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How Updating Your Windows Can Transform an Outdated Exterior
Older homes often carry a certain charm, but tired windows can weigh down their curb appeal. read more...
By Landmark Exteriors | Jul-28-2025

Why Your Water Heater Keeps Tripping the Breaker: Common Electrical Faults Explained
When a water heater starts tripping the circuit breaker, it's not just an inconvenience, it can also point to a potentially dangerous electrical issue. read more...
By The Energy People | Jul-22-2025

Correct Positioning of Fire Hose Reels Under Australian Standards
Australian construction projects must meet the criteria of AS 2441 for fire hose reel placement. read more...
By Majestic Fire Protection | Jul-10-2025

What Really Affects the Cost of Stump Grinding? A Clear Look at the Pricing
That leftover stump in your yard might seem harmless until it starts attracting pests, getting in the way of your lawnmower, or sprouting new growth where you don’t want it. read more...
By AAA Tree Experts | Jul-01-2025

When Is It Time to Replace Your Heating and Cooling System?
If your home’s temperature feels less comfortable than usual or your energy bills are creeping up without explanation, it could be your system trying to tell you something. read more...
By The Energy People | Jun-25-2025

1111 Baby Nursery Feng Shui: Create A Space Full of Health, Harmony & Happiness
Imagine creating a space within your home for your baby to grow and develop while being healthy and at peace. I’ve consulted on many nurseries for existing and expecting parents. read more...
By KenLauher | Oct-09-2009

1050 Making a the Most out of a Small Kitchen
If you have a small kitchen, you understand the frustration of trying to fit everything that you need into a tiny space. You may watch cooking shows on television and drool over the wide countertops and spacious floor space. read more...
By Joe Cline | Oct-09-2009

1338 Creating a Dog Friendly Backyard
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but when it comes to having a great backyard, canines and their masters may not always see eye to eye. read more...
By Joe Cline | Oct-09-2009

1585 5 Simple Ways to Winter-proof your Home to Maintain Value
When the temperature starts to drop, it’s time to start preparing your home for winter. Even in areas where it doesn’t snow all season, it’s important to take steps to secure your home against the cold, rain and ice. read more...
By Joe Cline | Oct-09-2009

883 Car Accessories for Your Dog
Traveling with your dog can be very rewarding. It can also be a horrible experience if you have a dog that does not travel well. There are many different accessories that will make traveling with your dog more enjoyable. read more...
By Jenny Gregorich | Oct-08-2009

1026 Is it True Cigars from Other Countries Taste Different?
One of the best things about being a cigar smoker is the fact that you can try so many different types of cigars. You will be able to enjoy the great tobacco tastes from around the world, and this gives you many different options. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

1082 The Reason Why Some Cigars Are Difficult To Draw
When you smoke cigars, one of the best kinds that you can get is those that are hand rolled. Many people smoke only these types of cigars, even though you will find that they may come with some downsides. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

1039 Using a Cigar Punch Cutter
Cutting cigars is one of the most important parts of smoking a cigar. If you have a good, proper cut, you can rest assured that the smoke will flow freely and you will have a good experience after lighting up with your cigar lighter. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

1057 What Can I Use to Cut a Cigar?
As someone who smokes cigars, you already know that it can be a great way to unwind after a long day. You also know that you need to cut the cigar before you are able to light it with your wind resistant lighter and start smoking it. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

1090 How to Cut a Cigar Properly
Relaxing with a nice cigar is a great way to spend some time. However, you need to know certain things about cigars as well as how to prepare them properly before you begin to smoke. One of the most common questions among those who are just beginning to smoke cigars is how to cut them properly. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

1097 Ok to Smoke My Cigars Right After Buying Them?
Those who have not been around the hobby of smoking cigars are going to come across a lot if information that may seem confusing and sometimes contradictory. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

861 What is a Punch Cutter Lighter?
Anyone who is getting into the habit of smoking cigars, or who has been a cigar smoker for a long time, knows that they can find a number of different accessories and tools that can help. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

1064 How to Blow Smoke Rings
Without a doubt, smoke rings are very impressive and they are a great trick to show off with at parties. While it might look easy to blow these rings, they are not quite as easy as you might think. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

819 What Are Some of the Different Types of Pipe Tobacco?
Those who are staring out smoking pipes will find that they have many different choices when it comes to choosing their pipe tobacco, their pipe lighter, and their pipe. For the pipe, they should find something that appeals to them and that is easy to use. The same goes for the lighter. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

940 Advantages of a Guillotine Cutter Lighter
Cigar smoking is as much art as it is hobby. As such, you will find that you need to have certain tools in your arsenal if you are to enjoy smoking your cigars. Some of the basic tools that you will need are a humidor in which to keep your cigars at the optimum moisture, an ashtray to hold your ashes as you smoke, and a case in which to carry your cigars when you travel. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

911 Is it a Good Idea to Remove the Band When Smoking a Cigar?
One of the most relaxing and satisfying feelings is when you finally find a few moments in the day that are all your own, when you can unwind with a nice cigar. However, cigar smoking is not as easy as just grabbing a stogie and lighting it up. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

1006 How Many Flames do I Need on a Cigar Lighter?
Cigar smokers have one of the most elegant and interesting rituals around when it comes to lighting up. It takes skill to light a cigar and many cigar lighters come equipped with various devices required for the task. Some lighters come with other interesting features. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

1519 Storing Lighter Butane
Butane lighters are high-quality, reliable devices that can provide years of service to their owners. The fuel they use is clean-burning and imparts no flavor to tobacco. That fuel, however, does require some care where storage is concerned. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

911 Selecting the Right Butane Lighter
While too few individuals realize it, elegance and ostentatious are antonyms. The right accessories can communicate a lot of style and elegance and lighters are, perhaps, one of the most under-used ways to achieve this effect. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

926 Zippo Maintenance
Zippo lighters require some care when refueled. The liquid fuel used is slow to evaporate"thus, the lighter's famous windproof performance"and can damage surfaces in addition to posing a fire hazard. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

998 Basic Lighter Care
Refillable lighters are an investment that can easily last a lifetime if they're properly cared for and maintained. This process is not very complex and mostly involves keeping cleaning to a regular schedule, making certain only the best fuels and other supplies are used in the lighter and, if the lighter happens to have a very expensive or ornate finish, making certain that it's protected from scratches and dents. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

869 Lighting a Cigar with a Zippo
Some cigar smokers enjoy nothing more than getting out on the water, in the woods or to the campground and lighting up their favorite brand of cigar. Being outside, there are no concerns about the aroma and one is free to puff to their heart's content. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

821 Smoking a Cigar Halfway
When people debate the question of whether or not a cigar should be smoked fully or just halfway, they're really debating whether or not there is something inherently bad about a half-smoked cigar. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

994 How to Fix a Lighter
Most lighters can be counted on to fire up with incredible reliability. Occasionally, there are problems. Most of these problems are well-within the ability of the user to remedy. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009

856 How to Store a Cigar Lighter
Refillable lighters are a great investment and can provide many years, even generations, of service. They need to be safeguarded when not in use, however. read more...
By Dave Sabot | Oct-08-2009