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		<title>Selecting Plywood for Home Projects</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Plywood is an extremely strong product composed of thin sheets of veneers glued to each other at right angles. Plywood thickness varies, but the most common are ¼&#8221;, ½&#8221;, and ¾&#8221;. Panels with tongue and groove edges are available for use in sheathing floors. Minimum thicknesses for various applications: Roofing: ½&#8221;; Floor sheathing: ¾&#8221;; Floor [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/selecting-plywood-for-home-projects/</link>
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		<title>How to Decorate a Romantic Room</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for ways to soothe the soul? A romantic setting does a lot to calm the frenzy of the outside world. Besides, a personal retreat may be just what you need to jumpstart the lovelife again.
Sometimes there is more to the romantic look than lace and frilly frou-frous. It is, in a sense, a way [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/how-to-decorate-a-romantic-room/</link>
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		<title>How Do Architects Work?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Architects are trained in the art and science of building construction. A typical architect attends college for five to six years, serves a three-year internship, and passes a four day registration exam before he is licensed to practice.
Architects typically follow a set pattern in working with clients to design a building that meets their needs. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/how-do-architects-work/</link>
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		<title>A look at Empire Today - leading provider of installed Home Furnishings and Home Improvements</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Empire’s Shop-at-Home Service is one of the many things that makes this company special!
Home remodeling is a rewarding thing to do, especially when you use the services of Empire Today.  Empire Today has been a leading provider of installed Home Furnishings and Home Improvements for more than 45 years, with over one million satisfied customers.  The company was founded in 1959 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/a-look-at-empire-today-leading-provider-of-installed-home-furnishings-and-home-improvements/</link>
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		<title>What is a backflow prevention device?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The backflow device prevents mixing of drinking and treated water from flowing into the public water system by maintaining a constant higher pressure in its pipes. Many types of backflow prevention devices also have test ports so that they can be tested or examined to ensure that they are functioning properly. A check valve is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/what-is-a-backflow-prevention-device/</link>
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		<title>Chilli the cow is utterly huge</title>
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 For your viewing pleasure we bring you Chilli - the 6&#8242;6&#8243; (from ground to shoulder) tall cow from Somerset, England. The 9-year-old Chilliwho is said to be a friendly and gentle cow is currently being assessed by the Guinness Book Of Records for the title of Britain&#8217;s tallest cow.  Chilli lives at the Ferne Animal [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/chilli-the-cow-is-utterly-huge/</link>
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		<title>The US dollar sure doesn&#8217;t buy much today</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am sure all of you have noticed how much money it costs to buy a tank of gasoline these days.  And perhaps you have also picked up on the rising price of commodities including the food we buy.  Heck gold shot through the $1,000 barrier for awhile.   Sure things cost more in the US [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/the-us-dollar-sure-doesnt-buy-much-today/</link>
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		<title>Good Services plumbing in Seattle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In case you&#8217;re looking, for Plumbing services in Seattle, I want to tell you about my friends at Good Services. They can handle your plumbing, sewer and heating needs with service for single family residential homes, property management companies, apartment buildings, coperatives, condo associations and businesses.
Good Services has been offering Seattle plumbing and heating services [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/good-services-plumbing-in-seattle/</link>
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		<title>New study let&#8217;s you have your chocolate cake and eat it too</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Daily consumption of chocolate bars made with a patented combination of plant sterols and cocoa flavanols may affect cardiovascular risk by lowering elevated cholesterol levels and improving blood pressure.
The study conducted in collaboration with researchers from the University of Illinois and Mars, Incorporated found [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/new-study-lets-you-have-your-chocolate-cake-and-eat-it-too/</link>
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		<title>Plumbers Grant Wilson or Jason Hawes are no “Ghost Busters”</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To start with don&#8217;t compare plumbers Grant Wilson or Jason Hawes to “Ghost Busters” because they hate that.
For the stars of a hit show on the Sci-Fi channel, “Ghost Hunters,”  names can be deceiving.? Hawes said, “We aren’t walking around with hoovers strapped to our backs,”  and they have never been slimed either.
Wilson added, “We [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/plumbers-grant-wilson-or-jason-hawes-are-no-%e2%80%9cghost-busters%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<title>Commercial carpet spot cleaning</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The first step to removing a carpet spot is to determine what caused the spot or stain, in the first place. Most commercial and institutional carpet spots and stains are caused by spills. But cleaning professionals should find out if the substance causing the spot is a solid or a liquid because each case requires [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/commercial-carpet-spot-cleaning/</link>
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		<title>Product watch - Solar Birdbath Fountain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This handsome birdbath is also  a soothing fountain. Go green with this Solar Birdbath Fountain, which needs no wiring or plumbing. The sun does all the work, transforming this eye-catching birdbath into a bubbling spout of water.
