Have you recently moved into a house with a yard? Are you trying to figure out how to care for your lawn to make it look as nice as possible? Lawn care can be a challenging, but it is nice to watch all of your hard work pay off. Fortunately, there are things you can do that will make your new task easier. Some of these things include the following. Read More»
If you are planning to have your home professionally cleaned on a regular basis, the janitorial staff that will clean your home may need to special instructions in order to provide service that meets your needs. Here are a few things that you may need to specify: Allergies to Household Cleaners If you or your family members are allergic to certain cleaning agents, you will need to inform the cleaning staff before the first cleaning appointment. Read More»
If you have railings complete with glass panels bordering each side of a staircase in your home, you are most likely enjoying the modern appearance it gives to the area. One way to increase the majestic look glass railing panels give to a room is with the addition of etched designs. Adding etching to glass will instantly personalize the staircase with a great new look. Here are some instructions to follow when adding etched design work to glass railing panels on your own. Read More»
If you have a basement or a crawl space, you may have already come face to face with what might be the most monstrous-looking pest of all: the cave cricket. Also known as camel crickets, these alarming creatures are large, spiky and prone to jumping wildly when threatened. Although they are mostly harmless, cave crickets can still give you a shock every time you see one, cause noise at night, and indicate dampness problems in your basement or other space. Read More»
If you own an older home, you may worry that the foundation could have damage inside that you are unable to see. If so, look for the following subtle signs that this could be the case. White Powder Has Formed On The Basement Walls While standing in your basement, look carefully at the walls using a flashlight to fully illuminate the surfaces. Look for a white, powdery substance, which is called efflorescence. Read More»