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Across the country homes are taking longer to sell. If you have a home for sale, you might consider making a few changes to attract buyers in the cooling real estate market. Not only is the market cooling, so will the weather. It may feel hot to you right now, but in a few weeks, the evenings will get chilly.

Home sellers who stage their homes take advantage of advanced sales techniques. One of the most popular home upgrades today is the addition of a backyard firepit or fireplace. There's something magical about sitting around the glow of a fire that makes people feel great. That's one reason many people go camping, for the simple joy of sitting by a crackling campfire.

Prepare for cool weather selling with a backyard fire. Besides a fireplace, you have many options. At the high end of the scale, you could get a propane type of unit that comes in a terra cotta vase-like container. These types of outdoor fireplaces come in a variety of styles and sizes, which look good on any patio. Point out to home buyers that this fire feature has the added advantage of requiring virtually no cleanup, since these fireplaces don't burn any solid matter.

If your home would benefit from the more rustic appeal of a firepit, you have a number of choices, including one that features a copper cauldron. It's like putting your campfire in a large hand-hammered copper pot, measuring about three feet across and two feet deep. Cauldrons are large enough to become the focal point of an otherwise ordinary backyard.

There's also a propane version of that type of firepit available with molded logs that appear to be burning. This fire enhancement also features the same easy cleanup as the propane-powered terra cotta unit, since no solid material actually burns.

There are a number of firepit rings available that can be customized any way you want, depending only upon your imagination and budget. Generally, a custom firepit should be about 18 inches tall, to prevent sparks from escaping -- and possibly ending up in your buyer's lap. A diameter of 30 inches offers plenty of room for a nice-sized fire. Stone or concrete blocks are generally used to surround the firepit, though you could dress up the pit by using a more decorative stone, such as slate.

Before you build a custom firepit, check codes with your building department or local fire department. In our area, it's easy to get a free permit.

Enchant your home buyers with an outdoor fire. Find a fire feature to suit your home style and take advantage of this growing trend among landscape designers. Entice your buyers with a fire and invite them to stay longer connecting to your home. Light your fire, a few candles or torches, and serve warm drinks. Turn your backyard into a buyer's dream with fire.

Copyright 2006 Jeanette J. Fisher

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When choosing cosmetic ingredients you should always read the label, read the fine print for any side effects warning they may have. If you are unsure of what product you should choose, you can always check out the Environmental Working Group website on the internet before purchasing any sort of cosmetic product. Many product packages are designed to make you believe that the product is gentle and safe to use on any type of skin, when in fact it may contain ingredients that are irritating to the skin and may actually cause allergic reactions.

You should avoid products containing such ingredients as parabens, amines, and talc. Parabens are endocrine disrupters which mean they disturb the hormone balance in your body and can cause allergic reactions and may even be related to breast cancer tumors. Amiens are chemicals that can combine with nitrosating which is known to cause cancer. Some commonly used cosmetics that contain Amiens are Cocamide MEA, DEA, TEA, and sodium hydroxymethylglycinate. Talc which is commonly found in baby power and makeup such as blushes, face powder, and liquid foundation, can be dangerous to health if it contains asbestiform fibers, which can cause cancer.

Other products to be avoided are products containing Coal Tar, Aluminum and Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. Coal Tar, which is the synthetic colors used in lipsticks and shampoos should be avoided because these chemicals have been known to cause headaches, nausea, allergies, cancer and skin disorders among other things. Yellow #10 is a perfect example of a synthetic color. Aluminum is found in many products such as eye shadow, eye liner and mascara and is a neurotoxin that is known to damage the heart and lungs and can also cause infertility and Alzheimers disease. Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is found in skin crmes and toothpastes and this helps the product to make its lather. This toxic ingredient makes the skin dry and can also combine with other ingredients to create toxic compounds.

When making a choice of what products to choose, look for products that are labeled environmentally friendly, because these products are made through natural processes, using natural ingredients and without harmful chemicals. Also be very careful when choosing soaps, because there are many poor quality soaps out there on the market that contain ingredients that can strip the skin of its natural moisture shield which can break down the bodys immune system leaving the skin dry and thereby causing the skin to age more rapidly.

Find more information and resources on skin care at http://www.allaboutskincare.net a website offering tips, advice and resources on topics such as acne aveda skin care, aging skin care, Mary Kay cosmetics, dry skin care and even wart removal.

Bigfoot campers have been offered by Bigfoot RV for almost thirty years. The company is known for its excellence in recreational vehicles including motorhomes, travel trailers, and truck campers. In fact Bigfoot, as a company, prides itself on producing high quality products that are built to last.

Bigfoot campers are made through a Lean Certified manufacturing process that assures customers that their recreational vehicle has been inspected and has met strict Quality Assurance requirements. It is important for consumers to know that even the most minor flaw or indiscretion is corrected before the product can move on to the next step.

Bigfoot campers are built to meet the needs of the adventurous customer. In fact, Bigfoot campers are a wonderful way to travel and relax at an RV resort or campsite while at the same time the perfect way to explore other parts of the country.

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This expanding model offers fabulous comfort and will make even the most city-loving individual have a higher regard for camping and travel. This particular camper features the patented Fibrecore Wallsystem which provides superior insulation.

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Inside Bigfoot campers, you will feel just like you are at home. The interior features washable vinyl wall paneling, a foam mattress, 42 headroom in the bunk area, day/night shades, bedside storage boxes, a TV shelf, venetian blinds in the galley, a 3 burner cooktop, a fluorescent light in the galley, 12 volt rangehood, monitor panel, stainless steel sink, a cutting board, a single lever faucet, and a refrigerator.

All this and we still havent gotten to the molded fiberglass shower enclosure, city water hookup, the porcelain toilet, the smoke detector, fire extinguisher, and carbon monoxide detector.

Choosing any Bigfoot camper is the right decision. All models are built with your safety and comfort in mind. Go ahead and get headed on a great adventure today!

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