The soothing sound of trickling water invites the birds and adds a relaxing atmosphere to your patio.
It&#8217;s  easy to use, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/product-watch-solar-birdbath-fountain/</link>
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		<title>Cleaner water through nanotechnology</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Coated silica particles filter out toxins, pathogens
Tiny particles of pure silica coated with an active material could be used to remove toxic chemicals, bacteria, viruses, and other hazardous materials from water much more effectively and at lower cost than conventional water purification methods, according to researchers writing in the current issue of the International Journal [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/cleaner-water-through-nanotechnology/</link>
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		<title>Choosing the Right Ceiling Fan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Intro:
Selecting the right ceiling fan isn&#8217;t just about choosing the right color and style. There are some key factors that you must consider your decision in order to get the maximum efficiency and enjoyment from your fan.  
Ceiling Fan Fundamentals
Fans do not actually lower room temperature, but instead circulate or ventilate air, which speeds up the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/choosing-the-right-ceiling-fan/</link>
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		<title>Loosening nuts, bolts and screws</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Using the correct tool or combination of tools is the secret of getting things undone when doing home maintenance jobs. Brute strength is not usually the answer.
When trying to loosen a screw the screwdriver tip has to fit snugly in the slot or star. If it&#8217;s too small it will not properly grip and probably [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/loosening-nuts-bolts-and-screws/</link>
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		<title>Plumbing is a good career</title>
		<description><![CDATA[PLUMBING can be such a lucrative career path – even world sports champions are reluctant to give it up.
Mark Webster is the reigning BDO World Darts Champions and scooped a check for a whopping £85,000 with his sharpshooting from the oche earlier this month.
But he has no intention of downing tools and turning to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/plumbing-is-a-good-career/</link>
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		<title>Replacing the Wax Ring on Toilet, part 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So you have read part 1 and have decided to take on this repair yourself.  Then let&#8217;s have at it! 
Use New Parts
You should plan on replacing all the parts that you loosen or remove during the replacement. So when shopping for a new wax ring, also buy a new water supply line and a new set of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/replacing-the-wax-ring-on-toilet-part-2/</link>
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		<title>Replacing the Wax Ring on Toilet, part 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Signs that you have a Leaking Seal
If you have Dampness or water puddling around the base of the toilet in your bathroom. Or if water is leaking through and staining the ceiling below it is usually a sign that you have a leaking wax seal between the toilet and the drain. But before you replace the wax ring, do make [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/replacing-the-wax-ring-on-toilet-part-1/</link>
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		<title>Well Basics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Up to twenty percent of American households rely on private wells for their water. A well is made by reaching ground water in the water table. Ground water is stored naturally below the earth&#8217;s surface. Most ground water originates as rain or snow that seeps into the ground and collects.
There are three different well designs in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/well-basics/</link>
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		<title>Revolutionary new p-trap replacement and drain management system</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A new revolutionary plumbing product PermaFLOW has been launched by PF WaterWorks, a Houston based consumer products company. It&#8217;s the first ever p-trap replacement and drain management system. Sanjay Ahuja, Vice President of PF WaterWorks, said, &#8220;PermaFLOW is a premium product with highly innovative features that not only replace the traditional p-trap, but provide continuous [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/revolutionary-new-p-trap-replacement-and-drain-management-system/</link>
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		<title>How to prevent pipes from freezing as cold approaches</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With winter settling in one must protect those pipes particularly if you head out on vacation. There are many things homeowners, renters and businesses can do to prevent having to make that distress call when the kitchen is flooding in the middle of the night.
It&#8217;s a pretty simple formula really, keep your thermostat on and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/how-to-prevent-pipes-from-freezing-as-cold-approaches/</link>
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		<title>How to fix a &#8217;singing&#8217; shower</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It usually starts with remodeling a bathroom and installing a new shower stall. It works great except for a humming sound that will not stop unless the shower is turned off. It&#8217;s amazing how so many people can have the same problem and most of the time it&#8217;s a simple solution that most homeowners and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/how-to-fix-a-singing-shower/</link>
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		<title>Plumbing Tips Parity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Remember folks stereotypes hurt unless your a plumber!  Enjoy the video.
