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Lawn & Garden Articles
Lawn & Garden FAQ
Smart Lawn Sprinkler Tips
Lawn & Garden...After last summer’s high water bills, I’d like to make some changes to my landscaping that’ll preserve its good looks without wasting water and co...
Curtain Drain Solution for Soggy Back Yard
Lawn & Garden, Spring...To move standing water out of a low lying area in your yard, a “curtain drain” works well. A curtain drain is a shallow trench dug to collect water ...
Avoiding Moles
Lawn & Garden...Dear Tom & Leslie,How can I get rid of moles in my yard?Thanks,Tony M., Cuyahoga Falls, OHHi Tony,Thanks for listening. So, you've got some unw.....
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Hot Tips For Cool Summer Home Improvements
Air Conditioning, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Siding...Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete host The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated radio show that fields hundred of calls each week from listeners seeking....
Lawn & Garden Columns
Seven Smart Home Improvements for Under $1000 Each
Bath Remodeling, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining...In an uncertain housing market, dropping big bucks on complex home improvement projects isn’t always the way to go. However, with a little DIY know-h...
All You Need For A Green And Efficient Diy Season
Appliances, Flooring, Home Security, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Spring, Tools...Just as do-it-yourselfers are rallying to tackle their project lists, the 63rd annual National Hardware Show is launching a range of great products an...
Turn Green into Green
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Lawn & Garden, Spring...Homeowners with houses on the market know how challenging today’s real estate market can be. They -- and their houses need an extra edge to stand out ...
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The Compost Connection
Fall, Lawn & Garden, Spring, Summer...If you’re looking for a way to reduce the amount of waste going to the curb every week or reuse some of those kitchen scarps, consider composting....
Going Green While Growing Green: Tips for Creating Smart Lawn Stewardship Program
Green Home Improvement, Lawn & Garden, Summer...Going green in a home lawn care program doesn't have to be a daunting task. There are some easy, cost-effective steps homeowners can take to improve ...
Going Green While Growing Green
Green Home Improvement, Lawn & Garden, Spring...Going green in a home lawn care program doesn't have to be a daunting task. There are some easy, cost-effective steps homeowners can take to improve ...
Curb Appeal Kicked Up a Notch
Lawn & Garden, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Spring...When it comes to your home’s exterior, color is currency. With millions of homes across the country currently on the market, smart homeowners are diff...
Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree
Decorating & Design, Fall, Lawn & Garden...As urban pumpkin patches give way to tree lots and cut-your-own Christmas tree growers open their ranches for business, it’s time to start thinking ab...
Winter’s Helpers
Air Conditioning, Decorating & Design, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Siding, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights...Though early autumn days may still be spent outside, it won’t be long until cooler weather and winter storms conspire to send you indoors. Before batt...
2007 August Money Pit Weekend To-do Projects
Cleaning, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Storage & Organization, Summer...Yes, we know you are still sweating bullets right now and almost everyone is, or knows someone who is, on vacation. But as the summer season begins i...
Home Improvement Projects with the Kids
Decks & Porches, Lawn & Garden, Miscellaneous, Outdoor Structures, Patio, Storage & Organization, Summer...With school out for summer and a list of seasonal projects ahead of you, don’t discount the potential value and fun of getting young do-it-yourselfers...
Drip Irrigation Tips
Lawn & Garden, Summer...Drip- or Micro-irrigation makes watering more efficient, saves you time, conserves water and makes sure your plants will thrive!...
Outdoor Living Trends
Decks & Porches, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Structures, Patio, Spring, Summer...Improving an outdoor space is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to increase your home’s footprint, its value, and the day-to-day quality of life y...
May Weekend Projects
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Cleaning, Lawn & Garden, Spring, Tools...As spring weather streaks to the finish line, you have one wonderful month left to get your spring home improvement projects complete before summer su...
Gearing Up for DIY Season With Tips from the 2007 National Hardware Show
Decorating & Design, Lawn & Garden, Spring, Summer, Tools...Now that it’s high season for home improvement projects, you may be revising your winter wish list to match a quickly crowding summer calendar. Before...
Building a Retaining Wall
Fall, Lawn & Garden, Spring, Summer, Winter...A well-built retaining wall has many benefits: structures are protected from soil eroding either away from or toward their foundations, the integrity ...
Spring Home Improvement Product Picks
Bath Remodeling, Doors, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing...Spring home improvement projects to greet the season with easy, cost-effective improvements that add style and value ...
March Weekend Projects
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Electrical, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Spring...Spring is about to be sprung. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s a great time to add a few projects to your home improvement to-do list......
