2014

  • Is Your Carpet Plagued With Soot Stains After A Fire? Tips To Clean It Up Yourself


    If your home catches fire and you're left with soot stains along the carpet, you'll want to be careful about how you clean it up. Soot can easily saturate into carpet fibers, making it nearly impossible to remove. Luckily, there are a few tips that can help you to draw the residue off the carpet. Here are some tips to help you clean your carpet and eliminate the unsightly black residue.
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  • Common Mistakes To Avoid When Installing Laminate Flooring


    Installing new flooring from a site like http://cloudcarpet1.com in your home is like a face-lift. It makes your whole home appear younger and brighter. If you are thinking about installing new laminate flooring, and are thinking about installing it yourself rather than consulting a professional, there are a few things you should know. Placing laminate flooring isn't just as easy as measuring it and then laying it with no preparation. Keep these common mistakes in mind before you begin your flooring project so that you don't end up with a project more frustrating than it is worth.
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  • 3 Steps To Buying Your Dream Home


    Finding that dream home--the one that has everything you wanted--can be a tricky endeavor. It takes a sound knowledge of knowing exactly which features you can't live without and a willingness to compromise on the ones you can. It takes a talented real estate agent who understands your needs and who's willing to work hard to help you meet them. It takes time and devotion to touring homes, applying for loans, filling out paperwork and surviving home inspections.
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  • Repair or Replacement? Knowing What's Best For Your Air Conditioner


    During the summer months, Seattle can become uncomfortably hot. Research from the University of Washington has shown that over the last 30 years, nighttime heat waves have been increasing. As a result, it's not only important for residents of Seattle to own an air conditioner, but they should also keep it properly maintained to stay cool. At some point, your air conditioner will stop functioning at its peak performance or even break down, leaving you with the decision about whether to replace or repair your unit.
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  • 7 Tips Every Bride Needs To Know About Custom Wedding Invitations


    Planning a wedding can seem like a major ordeal for many brides. Finding the perfect invitation that suits your color scheme can seem nightmarish. Custom wedding invitations give you a wide range of possibilities, but there are a few things you should know before you let loose your creative side. Save the Date Save the date magnets or cards are not a necessity, but they are helpful. Sending your guests a heads up buys you time to customize your ideal wedding invitations.
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  • 5 Common UAT Challenges Business Analysts Have To Manage


    User acceptance testing (UAT) is a critical stage in any system development project. UAT makes sure that developers implement changes correctly, and involves defined test scenarios that mirror the things that 'real' users would do. Business analysts normally oversee the UAT stage in a project, as they have the knowledge and skills to deal with both technical and user-driven queries. According to the scale of the project, UAT can take several months and business analysts often have to deal with a number of common challenges.
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