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Posts by Michael Carpenter

link to How To Keep Mosquitoes Away: 12 Proven Methods

How To Keep Mosquitoes Away: 12 Proven Methods

Mosquitoes are annoying. They're all over the grill, all over the hose, and if you got dogs you've given them one of their favorite foods. Mosquitoes are also known to harbor dangerous viruses, such...

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link to The 4 Best Above Ground Pools for Kids: A Mini Buyers Guide

The 4 Best Above Ground Pools for Kids: A Mini Buyers Guide

Just because the school year is gearing up, that doesn’t mean that the dog-days of summer are entirely over. For many parts of the country, especially including where I live in Las Vegas, these...

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link to Protect Your Patio! What To Put Under A Firepit & Why

Protect Your Patio! What To Put Under A Firepit & Why

It's no secret that fire pits can help enhance the ambiance and utility of your backyard. However, you may have also discovered that they can do a bit of damage to a grass lawn, wooden deck, and...

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link to 5 Simple Tips To Make Your Outdoor Speakers Last Longer

5 Simple Tips To Make Your Outdoor Speakers Last Longer

Outdoor speakers liven up any backyard and set the mood for the party. Although they're getting more and more inexpensive it would still be wise to protect your investment. Keeping your outdoor...

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link to 4 Must-Have Gazebo Features To Combat The Rain, Wind & Snow

4 Must-Have Gazebo Features To Combat The Rain, Wind & Snow

It is very hot where I live here in Las Vegas. To combat some of that heat out on our patio we have a retractable umbrella set up over the patio furniture. While the shade it provides is great, it...

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link to Leaving Floats In A Pool Isn’t A Great Idea: 5 Storage Ideas

Leaving Floats In A Pool Isn’t A Great Idea: 5 Storage Ideas

My family has so much fun with pool floats, pool noodles, and all sorts of toys and splashers. While it's great fun, at the end of our super fun-filled pool day I dread the process of cleaning up the...

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About the Author

Hi, I'm Mike. I grew up in North Carolina having a blast on trampolines, go-karts, and just sitting on the porch with my friends. I have since moved to Las Vegas with my wife, 2 children, and 3 dogs. When I'm not chasing the kids around the house, I am probably chasing them around the backyard!

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