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Anything that shines like gold almost always attracts people. Admit it or not, that golden glow is just so irresistible. The same reaction is shown by people to the brass railings. Having that same gold like color makes brass an…
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A Juliet balcony (named after the balcony from which Shakespeare’s Juliet who famously courted Romeo from her balcony) is a type of false balcony fast becoming popular for adding increased light and ventilation to any room. This type of balcony…
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The construction industry is entering a time of rapid change. New and existing codes relating to stair construction safety are now being enforced. Since safety will no longer be compromised, deck builders will have to confront the age old problem…
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“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” – Confucius Strange as it may seem, in some cases, ignorance can be a blessing. Most of the world’s greatest achievements came to be because someone simply did not know…
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The backbone of a computer network uses 3 types of devices to interconnect computers — hubs, switches and routers. Each is important and serves a different role in facilitating communication between networked computers. From the outside these devices may look…
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If you are like me, you really do not spend much time wondering about how your dog thinks or if it thinks at all. You are aware that certain things get your dog’s attention and other things make it behave…
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Most Americans have more stuff than they know what to do with. As a result, they need extra space to store their stuff in. This basic need is the back-bone of the self-storage industry. But just because the demand is…
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Almost all projects or goals of any size or importance require several steps during a period of time to complete. High-value projects and goals almost invariably require careful planning, several steps during a period of some time and perseverance to…
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If you work in stained glass you must have spent some time repairing, or attempting to repair, a copper foiled panel. Here is an easy way to do it. Cut the top and bottom off of a soft drink or…
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There are numerous problems that can arise following the removal of wisdom teeth. A common complication is dry socket, an unpleasant problem that develops in the days after extraction. The cause of dry socket is when either the clot fails…
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Category – Flank Opening Opening Move Sequence – 1 b4 ECO Codes – A00 The Sokolsky Opening is also called Orangutan Opening (see below for origin of that term) or Polish Opening. It is named after Grand Master Alexei Pavlovich…
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I have been using this method of looking at the hole for “Putting” for the past 10 years and for me there is no better way! I first started using this unique putting method after reading a book by Tim…
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Track lights are primarily used as a form of accent lighting or task lighting. They are part of a lighting system that are used to accentuate a painting or feature wall in the house or provide plenty of light for…
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Home lighting has become a crucial aspect of the home decor. It conveys warmth and sets the mood of the home. This article brings out the various types of lighting in the home, and the light fixtures which can be…
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Anything that gets in the way of communicating sets up a barrier. Barriers are found in physical situations, attitudes, and behavior. First let us review physical barriers. These are generally the easiest to deal with. If the distraction to listening…
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