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Jeff

I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems and over 10 years of experience working in IT. As a homeowner, I love working on projects around the house, and as a father, I love investigating various ways to keep my family safe (whether or not this involves tech). I've also played guitar for almost 20 years and love writing music, although it's hard to find the time these days.

Chances are that when you go outside at night during the warmer months of the year, you will hear the distinctive chirping of crickets. The sound that crickets make is one that most people know of, even if they don’t regularly see crickets. This becomes a problem when you begin hearing the iconic cricket chirping …

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Your garage often becomes home to a number of different stray animals and insects if you are not careful. Most people do not frequent the garage very often, so it doesn’t take long for animals to seek refuge there. Most animals generally look for places that are abandoned, where they won’t be disturbed as much. …

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Finding any type of animal nest in your garage isn’t ideal, but it’s especially harrowing when it’s a mouse nest. Mice don’t just carry potentially dangerous diseases, but they can also chew through your belongings if you don’t take care of them in time. If you’ve noticed mice droppings in or around your home and …

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Mineral water is derived from mineral springs. These springs produce water that has added minerals. Today, it is common for this water to be bottled and sold for mass consumption. Water that is enriched with minerals is said to produce many health benefits, such as lowered blood pressure, increased bone strength, and regulated blood circulation. …

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For some, the strange bitter flavor of carbonated water can be off putting. When carbonated water is combined with other flavors and drinks, the bitter taste is not noticeable. But when you drink carbonated water itself, it can be hard to ignore. Bubbles One theory as to why carbonated water tastes bitter is that it’s …

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Many people know that there are many different kinds of milk alternatives out there. Most of these alternatives are used by people who cannot or will not consume dairy milk, though there are times when recipes may call for a particular kind of milk. A good example of this is the fact that most Thai …

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Just about everyone is aware of how common it is to freeze water for the next day. After all, freezing water is a lot better for the environment when you consider that the alternative is to simply keep purchasing chilled drinks. With that being said, not everyone is aware that not all types of water …

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