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Can a Restrictive Covenant Be Removed From a Property?

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Restrictive covenants help enforce standards and uniformity in neighborhoods. But they can also ban you from building fences, adding a pool and even cutting down trees. So how can you get out a restrictive covenant?

What the Stuff?!: The 5 Scariest Medieval Torture Devices

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Back in the Middle Ages, people (usually men) took the time to invent horrific devices to inflict suffering so grotesque... it became an artform. Here are 5 of the scariest torture devices we came up with during the medieval era.

The Ultimate Smart Homes Quiz

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If you're so smart, why would you need a smart home? The answer is for a variety of reasons, including saving energy costs, personal safety, even greater comfort. Take this quiz and see the smartest things in homes.

Can You Name These Cars From Country Music Videos?

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Cars and country go together like biscuits and gravy. You don't have to be as crazy about a Mercury as Alan Jackson or as obsessed with a Mustang as Jeff Carson to recognize all of these cars, so give it your best shot!

Can You Correctly ID These Common Pieces of Construction Equipment?

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Can you differentiate between a Phillips screwdriver and a flathead? Do you know what a crawler-loader is? If so, this is the quiz for you! Test your knowledge of all different types of construction site equipment with this ultimate challenge!

Are Expired Foods Still Safe to Eat?

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Surprisingly, the date stamped on your unopened can of tuna doesn't really have much to do with how safe it is to eat. So what does it mean, and how can you decide whether to eat it or chuck it?

Why Syncing Traffic Lights May Not Reduce Congestion

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Ever get red light after red light when you're driving? Often, it's because traffic lights aren't synced to each other. But would doing so really fix traffic problems?

10 Fantastic Fads of the 1990s

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We like defining decades by their trends, fads and fashion. The '90s are a little hard to define, because the '80s were so easy to describe, but here are a few fantastic fads that are all '90s, all the way.

How to Paint Galvanized Metal

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Paint doesn't adhere to galvanized metal. But that doesn't that mean it's impossible to paint the stuff. We'll give you step-by-step instructions how to paint galvanized metal so it never peels.

10 Effective Solutions: How to Keep Bugs Out of House

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Whether you're frightened or fascinated by insects, you can probably agree they don't belong in your home. But how can you keep something so small from worming its way into your walls?

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