 
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		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/plumbing-tips-parity/</link>
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		<title>Dealing with installing different style toilets FAQ</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between a 10&#8243;, 12&#8243; and 14&#8243; rough-in size toilets?
Difference in toilet rough-in size is the distance from the finished wall to the center of the sewer outlet back to the toilet. Here is some background. Historically prior to the mid 1930&#8217;s toilet tanks were hung on the wall. The 10&#8243; or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/dealing-with-installing-different-style-toilets-faq/</link>
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		<title>Applying Solvent Cement Instructions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is the five step process for making a good solvent cement pipe joint and how long a joint needs to set before we can use it. Temperature, humidity and pipe size all effect setup and cure time. Using a joint before it is fully cured, will allow moisture into the joint which will weaken [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/applying-solvent-cement-instructions/</link>
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		<title>A Solvent Cement FAQ</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ solvent cementing is very important to making leak proof joints. The better we understand these processes, the better job we will be able to do.  Here are some answers to common questions about solvent cement:
How does solvent cement really work? 
The solvents in the cement penetrate the plastic surface and cause the plastic to swell. The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/a-solvent-cement-faq/</link>
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		<title>Toilet Tank Maintenance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By adjusting the toilet tank at least once a year you can prevent wasting water &#38;dealing with noisy leaks.
In a typical tank, the float rising w/ the water level in the tank operates the inlet valve to shut off the water when it is full. When the flush handle is pushed, its linkage lifts the stopper off the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/toilet-tank-maintenance/</link>
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		<title>Quick Tips on Clothes Dryer care</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To keep your clothes dryer looking and running well for many years requires a small amount of attention.

 be careful in using laundry products not to spill them on the exterior of the dryer. Wipe up any spills at once. Most exteriors are painted (synthetic enamel) which can be damaged or removed by chlorine bleach, ammonia, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/quick-tips-on-clothes-dryer-care/</link>
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		<title>Beverly Hills needs plumbers too</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you live in Beverly Hills you may be visited by a plumber you didn&#8217;t even call.  Turns out the city has hired Rudder Ltd. to replace all the water meters in the village.
Rudders’ plumbers have to get inside each home, where they will turn off the water for a half hour or so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/beverly-hills-needs-plumbers-too/</link>
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		<title>Today is Black Friday for plumbers too!</title>
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		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/today-is-black-friday-for-plumbers-too/</link>
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		<title>How to clean your shower head</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you losing water pressure due to the white buildup deposits on your shower head? Shower heads can become clogged by mineral deposits left by hard water. When this happens, the shower head often spits water out in different directions instead of spraying. If the shower head is severely clogged, you might only get a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/how-to-clean-your-shower-head/</link>
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		<title>SteriPen (Traveler version) for Hikers and Travelers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have ever traveled to a country with a questionable water supply or done some overnight backpacking a good water purifier comes in handy. Sized for travelers or hikers, the innovative SteriPEN™ uses UV light rays instead of chemicals to purify drinking water.
The Specs
Ultraviolet (UV-C) light rays safely sterilize clear water by destroying viruses, bacteria and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/steripen-traveler-version-for-hikers-and-travelers/</link>
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		<title>November 19th is World Toilet Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Focus Is On Deadly Global Sanitation Crisis

The toilet may not be first on your list of celebratory causes.  But every year, water and sanitation-related disease kills 1.8 million children – one child every 15 seconds.  World Toilet Day, Monday November 19, raises awareness of the more than two billion people without access to basic sanitation [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/november-19th-is-world-toilet-day/</link>
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		<title>Thomas Crapper - Myth and Fact</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thomas Crapper was a real person, his actual date of birth, was probably September 1836, since he was baptized the 28th of that month. Crapper did have a successful career in the plumbing industry in England from 1861 to 1904.
The date of Crapper’s death has also been a source of confusion for many years. For [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/thomas-crapper-myth-and-fact/</link>
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		<title>Becoming a Plumber</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One thing I strongly believe in is don&#8217;t consider a career in anything unless you have a strong interest.  Picking a career strictly because it&#8217;s steady or pays well is not a strong enough reason. 
It takes a lot of work to become a professional plumber. You start as an apprentice, you develop skills and gain experience during this time, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/becoming-a-plumber/</link>
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		<title>Avoid water for cleaning wood floors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is a reason why manufacturers tell you to use specific cleaners . They don’t do it to sell more products (usually); they do it so you can keep the shine and luster of the new floor for as long as possible. For example, there is acommercial where someone is cleaning a wood floor with a wet swiffer. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/avoid-water-for-cleaning-wood-floors/</link>
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		<title>Installing an Undersink Water Purifier</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These days everyone wants quality water but sometimes cost can be prohibitive. There are a number of filters available that can be mounted beneath your sink, and will give you bottled-water taste at a fraction of the cost.  Installation is straightforward and fairly simple.
