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The Simple Solution to Getting Rid of Radon

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Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, odorless gas that can represent a serious health hazard. It can be present just about anywhere in the U.S. In fact, I discovered I had a potentially dangerous amount of it right in my own home. How did I detect it? What did I do to get rid of it? That’s the focus of this video article.

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The Best Way to Make Sure Overseeding Works

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I'm looking forward to spending a lot of time outside in the coming weeks. As usual, I expect to be blown away with spring and early summer; every day something new is popping out or getting greener. Thanks to a good feeding last fall, my lawn is coming back with considerable enthusiasm, for the most part, that is. There are a few bare spots that interrupt the otherwise lush carpet of green. Here’s my method for dealing with those bald and barren areas using a method that’s usually referred to as over-seeding.

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Remove a Screw with a Missing or Broken Off Head

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I’ve suggested a couple of methods for removing a screw with a damaged or stripped out head, but what if the screw head is missing altogether? Most often, this happens when the screw is over tightened and the head snaps off. This is especially troublesome when the screw is holding a door hinge or other piece of hardware and a replacement needs to go in precisely the same position as the damaged fastener. Here’s a technique, and a tool, to solve the problem.

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