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Saying goodbye to a co-worker is a bittersweet experience. However, by planning the perfect office farewell party you can send your colleague off in style while at the same time letting her know how much you care.

Vertical clothing racks can help you save space in a small bedroom or closet, but it's sometimes difficult to find tension rods long enough to stretch from floor to ceiling. Even if you can find one, many of the tension rods available in stores are too flimsy to hold vertical clothing racks.

Splitting is a common problem in nectarines, with some varieties more prone to splitting than others. Nectarine skin is thin and fragile. It splits easily because of poor growing conditions or improper handling.

The space beneath the kitchen sink is exposed to high levels of humidity and may even be exposed to water through leaky plumbing. Over time, this can cause the wood under the sink to rot.

Vegetable glues are easily and cheaply made, and get their adhesive qualities from the natural polymer chains of organic molecules found in plant starches. The starch comes from vegetables, plant roots, tubers and seeds. One of the most common vegetable glues is wheatpaste, also known as the papier-mache glue.

The difference between an amateur crochet project and a professional crochet project may be found in one thing -- the edging. Fine stitching along the edge of a blanket or even on an article of clothing, such as a cardigan, can make perfect final touches.

Range hoods remove smoke, fumes, moisture and odor from the kitchen. Homeowners who want to pass these substances to the outside air without going through their roof may instead divert the range hood's air duct through an overhanging soffit on the side of the house.

Depending on the geographical characteristics surrounding the settlement, apartment buildings can use conventional and alternative septic system types. These can range from systems that process wastewater more efficiently to models that work effectively in areas with minimum layers of soil.

Tar paper, which is a paper-like material soaked in tar, is used for building homes. Primarily used for roofs, you can also use tar paper to line exterior walls before finishing them. Tar paper always goes on the outside of buildings and its primary use is as a waterproofing agent.

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that aims to optimize the flow of positive energy into a building. Feng shui places great importance on the direction of your front door. Energy, also called chi, needs a clear path to flow through your home.