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Copper adhesive should fix leak under sink

Q: I have a problem with my plumbing. Below my kitchen sink is a copper pipe that comes out of the wall, extends for about a foot and then goes back into the wall. I have noticed a small leak coming from a fitting and it needs to be repaired. My problem is that I’m scared to use a torch as I don’t want to burn my house down. Is there any other choice?

Top 10 best travel hacks to save the most

Experts have a lot of unique hacks for how to save money when you’re booking travel or are already on the road. Here are our top 10 tips.

Microchip shortage, demand not likley to end soon

Even before the pandemic struck, demand for microchips exceeded supply. However, the global spread of COVID-19 created the perfect storm when it came to microchips.

Networking in college can help you jump-start your career

Getting a job fresh out of college isn’t easy, especially since the current job market is saturated with new grads. Scoring an entry-level position takes more than just the perfect resume or 4.0 GPA. It’s about knowing the right people and taking advantage of the networks you’ve created while at school.

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Southern Nevada is known for its beautiful desert sunsets, bountiful buffets and Elvis impersonators. It’s also home to some serious pests such as scorpions, spiders, ants, silverfish, bees and wasps. They thrive here thanks to hot summers, mild winters, seasonal rains and human settlements.

 
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Pass-through windows merge indoor, outdoor spaces

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Always check out rules governing pesticides use

It is important to follow all federal, state or local laws or ordinances pertaining to the use of a pesticide — whether it is used to kill weeds, insects, protect plants from diseases or terminate the life of a critter — and that any pesticide is used as a last resort.

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