First though you must choose a under-sink water-purifier kit (compression fittings and mounting hardware [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/installing-an-undersink-water-purifier/</link>
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		<title>My rant on Yahoo Mail</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have used Yahoo mail for many years so it is kind of entrenched in my daily life.  Even so I maintain account for Gmail (Google) and Hotmail.  I have to say the Yahoo Mail spam guard is pathetic.  I get a lot of email directed at me as a webmaster and much of it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/my-rant-on-yahoo-mail/</link>
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		<title>How to prep your trees and shrubs for winter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Live in a cold weather state? Fall is a great time to get your yard plants put to bed for winter.   You of course need to start by moving plants that can&#8217;t survive winter inside. Relocated plants make great indoor winter companions, but insects that hitchhike in on them are usually not so welcome. Before bringing plants inside, thoroughly wash [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/how-to-prep-your-trees-and-shrubs-for-winter/</link>
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		<title>Why do leaves change colors in fall?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that the color a leaf turns in the fall is its &#8220;true&#8221; color?
During the spring and summer, a leaf is a food factory for the tree. Its surface is filled with chlorophyll, which absorbs the sun&#8217;s light and through a process called photosynthesis converts it to food.

Tree and plant leaves contain pigments [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/why-do-leaves-change-colors-in-fall/</link>
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		<title>Halloween Home Decoration Ideas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Friendly Bobbing Ghosts
Purchase a few helium filled ballons and cover them with lightweight sheets or large pillow cases. Paint a friendly face on the sheet and let the finished product bounce around the room.
Make a Scarerow
Using old clothes and stuffing, the whole family can get into the action of making scarecrows. Stuff clothing with paper bags, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/halloween-home-decoration-ideas/</link>
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		<title>Tips for preserving paint brushes and rollers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Place paint brushes in a hot vinegar solution with warm soap suds to clean.
Take a small amount of Vasoline (petroleum jelly) and rub between your finger tips, then use your fingers to gently shape the brush head into its correct shape. The bristles will stay soft as new and any residue of paint will not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/tips-for-preserving-paint-brushes-and-rollers/</link>
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		<title>Tips on Raking Leaves</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s a lot to love about Autumn, cool nights, apple cider, football games, and the changing colors.  That last one though means leaves piling up on your front lawn.
But raking leaves gives you a perfect opportunity to get outside, get some fresh air, and get in a workout.
Raking leaves is considered moderate physical activity, similar [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/tips-on-raking-leaves/</link>
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		<title>Removing Motor Oil from Concrete</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We park our cars in the same place in our driveways and garages and sooner or later we have oil stains.  So what can you do about it?
Let me start by saying newer stains are easier to remove then old stain so don&#8217;t wait. Pour some liquid dish detergent (one designed for cutting grease) [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/removing-motor-oil-from-concrete/</link>
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		<title>Interior house painting tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Take down all decorations and then scan the walls for any nails or pins, and remove. Remove all the hardware in the room. Take off the electrical outlet covers and paint separately with a brush or sponge (but not a roller which adds texture)
 Wash the walls to remove any dirt and dust. Paint will not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/interior-house-painting-tips/</link>
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		<title>Restoring and sanitizing your kitchen sponges</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You know we all try to keep our kitchens clean but we often forget about our poor old sponges.  We scrape food and clean up messes with it but after a while the sponge is not very sanitary. Put your sponge in the dishwasher and restore it to almost like new.  Every once in a while [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/restoring-and-sanitizing-your-kitchen-sponge/</link>
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		<title>Refinishing a bathtub</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After years of living in your home, your house may not have that new home look any more. Particularly your bathroom, may start to look dull or even dirty no matter how much you clean. If purchasing and installing a new and expensive bath tub is not appealing or within your budget, you may want [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/refinishing-a-bathtub/</link>
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		<title>Installing an Underground Sprinkler System</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Things You&#8217;ll Need:
Shovel
Axe or hoe
Tape measure
Sprinkler heads
Pipe and fittings
Glue (for plastic pipes)
Hacksaw for cutting PVC or other plastic pipe.
Draw a diagram, to scale if possible, of your lawn and garden areas you wish to irrigate. This will enable you to plan the routing of pipelines and placement of sprinkler heads so you can purchase your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/installing-an-underground-sprinkler-system/</link>
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		<title>Do your pipes squeal when you turn on the water?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you hear a loud, high-pitched noise, like squealing when you turn on water from your faucets or shower?
