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  • Installing Trim On Your Stucco Home


    In some parts of the country, stucco homes are common. Stucco can make a really nice exterior product for your home, but without the right trim to break up the panels, you will end up with large flat walls that looks like they need something more. Traditional Stucco Trim Traditional stucco trim is applied to the home much the same way as the stucco is on the walls. The process is long can take several weeks to dry, and has to be done correctly for it to look good.
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  • Cleaner Air, Fewer Dust Cloths: Spring For The HEPA Model


    Good vacuums take in a lot of dust, and they can release a lot of dust, too, especially if you don't have the right filters and don't keep them clean. When vacuums take in dirt, they also take in air, and that air has to go somewhere other than the bag or lint canister. That means you get a stream of air flowing out of the vacuum, and a HEPA filter is your best choice for keeping that stream of air as clean as can be.
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  • Stainless Steel Valve Maintenance And Care Tips


    There are many industrial uses for stainless steel valves for sale. Unfortunately, some business leaders neglect the type of care and maintenance that these valves require. Without regular maintenance, the lifespan of the valves can be shortened, and the risk of a valve failure will increase. Regularly Clean The Valves Cleaning the valves may not seem like it would provide many benefits. However, this can remove much of the dirt and grime that may accumulate on the valve.
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  • 4 Aviation Repair Problems To Keep An Eye On


    Fixing an aircraft can be a lot of fun, and it offers you an added sense of ownership being hands-on with the process. The aviation repair process, however, carries with it potential pitfalls that can have serious consequences, so it's important to watch out for common problems that can pop up. Here are four that are worth keeping an eye on. Use a Process Having a process in place can go a long way toward ensuring that issues are properly checked and rechecked.
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  • Plastic Die Cutting Service: What You Can Get for Your Money


    Die cutting machines are invaluable. They help cut numerous types of materials into usable forms. Teachers have been using tabletop die cutters for decades to produce items for their classrooms. Metal die cutters help form specific components of manufactured machines. You can even die cut plastic. If there are some specific things you would like cut from plastic, here is what you can get from a plastic die cutting service.
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  • 3 Tips To Keep In Mind Before Attempting Your First Plastic Welding Job


    When it comes to welding, metal is the material that usually comes to mind. But there are some cases where it might be necessary to know how to do some plastic welding. If you've never done this before, it might be best to reach out to a local company for plastic welding to take advantage of their services. But if you want to see if you can tackle the problem yourself, you're going to need to be prepared for the job.
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  • Are Your Hydraulic Seals Dripping Fluid? 4 Things You Should Never Do


    Hydraulic leaks are more than a nuisance. They are huge problems that can cost you a lot of money in lost productivity and repairs. Naturally, your first instinct after finding a leak is to look for a solution that minimizes down time. However, you have to look for the right and safe solution. If you try to take a shortcut, someone could get hurt and you may have to stop production longer than you originally would have.
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  • Should You Rent Or Buy Your Next Pressure Washer?


    If you've found yourself looking at your vehicles, siding, or deck with a critical eye recently, you may be wondering whether it's time to purchase a pressure washer of your own. However, with the relatively cheap rental rates offered by many lawn and garden supply stores, renting a pressure washer can be an enticing prospect when faced with a three- or four-digit purchase price for a new model. What factors should you take into account when deciding whether rental or purchase is the better financial decision for your household?
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  • Maintaining Healthy Food Throughout The Year


    If you are trying to eat healthy and you want to take a more organic approach to your diet but healthy foods seem too expensive, there is something you can do to save money. Instead of buying what you need for your diet and eating habits each week, consider getting the foods you need when they are most affordable. By watching for sales and picking some of the foods on your own, you can cut back your spending a great deal.
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  • 3 Tips For Renting A Dumpster That Won't Cause Excessive Damage To Your Lawn


    If you are thinking about renting a dumpster for a post-tenant clean-out, spring cleaning, a home renovation or any other reason, you are probably looking forward to being able to get rid of unwanted items with ease. However, one thing that you might be concerned about is damage to your property because of it. As you might already know, a heavy dumpster -- and the big, heavy truck that will be used to transport the dumpster to and from your property -- could cause damage.
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