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2015

Turn Your Apartment Patio Into A Private Garden Oasis

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Living in an apartment has a lot of beneficial qualities to take advantage of, such as having management and repairs taken care of for you and dealing with less maintenance than homeowners are typically faced with. But when it comes to enjoying time outdoors while maintaining your privacy, apartment living can be a bit troublesome. Luckily you can create your own private garden oasis on your apartment patio, porch, or balcony, effectively extending your apartment’s overall personal space to enjoy.…

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4 Relatively Harmless Spiders You Might Find In Your Home

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When it comes to your home, there are many pesky pests that you might find in and around your place of residence. Lucky for you, the vast majority of spiders you find in your home are not only harmless but they serve to control the population of other pests that you will find crawling around spaces like your kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Throughout the course of this brief article, you will learn about 4 of these relatively harmless spiders that you just might find in your home.…

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3 Simple, Natural, And Homemade Solutions To Clean And Condition Your Leather Office Chair

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Whether you work in a traditional office environment or a remote space in your home, your office plays a critical role in your career. Equipping this space with the latest technology may take priority for effective and efficient communication, but the focal point of your office should be the executive chair. Necessary for a productive, comfortable, and stylish day of productivity, the office chair is a critical piece of office furniture.…

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2 Reasons Every Storage Facility Owner Should Invest in Self-Service Kiosks

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If you are like most storage facility owners, you might be concerned about improving occupancy, reducing labor expenses, and avoiding the hassles associated with damage and theft. To protect your bottom line, you might be ready to send your office manager home early, so that you can monitor security cameras and rent units to customers after hours. However, there might be an easier way. Computerized self-service kiosks operate 24 hours a day, giving customers an easy way to get the help they need.…

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Don't Get Injured When Pressure Washing Your Home's Second Story

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Pressure washing is an efficient way to prepare a home’s siding for painting, and it’s a project that many homeowners are willing to do themselves. Reaching a home’s second, or even third, story with a pressure washer, however, can be challenging. If you want to pressure wash your home’s siding, here’s how you can safely clean its second story without injuring yourself. Set Up Your Ladder Properly In order to reach your home’s second story, you’ll need to climb a ladder.…

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Commercial Truck Drivers: 5 Ways To Improve Your Résumé

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If you’re looking for work as a commercial truck driver, you need a résumé that shows a potential employer that you’re the best person for the job. Recruitment agencies and hiring managers look for certain skills and qualities in candidates for truck driving jobs, so you need to make sure your résumé has all the right information. Increase your chances for every job application with the five following résumé tips for truck drivers.…

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2 Tips For Getting More Into Your Moving Truck

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After getting your house ready to sell, you might find your moving budget a little cramped. In an effort to save some cash, you might rent the smallest moving truck possible. Unfortunately, getting your belongings into the back of that van might be difficult unless you know what you are doing. Here are two tips for packing more into your moving truck, so that you can save money and protect your belongings:…

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4 Things You Need To Know About Burst Pipes

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Burst pipes are a common and destructive plumbing emergency. Every year, about 250,000 American homeowners experience a burst pipe in their home. The damage from all of those burst pipes is estimated to be as much as $500 million. Burst pipes can happen to anyone, and if you’re not careful, your home could be next. Here’s what you need to know about this common plumbing emergency.  Why do pipes burst?…

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Protect Your Home From Burglaries: 3 Home Security Features To Have

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How long does it take for a burglar to rob your home? Most burglars can break into your home within 60 seconds and rob you of your prized possessions within 10 minutes — that’s probably less time than how long it takes to read this entire article. Investing in a quality home security system is key in deterring criminal activity. Home security systems offer various features. Here are 3 things that you want to look for when installing a home security system.…

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PCI DSS Compliance For Home Workers: The Challenges Managers Face

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Improvements in technology mean that contact center managers can now outsource key tasks, including payment processing, to people who want to work from home. Home working can cut costs and improve productivity, but this type of virtual working also introduces new data security risks, particularly when accepting payments with a credit card. In the United States, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) applies to all your employees, including home workers.…

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