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Unfreezing your plumbing pipes
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Dressing up for the winter and avoiding the cold
In order to maintain some warmth and avoid colds when you are out in freezing February, a few precautions can …
Homemade remedy for the common cold
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Be Prepared for a Brownout
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Be Prepared for a Blackout
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Make Your Own Mud Room Mat
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Patching Drywall
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Get Clearer Skin With Homemade Ingredients
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Make Your Own Foxhole Radio
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Tips for Scratched DVD’s and CD’s
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How to Repair Leaking Pipes
If the pipe freezes and cracks for several inches or more, a new section will be needed. This usually requires …
General Plumbing Maintenance
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Proper Pipe Insulation
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Outdoor Main Drains
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