As a new homeowner, dealing with weeds can be frustrating. In addition to worrying about the landscaping mess left behind by the previous homeowners, you might also worry about the message your yard could be sending to your friends and neighbors. However, you don't have to let a few dandelions destroy your Saturday morning. Here are two ways you might be able to keep those weeds from overtaking your outdoors space:
18 June 2015
Purchasing a new dishwasher for your family is a great way to cut down on your workload and modernize your kitchen, but it isn't a small investment. If you have recently purchased a new dishwasher, you probably want to make it last for as long as possible. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to make your dishwasher last for a long time to come, all while helping to improve its performance.
1 June 2015
If you want to keep your home warmer in the winter, and lower your heating costs too, the first place to start is the attic. Proper insulation will keep cold air out and keep your living space much warmer. Here are some tips for improving your attic insulation. Check Old Insulation If you have rolls of insulation on the floor, check to see if they are compressed, wet, or moldy. If so, you should remove the old insulation before you install new material.
6 May 2015
While there are several different types of materials used to make kitchen countertops, granite and quartz are among the most popular, especially if you want your kitchen to have a modern, gourmet appearance. The two materials are very similar, yet they have some differences that could affect your buying decision. Here's how quartz and granite compare. Manufacturing Process Granite is cut from the earth in big slabs. Each slab has its own unique design and color.
19 April 2015
Living out in the country can be a wonderful way of life – you get lots of peace and quiet, but you also often have to deal with driving on dirt and gravel roads. Gravel roads will not only essentially chew up the treat on your tires, but you will frequently pick up nails, bits of metal and other oddball objects that will give you a lot of flat tires – usually when it is most inconvenient.
31 March 2015
Springs is on the way and you might have found yourself smitten with spring fever. When cleaning up the house this spring, consider renting out a self storage unit. It can help the process move along rather swimmingly and get you back on track for the normal life. So, how can self storage help you through the seasonal changes? Rotate Out Your Seasonal Stuff This is where self storage really shines.
20 March 2015
Moving from one place to another can be a huge pain, largely because you often have to figure out unique ways to deal with your belongings. If you have a number of items that you need to stash away somewhere before moving, renting out a storage unit is one of the best ways to go about it. To that end, you'll need to make sure that you follow some guidelines that will allow you to make the absolute most of this process.
5 March 2015
If you want to bring a serene spot or tranquil garden area to your home or property, you may be able to create a living canopy of carefully-selected plants to provide a restful and beautiful space. The hanging, climbing, and weeping plants, vines, and trees, will make a quiet, obscured spot that is ideal for lounging, conversing, or relaxing. Create your own serenity garden with the following tips: Vines Vines help to provide the obscurity and privacy in your serenity garden.
25 February 2015
Outdoor furniture is so inviting, especially to to spiders and other nesting pests. However, as a homeowner, the last thing you want to do is sit down on a patio chair and find that a spider or mud dauber has made its nest under your buttocks. If you want to avoid an uncomfortably nauseating scenario of newborn arachnids or wasp larvae sticking to you, here is how you can keep these pests away from the patio furniture.
6 February 2015
If you love having a gorgeous back yard but you don't want to put a lot of time into maintaining it, there are some steps you can take that will provide just what you want. Besides keeping things simple, you'll be doing the environment a lot of good, too. Ground Cover - Get rid of your grass! Think of the hours that have to be spent mowing your lawn, fertilizing it,0 and keeping it free of pests.
22 January 2015