Now that those warm days of summer have finally arrived, many homeowners enjoy spending their days relaxing on the patio. While the warmth of the sun may feel wonderful, it is important to protect yourself from the strong rays that could lead to an uncomfortable sunburn. If you plan to spend a lot of time out on your patio during the summer, you may want to consider using a patio cover.
17 June 2015
If you are updating the decor of your home, you are probably changing the appearance or type of drapes that you currently have. Although it is not unusual to consider drapes and curtains to be interchangeable, there are actually some distinct differences that you should be able to spot. By doing so, you will be able to make the most appropriate choice of drapes so that the decor of your home stays both attractive and modern in the future.
28 May 2015
People often assume that dark carpets are easier to clean than light-colored carpets, since they don't show stains as easily. While this may or may not be true, cleaning dark carpets does require some special attention to detail. Follow these tips the next time you shampoo or spot-clean your dark carpet, and you'll have a greater chance of success with fewer mishaps. Test any carpet cleaner you use in an inconspicuous area.
5 May 2015
Many people seek alternatives to using chemicals to control weeds in their gardens. If you are growing fruits and vegetables to feed you and your family, you have to be extra careful with using chemicals to control weeds. There are numerous ways you can avoid using harmful chemicals like laying landscaping fabric to control weeds. Here is how you should lay landscaping fabric in your garden. What You Will Need:
30 March 2015
Small apartments and homes with compact rooms may not have enough space to keep convenient items such as electronics or reading materials. Storage chests may be too big to add, but if you consider using side tables to add a second level of storage for your items, you may find a few more convenient places to settle your objects without packing the closets to the brim. Consider a few ways that cheap side tables can make your storage woes less problematic.
20 March 2015
There might be a lot of snow falling across the United States this winter, but water usage will still be at a premium in most places once the winter ends. Droughts are expected to continue in many regions and many homeowners will struggle with ways to keep their lawns and gardens looking lush and healthy while limiting their water usage. One method you can use to conserve water while making sure your landscaping needs are still met is by installing an underground sprinkler system.
24 February 2015
If you want to have healthy trees, they will need to be regularly trimmed. This requires the right tools, such as saws, cutters and shears. There are some tools, like chainsaws, that can make the job of trimming trees a lot easier. Having all the right tools can make it easier to care for your trees when you cannot have a tree service do the job for you. Here are four of the most essential tools you will need to trim and care for your trees:
26 January 2015
Owning your own home can be among the most exciting and satisfying parts of anyone's life, but it is not without its challenges. Home ownership means being responsible for building a knowledge base on a wide variety of repairs, and building that base can be a challenge for those without a background in maintenance. Your windows are the gateway to the world, and they're also among the most vulnerable parts of your home.
22 January 2015
Take a family photograph and attach it to a large wood slice to make a beautiful wall plaque to hang in your home. Add some other decorative materials and you will own a keepsake that you will enjoy looking at each day. Use These Items large wood slice soapy water sponge electric sander sandpaper photograph wood glue varnish paintbrush lace scissors picture hanging kit screw driver heavy duty nail hammer ruler Clean And Sand The Wood
14 January 2015
When it comes to choosing countertops for your kitchen during a renovation, you most likely want to turn your head at everything except for stone. This is because stone is the most natural in appearance and does increase the value of your home. However, stone countertops can be expensive. If you are wondering what you can do to lower the cost of your kitchen renovation while still increasing the value of your home, then you should definitely consider turning to quartz countertops instead.
7 January 2015
