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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.

Spiders get a bad rap across the globe, especially the ones that you find in the house. There is hardly anything more terrifying than opening a cabinet and looking at a spider staring back at you. Spiders come in all shapes and sizes and many people often let their imaginations run off when it comes …

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It’s never usually a good idea to put food down the kitchen sink. It can clog the drain pipes and cause some definite headaches, such as getting out a plumber to fix it. But if you happen to have a garbage disposal unit installed under your kitchen sink, then you can safely dispose of food …

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The garbage disposal unit is one of the most underappreciated inventions of the previous century. It is installed under the kitchen sink, and is widely used across the globe for getting rid of food particles. When there are tiny food particles left on the plate, it can be a little bit difficult to get rid …

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You may be moving into a new place or thinking about redoing your current one. When the furniture is in place, window treatments are next up. Many people prefer curtains to frame their windows but they don’t want to invest the time or money into putting up a rod to hang them from. Hanging curtains …

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Trees are one of the most important resources on the planet. They are huge producers of oxygen, which allows all animals to live. Deforestation is happening all around the world, and the planet needs as many trees as possible to ensure that the environment isn’t overrun by carbon emissions. People are aware of how important …

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A dehumidifier is different from an air conditioner, but people often confuse the two. They are very useful for making your home more comfortable to live in, and they can help to cool a room. However, their primary function is not cooling. To understand the conditions under which a dehumidifier will help to cool a …

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Slamming a door can be an incredible way to make a statement. Think of all the times you’ve seen someone slam the door in a play, film, or TV show, and what a dramatic scene-stealing statement it makes. There’s just something about “the sound and fury” that comes with slamming a door that, far from …

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It’s happened to most of us: we’re cooking some food and we get distracted, only to find that there is a lingering smell of burned food in the air minutes later. The problem is that the smoke will not only set off the fire alarms, but it can get into the carpets, curtains, furniture, and …

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