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
As warmer weather settles over the country, your thoughts may be turning toward spring cleaning and preparing your house for summer. While there are a number of ways to clean your house and make it fresh for the coming year, such as washing curtains and sweeping dust from behind your furniture, there are a few areas that could use a scrubbing that you may not have thought about. Chimney
16 April 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
An edible garden is a captivating accent when planted just outside your kitchen or deck. This ensures that the chef in the house always has access to fresh plants, herbs, and veggies that can enhance simple dishes or recipes. Here are some things to keep in mind: Getting ready to plant Don't try to create a garden plot that is too large, or it may create more work than you intend.
5 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
A dishwasher can be a pretty big investment, and you probably don't want to replace it if you don't have to. A good appliance repair professional can make repairs to your existing dishwasher, but there are many situations in which you're better off buying a new unit. These are three common signs that it's time to buy a new dishwasher for your home. 1. Your Shelves are Rusty If you begin to notice rust on the shelves in your dishwasher, it's probably time to start thinking about making a replacement.
16 February 2015
If eyes are the windows to the soul, then your home's windows are important for two reasons: 1) From the outside looking in, your windows frame your life and lifestyle, and 2) from the inside, your windows direct the eyes to certain vistas and views. It makes sense, then, that your windows, like the rest of your home, should be treated as an important design element. Many practical, traditional window treatments (drapes, shutters, etc.
5 February 2015
A dishwasher can need repairs for several reasons, especially if there are problems with the lines and pipes that run to the dishwasher. If you want to reduce the chances of needing a repair, then here are 3 great tips. Clean with Vinegar If too much hard water builds up in your dishwasher, the heating element may not be able to properly dry your dishes in a normal cycle. Eventually, the heating element can go out or may not work properly from all of the caked on minerals.
29 January 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