Protect Your Home From Break-ins During The Holidays
Doors, Lawn & Garden, Lighting, Safety, Windows & Skylights...This year’s holiday season promises to be as busy and wonderfully hectic as ever – shopping and gift-giving, decorating and celebrating with friends ....
Hot Tips For Cool Summer Home Improvements
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decks & Porches, Lawn & Garden, Patio...Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete host The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated radio show that fields hundred of calls each week from listeners seeking...
Outdoor Improvements
Decks & Porches, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Structures, Patio...From House Beautiful Home Remodeling & DecoratingTom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete host The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated radio show that fie....
Beat The Heat And Bust Those Energy Bills
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden...With summer officially underway, many people are already cranking up their air conditioners. While a cool home can be a welcome refuge from sultry te....
Save Cold Cash On Summer Water Bills
Lawn & Garden...Has your grass been looking more like a hay field than the lush lawn you'd like? Record heat and little rainfall are making the summer of '97 one o......
Cooling Tips For Summer
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Roofing...With summer upon us, a cool house is a welcome escape. But you don't have to get hot-headed in your attempts to beat the heat. There are lots of thi.....
Two Seconds Is Too Late
Lawn & Garden, Pool, Safety...For much of the country, Memorial Day marks the start of outdoor summer fun, like backyard barbecues, beaches and parties. Unfortunately, this hol.....
Don’t Let Your Land Become A Dustbowl
Lawn & Garden...Instead of gardening, you may feel like humming dustbowl ballads while reading “The Grapes of Wrath” as much of the of the country remains gripped by....
A Growing Movement Towards Low-water Planting
Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden...Xeriscape is a way of making an attractive, sustainable landscape that conserves water. Colorado Springs Utilities have a large demonstration garden ....
Creating The Perfect ‘Lightscape’
Decorating & Design, Electrical, Lawn & Garden, Lighting...In an ideal world, you’ve renovated the house -- inside and out -- and your green thumb means the landscaping would win awards. But why stop there? ...
Some Illuminating Ideas When Using Outdoor Lighting
Decorating & Design, Electrical, Lawn & Garden, Lighting...Landscape designers try to achieve a look that is natural, multi-dimensional and dramatic when using outdoor lighting. A quick read-through of the fo....
Picking Perfect Christmas Trees
Decorating & Design, Fall, Lawn & Garden...The festive smell of a fresh pine tree is one of the memorable elements of the holiday season. But do you know how to pick a pine tree and keep it f....
Lawn & Garden Tips
First Impressions Count
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Lawn & Garden...If you are planning on selling your home anytime soon, curb appeal is one of the most important thing to consider. Experts agree that the best way to....
Natural Climate Control Takes Root
Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden...One of the best forms of air conditioning is free. This instant energy saver can take root if you plant deciduous trees on the south and west sides o....
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Avoiding A Big Drain On Your Wallet
Lawn & Garden...Water draining improperly from the exterior of your house can be a big drain on your wallet by causing a host of serious problems. Foundations, wall ....
Prune Down Spring Yarkwork
Lawn & Garden...Yardwork. In the winter? Absolutely -- if you want to prune down your spring workload. Winter is the time to prune fruit trees and rose bushes, befo....
Pining Away At The Holidays
Lawn & Garden, Miscellaneous...Are pine needles giving you a bigger headache than holiday eggnog? To prevent needles from spreading when you take down the Christmas tree, place a ....
Lawn Not Dead, Just Dormant
Lawn & Garden...If the summer sun and a lack of rain have left your lawn looking more like a hayfield then a park, don’t fret. A pretty, green lawn may be in your fu....
Retaining Walls Require Professional Touch
Lawn & Garden, Walls & Ceilings...Retaining walls involve special planning, from start to finish and are one home improvement project that really do require a professional. Local buil....
Greenery At The Front Door
Lawn & Garden...Landscaping around your front door provides a winning welcome to your home. But if you live in a high-rise apartment, landscaping isn’t always possi....
Lush Lawn Or Empty Wallet?
Lawn & Garden...When, where and how much water you use on your lawn can mean the difference between a lush lawn or an empty wallet. Water early in the day to prevent....
Real Outdoor Architecture
Lawn & Garden...Does your yard need an architect? A landscape architect can help you design a unique, eye-pleasing outdoor look. From trees and shrubs, to the perfec....
Planting Seeds
Lawn & Garden...Ready to plant the garden of your dreams? Here’s the “dirt” on where to start. Your flower garden can be a bloom or a bust – so keep these things ....
Greenhouse Framing
Lawn & Garden...You don’t need a green thumb to build your own green house. But the framing material is critical for your greenhouse to last, so consider your optio....