The squealing sound you hear may be water rushing through an obstruction in the pipes.  You may be able to eliminate the squeal easily and inexpensively.
Like blowing air on an empty pop bottle, air and pressure can cause [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/do-your-pipes-squeal-when-you-turn-on-the-water/</link>
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		<title>Opening Completely Clogged Drains</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In some cases, using a simple suction cup will open a clogged sink drain.
First, remove the basket strainer from the drain.  Run hot water until it stands about 2 inches deep in the sink.
Take a suction cup plunger and pump it up and down directly over the clogged drain. The water in the sink provides [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/opening-completely-clogged-drains/</link>
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		<title>Friendsation - singles website</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you part of the singles scene but hate dating? I have a website for you called Friendsation.  Friendsation is a free community website that facilitates live chat through multiple mediums.  This is a newer website but I think Friendsation is really going to catch on because it gives singles so many ways to express themselves. Members can [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/friendsation-singles-website/</link>
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		<title>How to know when your Water Heater is about to fail</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Water Heater often gives you some hints before it is ready to die or worse cause a flood.  If your water heater is approaching 10 years of age and even before you should especially pay attention to signs such as;
- the hot water in your shower does not last as long as it used to
- or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/how-to-know-when-your-water-heater-is-about-to-fail/</link>
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		<title>Homemade fixes for a slow moving drain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most of us have a sink or bathtub that drains slowly. It&#8217;s one of those things we mean to get around to. Even so, we usually wait until the drain nearly stops completely before trying to fix the problem. Sometimes though a clogged drain can be opened up with a simple homemade remedy.
If you have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/homemade-fixes-for-a-slow-moving-drain/</link>
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		<title>Fixing a jammed Garbage Disposal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Garbage disposals are simple machines with basically a motor and a flywheel with impeller arms that spin and shred whatever they strike.  Sometimes, though, disposals can jam on bones and other debris, or trip a circuit breaker when it&#8217;s overloaded. If that happens, you just need to take a quick step or two to repair it:
1. Turn [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/fixing-a-jammed-garbage-disposal/</link>
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		<title>Choosing a Dishwasher</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dishwashers are a great convenience. You fill them up with your dirty, greasy dishes, close the door, apply detergent, run and boom; when you open the door you have clean, sparkling dishes. This happens with no effort, and perhaps with very little sound! Meanwhile you can do something fun or meaningful instead. 
 A typical dishwasher will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/choosing-a-dishwasher/</link>
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		<title>Proactiv for clear skin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Proactiv Solution is a dermatologist-developed Combination Therapy® system that helps the skin heal the blemishes you have now - and helps stop new ones from forming - in three quick, easy steps.  The first step is a cleanser that contains tiny grains, which exfoliates your skin. It also has the ingredient benzoyl peroxide in it, a known acne [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/proactiv-for-clear-skin/</link>
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		<title>Juicy Couture is not fruit?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Juicy Couture is a contemporary line of casual apparel based in Pacoima, California, founded by Gela Nash-Taylor and Pamela Skaist-Levy. Owned by the Liz Claiborne fashion company, juicy couture velour as it&#8217;s called is terrycloth and velour tracksuits, which have been made famous by the many celebrities who wear them. The line is sold in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/juicy-couture-is-not-fruit/</link>
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		<title>How to Find a good Plumber</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some plumbing tasks are a bit much for the do-it-yourselfer and even those ready and able may not have the time for an emergency fix that comes up at the wrong time.  For anyone responsible for a home it is wise to have a plumbing resource available for emergencies.
