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I am a freelance writer specializing in home and lifestyle topics. You can find my work at Family Handyman, Taste of Home, POPSUGAR, The Belladonna, Your Tango, The Organized Mom, Reader's Digest, and Curbly. I hold a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication.

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How to Build an Under-Deck Roof

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By Erica Young Verified
| Yahoo Singapore Verified
A second story deck is a dream come true for outdoor entertaining, but what about the space underneath the deck? Normally, rainwater drips down between the deck boards, so it’s not a great place for seating unless you want to get wet. That’s where an under-deck roof comes in. An under-deck roof is basically a dropped ceiling installed underneath the deck that redirects rainwater and creates a spacious, shaded, and, most importantly, dry area to use as you wish.
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8 Tips for Meeting your New Neighbors

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By Erica Young Verified
| The Family Handyman Verified
Buying a home and moving in is an exciting life event that inevitably comes with its fair share of stress. According to a recent study by the University of Auckland, "The process of giving up an established home and social network and relocating to another neighborhood, city, or country is often accompanied by feelings of loss, alienation, and fear of uncertainty." One way to ease those stressful feelings is to create friendships and a sense of community with your new neighbors.
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Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy The science behind Bluetooth — and why it keeps dropping your connection

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By Erica Young Verified
| MSN Verified
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development. List of partners (vendors) Erica Young You probably use Bluetooth technology multiple times a day, without even thinking about it.
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