Lawnmower Maintenance
Lawn & Garden, Tools...You’ve probably done a spring car tune up – how about a lawn mower tune up? Before you rev up the lawnmower, check the spark plug wire connection, ....
Lawn & Garden Product Reviews
New Tool Makes Yardwork a Breeze
Fall, Lawn & Garden, Spring, Summer...The lightweight, but powerful Ryobi One+ 18-volt pole pruner, is great for trimming small limbs and the telescoping shaft allows you to reach branches...
Make Yardwork a Breeze
Lawn & Garden...Weighing in at just 5.2 pounds, the Ryobi One+ hedgetrimmer offers gardeners and lawn enthusiasts the powerof an electric unit, but withou...
The Grass is Always Greener...
Fall, Lawn & Garden, Spring, Summer...Keep you lawn looking lush and healthy all season long. The secret to a healthy lawn is the right fertilizer and proper application. Give your home ...
Lawn & Garden E-newsletter
Lawn & Garden E-newsletter Articles
Stage Your Home for Faster Sale - 12/28 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Safety, Winter...Selling a home these days can be tough – excess inventory plus the threat of foreclosure is making it a buyers market. How do you attract potential b...
Home for the Holidays - 11/16 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Electrical, Fall, Lawn & Garden, Lighting, Mold, Painting & Staining, Storage & Organization, Windows & Skylights...They're baa-aack... It's that time of year - your relatives are coming! Before you panic that your home isn't up to par, take a breath and do some ve...
Worry-Free Winter Haven 10/12 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Caulking, Decorating & Design, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Safety, Tools, Windows & Skylights...You are probably enjoying the last few days of comfortable autumn weather and trying NOT to think about winterizing your home for the chill ahead. Bu...
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DIY Dangers - 9/7 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Appliances, Energy Savings, Fall, Faucets, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Safety...You want to do-it-yourself, but SHOULD you? You may have the guts and gusto to tackle home improvement yourself, but make sure you also have the skil...
Is Your Water Heater Dumb? 8/24 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Appliances, Energy Savings, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Lawn & Garden, Product Recomendations, Summer, Windows & Skylights...Your water heater is dumb. If it's that big drum sitting in your utility closet that holds about 40 gallons of hot water, whether you need it or not,...
Curb Appeal Matters - 8/10 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Walls & Ceilings...Americans love their lawns and yards. Last year, they spent nearly $45 billion on professional lawn and garden services for their outdoor spaces, mak...
DIY with your KID! 7/27 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Storm Proofing, Summer...It’s the mid-summer doldrums. The excitement of "no more pencils, no more books" has worn off, and the kids are probably starting to get to you about...
Home Safe Home June 1st Money Pit e-Newsletter
Appliances, Electrical, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Product Recomendations, Tools...Mark your calendars - June is Home Safety Month! When it comes to your house, we all want the same thing: a safe comfortable home in good community. ...
Don't Forget Mom! 5/11 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Contractors, Decorating & Design, Fall, Lawn & Garden, Product Recomendations, Spring, Summer...Urgent reminder: don’t forget Mom this weekend! Mother’s Day is Sunday and if you’ve got a handy mom in your family, there’s never been a better time...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 13th
Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Mold...How green is your countertop? We're not talking about whether it's a nice shade of chartreuse. Is it made from recycled material, VOC free or made f...