Like all things one plumber may not fit all needs. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/how-to-find-a-good-plumber/</link>
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		<title>Wicca for beginners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you want to find out more about witchcraft and Wicca?  Wicca is a nature-based religion found in various countries throughout the world. It was first popularised in 1954 by Gerald Gardner, a retired British civil servant. The Neo-Pagan nature religion is said to be inspired by various pre-Christian western European beliefs, whose central deity is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/wicca-for-beginners/</link>
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		<title>Plumbing and Fashion continued</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Everyone has heard of Gucci right?  Gucci offers some of the most amazing clothes, shoes, accessories, and handbags that money can buy. They offer the most exclusive and unique designs along with exquisite craftsmanship, and the most durable, top of the line materials.  I personally like Gucci fragrances including GUCCI, GUCCI RUSH, GUCCI ENVY, GUESS, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/plumbing-and-fashion-continued/</link>
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		<title>Looking good means having great skin</title>
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Having great clothes and accessories is great especially if you have glowing firm skin.  Have you heard of StriVectin? StriVectin-SD is a cutting-edge anti-wrinkle and stretch mark repair cream that can help you look younger and more beautiful by reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and other effects of aging. This revolutionary anti-aging cream [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/looking-good-means-having-great-skin/</link>
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		<title>Plumber&#8217;s Fashion Accessories</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking great isn&#8217;t all about clothes, you&#8217;ve got to accessorize baby!  I digg David Yurman jewelry but on a plumber&#8217;s budget I buy david yurman replicas.  David Yurman  is the founder of the David Yurman jewelry company. His signature jewelery line is comprised of &#8220;cable&#8221; jewelry, made from twisted, sterling silver ropes. The david yurman [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/plumbers-fashion-accessories/</link>
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		<title>Plumbers do fashion too!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Plumbers are sex gods but not because of great butt cracks.  It&#8217;s all about fashion!  Yes plumbers know how to style.  Yesterday I had on my BCBG ensemble. BCBG pants, to go with one of my BCBG sweaters, topped off with some killer BCBG shoes and I was looking sharp.
BCBG stands for Bon Chic Bon Genre [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/plumbers-do-fashion-too/</link>
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		<title>Bowflex home gym</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Plumbers need to stay fit, so I am really into getting a good workout everyday including some resistance training.  I find it difficult to get into the gym on a regular basis so I have invested in home gym equipment.  I really like the Bowflex gym and before I bought it, I did some research [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/bowflex-home-gym/</link>
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		<title>Odors from your garbage disposal?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Your kitchen is clean and you have taken out the garbage but there is a bad smell in the air(insert your own joke here)? It might be your garbage disposal. Kitchen garbage disposals are usually forgotten about until they clog or develop a bad odor.
Bad odors from garbage disposals aren’t uncommon. When you think about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/odors-from-your-garbage-disposal/</link>
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		<title>Need a New Credit Card - Checkout NewCreditCardApply.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you in need of a new credit card? Choosing the best credit card for your shopping needs may seem a bit overwhelming but the truth is the process isn’t all that difficult.  In addition to the typical things people look for when choosing a credit card,  like the interest rates, fees and credit limits, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/need-a-new-credit-card-checkout-newcreditcardapplycom/</link>
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		<title>Boomi.org Music Videos and Embedded Codes for you!</title>
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Hey checkout Boomi, it has a great selection of music videos and codes satisfying most musical tastes. You can browse by genre: Pop &#124; Rock Country &#124; Hip-Hop &#124; R&#38;B &#124; Blues &#124; Electronic/Dance Jazz &#124; Latin &#124; New Age &#124; Reggae &#124; Religious.
Boomi makes it easy to find the music video you want by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/boomiorg-music-videos-and-embedded-codes-for-you/</link>
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		<title>Vudo Box - Movie Player</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You need the Vudo Box you just don&#8217;t know it yet! Expected to be available later this year, the Vudu Box will deliver DVD-quality movies instantaneously to your TV, and according to published reports, almost all the major movie studios are on board.   Santa Clara, California based Vudu, Inc. has been working on its Vudu [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/vudo-box-movie-player/</link>
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		<title>Tips for no leaks the first time</title>
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So your going to try to install a water supply line with a brass compression sleeve and you want to get it right the first time (no leaks), here&#8217;s what you do:
A bit of terminology first: Compression fittings for attaching tubing (piping) commonly have ferrules in them. 

