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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.

For tea enthusiasts, tea bags make for a great way to infuse the flavor of tea into your drink without having to go through the hassle of brewing a pot of tea. Even better, tea bags come in a variety of flavors so that you can mix things up from cup to cup. But have …

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Flies are pesky winged insects that can cause a lot of problems in your life. Flies are generally attracted to sweet items, or leftover food items, and can cause a lot of problems. To put it simply, flies are attracted to decaying organic filth, and there could be any number of reasons why flies might …

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Chipmunks are cute, furry little animals that are generally found in forests or other wooded areas. From time to time, they will make their way to residential areas. When they do this, they will take up shelter in gardens, around stone walls, and even under walkways and patios. Having chipmunks around is generally not the …

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Storing things in the garage is common. After all, it is a big open space with lots of room on the perimeter. But the garage also tends to be a welcoming environment for many different varieties of pests. We’ve all heard the stories of people with mice or rats in their garage. But just because …

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Sometimes, it’s the little things in life that can prove to be the biggest annoyances. Sure, given everything going on in the world right now, mats sliding around on carpeting isn’t likely to be at the top of the list of things that may annoy you – but it’s at least something within your power …

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If you’ve ever seen Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, you know how ominous a flock perched right outside your home or mailbox can be. For as terrifying as they may be when they’re terrorizing Tippi Hedren, there’s something even more eerily ominous about Hitchcock’s flying fiends when they’re perched and at rest, ready to strike. That …

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The furniture in your house is going to go through a considerable amount of wear and tear, so it’s imperative for you to make sure that you keep it in pristine condition. Unfortunately, most people don’t know what to do as the furniture starts to degrade with time. Here’s a common scenario you might have …

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People think of carrots as a sturdy, crunchy veggie, but many people are surprised by how prone they are to cracking. After all, none of Bugs Bunny’s carrots seemed to be cracked or split! So you may be wondering: Why do carrots split? Are they still edible after they split? Is there a way to …

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Bird droppings are always difficult to clean, whether it’s a surface or a stone patio. However, almost every homeowner has to deal with bird droppings now and then. Birds usually like to sit atop high surfaces and look down, and as a result of that, their droppings will usually be found all over the ground, …

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