Ask a Texan what the best thing is about fall and you’ll get an easy answer – football. But after that, opinions differ. Some will say the next best thing is getting the kids back in school, tailgating and barbecue, or just seeing Halloween candy in the stores. But for many, after a hot Texas summer, fall is all about cooler weather. Fall’s moderate temperatures aren’t just good for us, they’re good for our yards, too. It’s been said that Texas has one long ...

The cleansing power of ultraviolet light will be used to disinfect water flowing from the local wastewater treatment plant into Dry Turkey Creek. The new system, only the third of its kind in the state is being financed by a $1,127 million loan from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The wastewater plant superintendent said that no sewer rate increases are expected because they just had a rate increase recently which was the first increase in so many years. A 750 gallon of water used to be 65 cents ...

The lighting in your home is very important. Certain types of lighting can make a room, or ruin all the work youve put into decorating it. Picking lighting is something to be considered carefully, but sometimes it can be overwhelming when lighting selections look more like museum art displays. Use this art to your advantage, and youll have the perfect light fixture in no time. Ceiling lighting is the most popular type of lighting, for some very obvious reasons. Ceiling lights are out of the way and are in the ...

Yet, there comes a point in time when just about everyone needs to use a chainsaw for a task, whether it be cutting down a tree, splitting wood or otherwise. When it comes to making the decision as to whether to buy or rent a chainsaw, it is important to consider a variety of different factors. For those who only need to use a chainsaw on an every-once-in-a-while basis, renting may be a better option than buying. There are a variety of shops that will rent chainsaws, and the per-day price ...

In this case, the human body is made up of 55 to 78 percent of water and this is why the importance of this precious liquid for humanity’s survival is simply invaluable. When it comes to people developing ways to gather, supply, and conserve water, this is the reason why. When it comes to water tanks, these are great displays of man’s survival instincts and they show the ingenuity of even the earliest civilizations on earth. There are several aweinspiring aqueducts in ancient Rome and India. Responsible for building amazing architectural ...

Bioseptic tanks are basically the central components that crucial to septic tank systems. Nowadays, you can expect a number of urban areas to have access to large scale wastewater treatment systems. Using septic systems instead are the smaller areas usually found in the rural communities. With regard to the process involved in septic systems, do you want to know how it works? The way bioseptic tanks work is that all of the wastewater from homes will start draining into them. Areas in the house where water is used not to mention disposed ...

The reason why the importance of this precious liquid for humanity?s survival is simply invaluable is because the human body is made up of 55 to 78 percent of water. The reason why people have been developing ways to gather, supply, and conserve water since the beginning of time is this. Considering water tanks, they show the ingenuity of even the earliest civilizations on earth and they are great displays of man’s survival instincts. In ancient Rome and India alone, there are numerous awe-inspiring aqueducts. Responsible for building amazing architectural and ...

Ready to buy your dream baby crib for your newborn baby? Here are a few bits of tips for you in making sure your baby has the best experience in the world. The Mattress and the Crib Should be TIGHT The last thing you want is for your baby to get stuck in between the crib and the mattress. Unless the mattress fits tightly, it’s possible for a baby to get their hand or foot in the crease and then be unable to get it out. This could cause the baby a lot ...

Gas models are cordless, thus allowing the user to move freely around the property or utilize the machine in various places, such as a public park or city street, without being restricted by the length of the cord or by having to plug the machine into an outlet. It also eliminates the concern of anyone tripping over the cord or the cord getting tangled around a tree or any other obstacle. The downside of the gas model is that the user actually has to purchase the gas to fuel the ...

A hand-held blower is either gas-powered or electric. It is specifically made to blow away leaves, grass cuttings and other debris from a lawn and into a pile for future removal; other uses may include clearing driveways, or cleaning basements, garages, and gutters. Some models feature a vacuum function for sucking leaves and twigs into a bag; known as blower vacs, they may have grinding abilities as well, turning the leaves into reusable mulch. Most handheld units have a fixed plastic nozzle and are easily maneuvered. They are typically the ...

In 2008 the sum was up to $7,500 and the credit was to be paid back over 15 years. From January to November of 2009, the sum was up to $8,000 with no obligation to pay the money back. From December 2009 to April 2010 the lot was up to $8,000 for first-time buyers and the amount did not need to be paid back. For Nov 7, 2009 through April 2010 the sum dropped down to $6,500 for “long-term residents” buying a new house. If a residential property ...