Make sure the tubing has no imperfections particularly at the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/tips-to-no-leaks-the-first-time/</link>
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		<title>Negative on news reporting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Usually not by choice, I watch the local TV news occasionally.  I am not one to bury my head in the sand but I have a real hard time listening to the same dreary stories all the time.   Every life is precious but there is violence, greed, corruption going on every single moment of every day.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/negative-on-news-reporting/</link>
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		<title>A technique to drain your water heater quicker</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Preparations: Many newer heaters have a plastic-type boiler drain that can snap off while attempting to remove them.  All electrical or gas connections must be off and you should open the hot water faucet to cool the tank temperature before beginning.  Also make sure the water is not hot in the tank before draining avoid getting burned. Do not attempt this technique if the heater is in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/a-quick-technique-to-drain-your-water-heater/</link>
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		<title>BreakThroughDigest.com Medical News Website</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This goes under the category of websites that are near and dear to my heart. BreakthroughDigest provides news on cutting edge research and new medical treatment for serious illnesses and diseases.  The site is very comprehensive in its coverage and has new articles daily from leading clinics and universities.  For those unfortunate folks and their families [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/breakthroughdigestcom-medical-news-website/</link>
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		<title>Bought my latest cell phone and wireless plan recently</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every 2 years or so I go shopping for a new phone and wireless plan.  I enjoy the shopping aspect of the hunt and it&#8217;s interesting to me to see how much things change in 2 years.  I have a couple of favorite sites I use to compare plans before I buy. And before that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/bought-my-latest-cell-phone-and-wireless-plan-recently/</link>
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		<title>iSAVE Water-Saving Faucets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most of the time I try to be concious of how much water I am using when I am shaving or showering, but sometimes I forget.  Well here&#8217;s a product for those of us that are green concious and know there will be a water shortage sooner or later. The iSAVE, is an LED display for faucets and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/isave-water-saving-faucets/</link>
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		<title>Book Review: Ultimate Guide to Plumbing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Author is: Merle Henkenius.
A very thorough, well organized, readable how-to guide that will help you through virtually any plumbing challenge. Filled with color photos and illustrations, it teaches basic technique, tool use,  and provides instructions based on current plumbing codes. It even instructs you in soldering techniques.  I mentioned well-organized: Flow charts are also included which are easy to follow.  What [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/book-review-ultimate-guide-to-plumbing/</link>
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		<title>Review of Colitis-Aid.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am a big fan of realistic alternative medical treatment.  I particularly value information coming from someone that is living with an ailment versus the claims of some company trying to sell me something.  I came across a great blog website Colitis-Aid.com which focuses on alternative treatments for IBS, IBD including Crohn&#8217;s and Ulcerative Colitis.  These are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/review-of-colitis-aidcom/</link>
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		<title>Worried about retirement (me too)?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While I enjoy working (most the time), I like most look forward to a less regulated life with more travel, i.e. retirement.  I want to of course do this living in a style I am accustomed to and still provide for my family as needed.  So how much money is that going to take?
  In [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/worried-about-retirement-me-too/</link>
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		<title>Jaded Sports Fan here!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was born and raised on sports and I am still a fan.  I wait in anticipation for the upcoming season for nearly all sports to start.  But once the season is halfway over I become depressed and not because I become bored, it&#8217;s because the seasons are way too long.  Common sense would say playing baseball into October and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/jaded-sports-fan-here/</link>
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		<title>Plumber Kit 105 Pcs, Storage Case, Never Pay Plumber Again</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This kit is one of those &#8216;as seen on TV&#8217; ads, promoted as a must have set with everything you need for quick home plumbing repairs. Includes tube bender, pipe cutter, tube flaring kit, 10ft flexible drain cleaner, 97 pc valve repair kit, thread sealing tape, groove joint pliers, tap reseater and U-shape clamp, all packed in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/plumber-kit-105-pcs-storage-case-never-pay-plumber-again/</link>
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		<title>ScentSationalBrew.com Coffee Fundraiser</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ My good friends at ScentSationalBrew Coffee sell great gourmet coffee (100 flavors) and gift baskets are now providing a great program for fundraising. If you’re looking to do profitable and fun fundraising with great products that will actually please your customers here you go! 
The ScentSationalBrew Coffee fundraiser features over 100 popular gourmet coffee products [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/231/</link>
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		<title>Kohler C3 Series Offers Bidet Style Toilet Seats</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Well I have traveled in Europe and Asia quite a bit so I don&#8217;t look cross-eyed at gadgets like this.  Kohler has jumped into the bidet business with its C3 series toilet seats, using a special &#8220;hydra-cleansing wand&#8221; (pictured at left) to give you a hands-free alternative to toilet paper.
The C3-200 model ($1300, pictured on the toilet [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/kohler-c3-series-toilet-seats-offers-butt-washing-american-style/</link>
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		<title>Commercial real estates</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the hottest vacation spots all over the world is Australia. If you ask 5 people where their dream vacation would be half would say Australia. If you are interested in finding perfect Australia holidays then check online. If you have the opportunity to do so then start packing it is a trip of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/commercial-real-estates/</link>
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		<title>Switzerland ski holidays</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With winter coming up more and more people are looking for that perfect ski vacation. If you want something different and a trip of a lifetime then you should look for  Switzerland ski holidays.  You can find these packages online or you can look under Geneva tourist info if you are thinking of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/switzerland-ski-holidays/</link>
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		<title>Horse Riding</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A great summertime activity to do is to go horse riding. There are centers in most towns or cities that offer this type of activity. Horses are very beautiful animals and not many people get to see one up close all that often. Children as young as 7 love to read about horses and hope [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/horse-riding/</link>
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		<title>Work at Home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[More and more people are finding work at home  jobs because they want to spend more time at home. Another reason is with daycare prices being so expensive there are more work at home moms. Sometimes these situations work out great. There are plenty of these opportunities out there.
