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Finished Deck (Low View)

Deck Stain Journey

Why is it essential to stain a wood deck? Staining a wood deck is essential for several reasons. First, it helps to protect the wood from the elements, such as rain, snow, and sun. The stain acts as a barrier that keeps water from penetrating the wood, which can cause it to rot or warp.

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Strong Brewed Coffee

Morning Essentials

Menu: Coffee and breakfast sandwich. Add 30 grams of coffee beans to the grinder. Preheat the coffee maker. Pull down the toaster oven from the cabinet. Preheat the toaster. Place Gluten Free English muffin in the microwave oven for 20 seconds. Split apart the English muffin and place the two halves into the toaster oven.

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Cree LED Bulbs

LED Bulbs

I have made what I hope will be the last bulb purchase for a long time. Since 1993, I have been using fluorescent light bulbs. My house has 60 bulbs. Several years ago, I switched every bulb to 5000 k bulbs. 5000 k bulbs are known as daylight bulbs. They simulate the sun.  Most bulbs are

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Moka Pot

Mika Pot Coffee

Keurig coffee machines, French presses vacuum coffee pots, espresso machines and other automatic coffee makers. They are all nice, and have their place, but after a relentless pursuit, I am still satisfied with my 20-year-old mocha maker. Here are a few tips for the best brew. In my opinion, electric stove top burners are too large.

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Eggs

New Eggs Old Eggs

You have four eggs left. You buy 24 more eggs at the store. You get home. You are putting the eggs away, and you identify a potential issue. How can you identify the old ones and the new ones? You want to eat the old ones first. Here is a method. Mark the eggshells with a

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