Cold Cash, Hot Home Improvements 3/23 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Doors, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining...Here at The Money Pit, we’re always encouraging you to do it yourself, but of course you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to help. Unless what ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for December 15th
Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Lighting...Deck the halls, but do it safely! This time of year, festivities and can turn tragic when an overloaded electrical outlet causes a shock or a dried o...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 18th
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Tools...If it’s hot where you are, the last thing you want is to have your AC conk out. It’s been known to happen at the worst possible time. Don’t panic! ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 28th
Air Conditioning, Contractors, Decks & Porches, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden...Two words have created a big buzz this summer: global warming. And with the temperatures soaring everywhere from the Northeast to the West Coast, the...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 21st
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Structure...Imagine buying a new car and having it dumped in your driveway piece by piece. Every component would then be assembled on site. Does this sound craz...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 14th
Air Conditioning, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Home Security, Lawn & Garden...If you’re uncomfortably hot, there’s no need to crank up the AC for relief. There are things you can do that are cheap, easy and smart to keep cool A...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 7th
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Product Recomendations...Want the secrets to growing the best lawn ever? If you are all thumbs instead of a having a green thumb when it comes to caring for you lawn – there ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 28th
Faucets, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Roofing...Ask anybody who's ever installed their own faucet, and they'll tell you the hardest part about putting in a new faucet is getting the old one out. But...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 14th
Appliances, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden...Snow on the ground might not be such a distant memory where you are, but the shrubs and trees are sensing a change in the weather - and are starting t...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 16th
Air Conditioning, Garage, Heating, Lawn & Garden...When was the last time your car saw the inside of your garage? If you’re like many Americans, the answer might be: never! As we accumulate more stuff,...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 22nd
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Energy Savings, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Toilet, Tub & Shower...Temperatures have gone from just sweltering to downright dangerous. A record-setting heat wave is scorching the U.S., with deadly results in some par...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 24th
Decorating & Design, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden...According to one recent study, Americans are spending $30 billion dollars on landscaping services to create an outdoor space that's just as attractive...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 3rd
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Safety...Don't look now, but the termites are swarming. Experts say these tiny insects cause $5 billion dollars in damage to homes and businesses each year. ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 10th
Bath Remodeling, Contractors, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden...All over the country, Americans are pouring money into their biggest investment. Remodeling existing houses remains a big trend. Among the most popu...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 27th
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Faucets, Lawn & Garden...The Memorial Day long weekend marks the unofficial start of summer… when homeowners dust off the grill, spruce up the lawn and start spending much mor...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 6th
Appliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Safety...This week we celebrate Mother's Day with some eye-opening trends in home improvement. Did you know that one in three women takes on improvement projec...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 15th
Bath Remodeling, Contractors, Foundation, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden...Hiring a contractor for your home improvement project? You should pick the products to be used. Most people choose their own brands of exterior pain...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 29th
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Storm Proofing...You go, girl! It turns out women are the power consumers. While most of us have known all along that women love to shop ‘til they drop, it’s what th...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 2nd:
Fences & Gates, Lawn & Garden, Miscellaneous, Toilet...Did you know that April is Pest Management Month? No fooling! And no, that doesn't mean you get to tell your mother-in-law what you really think of ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for March 19th:
Lawn & Garden, Miscellaneous, Plumbing...Spring is just days away, and with the first bits of green poking through the bare, brown earth… homeowners thoughts are turning to lawn and garden ca...
Newsletter dated 03-05-2005
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Lawn & Garden, Toilet...It's a trend that's taken firm root on balconies, patios and windowsills all over the country. We're talking about container gardening. This form of...
Lawn & Garden Transcripts
Lawn & Garden On Air
Transcript For August 11, 2007, Hour 1
Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Lighting, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
Transcript For July 14, 2007, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Cleaning, Doors, Foundation, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Patio, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
Transcript For November 25, 2006, Hour 1
Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Electrical, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Stairs & Railings, Walls & Ceilings...
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Transcript For October 14, 2006, Hour 2
Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Remodels & Additions, Siding...Transcript For September 16, 2006, Hour 1
Cleaning, Energy Savings, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Storage & Organization, Tools...Transcript For September 2, 2006, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For July 22, 2006, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Bath Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For July 1, 2006, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Contractors, Electrical, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For July 1, 2006, Hour 2
Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For June 24, 2006, Hour 2
Decks & Porches, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For June 10, 2006, Hour 1
Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For April 22, 2006, Hour 1
Cleaning, Flooring, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Safety, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For April 8, 2006, Hour 1
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Siding, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For February 4, 2006, Hour 2
Cleaning, Energy Savings, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Structures, Plumbing, Siding...Lawn & Garden News Releases
Lawn & Garden News Releases
Winter’s Helpers
Air Conditioning, Decorating & Design, Fall, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Siding, Windows & Skylights...While most American do-it-yourselfers continue to make the most of a temperate autumn, it won’t be long until cooler weather and seasonal storms send ...
What’s Hot In Home Improvement
Caulking, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Garage, Home Security, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Safety...
From “for Sale” To “sold”
Cleaning, Doors, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Mold...
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Summer Lawn Care
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Lawn & Garden...Ten Tips To Avoid Winter Woes
Chimneys, Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Roofing...Ghosts And Goblins Create Holiday Problems
Cleaning, Home Security, Lawn & Garden, Miscellaneous, Safety...Lawn & Garden Radio Show News
How-to Radio Hosts Named Spokespersons For 2005 National Hardware Show In Las Vegas
Appliances, Bath Remodeling, Caulking, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Doors, Electrical, Energy Savings, Faucets, Fences & Gates, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Lighting, Miscellaneous, Painting & Staining, Pets, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Safety, Stairs & Railings, Storage & Organization, Toilet, Tools, Tub & Shower...
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