Category: Easy how-tos
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How exterior shade cloth can keep your house cooler in summer (without making it dark)
If you have large bifold doors or floor-to-ceiling windows, you’ll know just how quickly they can turn your home into a greenhouse on a sunny day. While all that natural light is wonderful, it also allows huge amounts of solar heat to enter your home. Before long, the room becomes uncomfortable, even if you’ve closed…
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10 Natural ways to keep flies and insects away from your home
When insects find their way into our homes and gardens, they can quickly become a nuisance. Flies buzzing around the kitchen, mosquitoes interrupting evenings outdoors, and ants appearing where they’re least wanted can be frustrating. However, before we declare war on all insects, it’s worth remembering that many of them play a vital role in…