You can create your own home [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/work-at-home/</link>
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		<title>Cancer Awareness</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By now many people know someone who has cancer or you know something about it. It seems like cancer happens to more and more people. Research has been shown that with more people who are armed with cancer awareness information that more and more cancers are being caught earlier and earlier.
Having this information it could [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/cancer-awareness/</link>
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		<title>Webmaster Forum</title>
		<description><![CDATA[More and more people are becoming webmasters and as they work on getting their sites ranked in the search engines. There are many different ways that you can go about doing that.
For example, you can try joining a webmaster forum, this will let you talk to other webmasters and you can ask questions as well [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/webmaster-forum/</link>
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		<title>walnuts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday I got into this long conversation with the worker at the health food store about Walnut Health Benefits and what they can do for me.
The black walnut is talked about all the time as it seems , or this guy just was amazed by the benefits that it really had , he just kept [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/walnuts/</link>
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		<title>Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a serious condition just like Muscular Dystrophy but has some different side affects that many will notice over long periods of time, and knowing what is on the road ahead is always a good thing for many.
You can learn all the many wonders about  Muscular Dystrophy Treatment by doing some [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/</link>
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		<title>Bananas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bananas are one of the most commonly loved foods by many Americans these days and the banana is taking the shelfs at the markets by storm as well this time of year.
One of the many foods that Americans love to cook is the traditional Banana bread that just warms you inside after you take that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/bananas/</link>
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		<title>drinking games</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Next week we are going to have a big party for the upcoming holiday and we figured that we would have to find out drink recipes so we could have a great selection of cocktails as well as just the norm.
So I am sure that the men at the party will want to play there [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/drinking-games/</link>
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		<title>Yes you guessed it, a volcano!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just recently my son started to get interested in learning about volcanoes and the awesome power they can have when they erupt, he started telling me about shield volcanoes and we talked for hours.
So then a week later his school announced that they were going to have a science fair and can you guess what [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/yes-you-guessed-it-a-volcano/</link>
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		<title>Whats My Ip</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The other day me and a friend were talking about my ip and he was telling me about this website that tells you &#8220;whats my ip&#8220;. so we went by the website and checked it out and it was actually pretty neat!
So if you are looking for your ip addy then just go to one [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/whats-my-ip/</link>
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		<title>Lakefront Homes for Sale</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people dream of lakefront homes when they think of their perfect house. A place where when they wake up everyday they can look out the window and see mountains and a lake. Something straight out of a fairy tale. But these homes are not always on the market.
But if you went online and types [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/lakefront-homes-for-sale/</link>
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		<title>free game downloads</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are thousands of online arcades to be found on the web. Most of these sites have free game downloads. But you have to be careful because some of these games are free trials and they will cost you a small price at then end of the month. There are plenty of game downloads that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/free-game-downloads/</link>
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		<title>Healthy Smoothies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week I joined a gym and I saw that they had a snack bar. I sat down and had a fruit smoothie. It was one of the best smoothies I have ever had. A lady next to me said that she had heard about a smoothie diet. It is a diet that consist of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/healthy-smoothies/</link>
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		<title>premium watches</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week I was at a party for people who sell items at a discount price. When I got there my husband was looking at  a Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme&#8221; but we did not want to spend the amount of money they were asking for it. So they informed us that they would [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/premium-watches/</link>
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		<title>stuff</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been on a website and it has nothing but tech information on it and you try to read it but it is all in a different language? When I come across a site like that I just leave. The  internet has millions of sites and there are times when I get [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/stuff/</link>
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		<title>entertainment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Super Talk is a website that has a lot of interesting information. This site has no real theme to it, it seems to be a place where people can just come and say on here whatever they feel.
They have posts for movie reviews, fashion  and music. It an be thought of as entertainment or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/entertainment/</link>
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		<title>fun stuff</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a great place to get some great information then try Asum. Asum.org  This website has a lot of fun stuff to look at. You can read some great posts about selling your home or how the new Transformer movie was.
There is such a wide variety of things happening on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.plumberhelper.com/fun-stuff/</link>
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