21. Preventing Mold and Mildew in Your Carpets
February 15, 2012
Rugs and carpet have been around a long time. It is thought they originated in Central Asia during what is known as the Bronze Age between 3000BC and 2500BC. They followed the trade routes to Europe and before long the floors of the homes of the nobility were being covered with rugs. Now days you ca...
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22. Understanding Government Grants for Distance Learning Educational Programs
February 15, 2012
If you’re thinking about going back to college through a distance learning program to earn a higher degree but you aren’t sure how to pay for it then you should seriously consider applying for a federal grant. The reason for applying this is simple; grants are essentially free money given out by the...
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23. How to Prevent Mold in Basements and Crawlspaces
February 15, 2012
If you are going to have a mold problem in your home the most likely place you’ll find it is in your basement or crawlspace. The reasons are quite simple; the vast majority of basements and crawl spaces are damp and lack good air circulation. Add in the fact that many of these below ground spaces ar...
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24. Using Cellular Registries To Look Up Cell Phone Numbers
February 04, 2012
You would think that with all of today’s technological advances that looking up cell phone numbers would be easier then it is. It seems that from time immemorial big old phone books have been left on front steps all across the country. It’s almost a yearly tradition; “The new phone book is here” we’...
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25. Financial Aid Options for Doctoral Distance Learning Programs
February 01, 2012
It used to be that non-traditional students were something of a rarity on college campuses. That is no longer the case as more and more adults return to school for some sort of continuing education program or advanced degree. In fact for every ten students four of them are over the age of twenty fiv...
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26. How Does A Septic Tank Work
September 21, 2011
Basically a smaller version of a municipal sewage treatment plant a septic system is made up of two parts; the drain field and the septic tank. These types of waste management systems are common in rural settings and areas that do not have easy access to city services. The key to this type of sewage...
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27. Septic Tank Risers
September 19, 2011
Do you know where your septic tank is? Okay, so you can point to an area on your property and say “yeah, it’s over there” with a hint of un-sureness. The next question is probably more important then the one just asked. Do you know where the lid to your septic tank is? Does that have you scratching ...
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28. Septic Tank Installation
September 19, 2011
Septic tank installation is a pretty straight forward process but homeowner’s need to be aware that there are codes, regulations and zoning ordinances in place to ensure the entire septic system is installed correctly. To make sure that these rules are followed and the system is suitably designed fo...
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29. Septic Tank Problems And How To Avoid Them
September 11, 2011
A properly designed, constructed and maintained septic system should be virtually trouble free. Unfortunately things do go wrong and problems with the septic tank are usually the cause. But since they are buried, out of sight out of mind so to speak, it’s not until a nasty odor starts to hang over t...
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30. Septic Tank Maintenance
September 11, 2011
Living the rural lifestyle has its advantages for those who wish to avoid the hustle and bustle of a more urban environment. It also means that certain services aren’t readily available including access to a municipal sewage system. In these cases a self contained waste management system or septic s...
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