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Why are Foxes Orange?
So, why are foxes orange? The simplest answer is… For camouflage. The slightly longer answer is due to the following. The color of a fox’s coat is due to its pigment called melanin. Melanin is brown in nature and is non-refractile, meaning it doesn’t refract light. As a fox’s fur grows the melanin is dispersed…
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How Much Data Does a WiFi Security Camera Use?
WiFi-powered gadgets around the home and office are becoming increasingly popular these days. Front door security cameras are more common than ever, but there are some people—maybe you included—who are skeptical about these ever-watchful gizmos. After all, anything that runs on WiFi is using data and eating up bandwidth, which could affect all your other…
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Can I Replace a Garage Door with French Doors?
You want more space in your home and have been playing with a few ideas. One of those happens to be using the garage as something else. For that conversion, you’re going to need to get rid of everything that says the space was once a garage, including the garage door. You might consider a…
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How to Manually Open & Close a Garage Door
Automatic garage doors are wonderfully convenient. But what happens when your garage door isn’t opening or closing anymore? Are you going to be trapped within the garage forever? As long as you know how to manually open and close a garage door, everything is going to be okay. Understanding how garage doors work and some…
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What is a sheep house called?
So there are several names for sheep housing and depending on who you ask they will give you a different answer. Some people will even rant at you why it is called one thing and not another. So, what is a sheep house called? Well read on and we will give you all the answers!…
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Best Gaiters for Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is a great way to get outdoors in the off-season. You can see new vistas of your favorite places, and you can visit popular spots after the crowd has gone home. There’s not much gear required to get started, either, making it a great way to get some exercise during those cold winter months.…
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What Should I Do if My Garage Door Cable Comes Off?
Most garage door systems have the same parts. This means that plenty of people has experienced the horror of a garage door cable wearing down, fraying, or even coming off the pulley. Any garage door malfunction can be startling, but the good news is that most issues, such as a cable coming off, can be…
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Can You See Through Blinds?
Most people purchase blinds with the ultimate goal being more privacy. You might hang blinds in a room to get more privacy while you are working, or maybe you have a window that faces the street in the bathroom. Therefore, when you choose a window treatment, you want to know whether or not it can…
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How Much Do Motorized Blinds Cost?
Being able to control your blinds at the touch of a button sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? Imagine not having to leave the couch in the middle of a movie or book to twist the blinds open or closed! Additionally, blinds are also a great way to help keep your home secure. Motorized blinds definitely have…
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How to figure out if a security camera is real or fake
If you live in an apartment block or have a business in an area where there are security cameras that are not controlled by you, or your nosy neighbor has installed security cameras you may be asking yourself if these are real or fake. With our handy tips, you’ll be able to have a great…
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