedroom, so it’s often a waste," Rockower of Learnvest states.
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01/16/2014
Have you ever wanted to take a cooking class? Maybe you have taken cooking classes before and want to learn something new? Then you don't want to miss the opportunity to cook with personal chef, Alan Peterson at Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oils and Vinegars in Woodstock, GA THIS SATURDAY, Janu
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01/14/2014
Macerate: to soften or break into pieces. A macerating toilet, also called an upflush toilet system, houses a pump in the tank that chops materials before they are pushed on out the system. A macerating pump creates a fine slurry of waste and paper, sending it directly to the septic or sewer
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01/13/2014
Snake’s rely on their skin to protect, conceal, and aid in movement. According to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, “Starting at its head, a snake peels out of its old skin. The new skin accommodates the snake's growing body”(n.d.). Now, I don’t know about you, but seeing this snake s
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01/10/2014
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. It is second only to cigarette smoking as a leading cause of lung cancer. Smokers are placed at a higher risk for developing lung cancer when living in a home with elevated radon levels. Radon most prominently enters the body through inhalation and
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01/03/2014
