A house on the corner often equates to a larger, more luxurious lot size as well as fewer neighbor issues since you don't share as many property lines as you would in a non-corner home. Yet, there is one risk that is sometimes overlooked—you are more likely to end up with a car in your yard, or even your home, in the event a collision occurs at the intersection. Fortunately, there are landscaping options that can help minimize this risk.
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If you're a new homeowner, or even if you've owned a house all your life, there may be some things you still don't know about or don't understand. The electrical systems around your home may be one of these things. If you aren't familiar with electrical, it isn't something you should ever attempt to mess with on your own. You could end up injuring yourself, or doing damage to your home.
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It can be difficult to find that one apartment that feels right, fits your needs, and also doesn't break the bank. After hours of searching, you become discouraged and exhausted. To help make your apartment search more efficient and as stress-free as possible, here are a few tips that will help you find an affordable apartment.
Tip #1: Consider Getting a Roommate
The more people that live in an apartment, the better you are going to be able to afford it.
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If you have a furnace that burns kerosene or heating oil, it may stop working right when you want it to when it's cold outside. When it doesn't work, there are things that you can do to get your furnace running again.
Check the Emergency Cutoff Switch
Furnaces have an emergency cutoff switch. The switch may look like a light switch or it may be a button. If there is a problem with the furnace, it will often trigger this cutoff switch.
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The population of the common house mouse is currently more than that of any other mammal in the entire United States. The sheer numbers of this animal and the fact that each female can produce up to 10 litters of offspring each year are just a few of the reasons that nearly every household will experience a problem with mice at one or more points in their lives.
Winter often brings more mouse activity
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