These days there are plenty of DIY yard projects that can be tackled by amateurs. Then again, there are other large scale projects might be a little outside of your DIY scope. If your upcoming landscape design ideas involve construction, irrigation or electrical work, these might be harder projects than a standard homeowner can tackle on their own. Here are four landscaping projects that shouldn’t be DIY if you aren’t a yard or construction expert. Read More»
If you’re the caregiver of an elderly parent who has delicate, thin skin, install a water softener in their home. A water softening system is designed to remove hard minerals, such as calcium and phosphate, from the home’s water. If your loved one suffers from excessively dry skin that flakes, tears or injures easily, the hard minerals may irritate their condition even further. You may install a water softener on your own. Read More»
Preppers talk a lot about hoarding food and weapons in case of disaster, but you don’t hear much about hoarding sewing supplies. However, if you are a smart prepper, you know that there are many necessary supplies you can get straight from your local fabric store.
Needles
If you’ve never looked at a needle display, you’ll be shocked at just how many types of needles are available. Needles are classified first by the type of point they have, which can be ball point, sharp or wedge. Read More»
If you have cat urine streaks on your wall, they’re most likely from an unneutered male who is marking his territory. Not only are the streaks unsightly, they’re smelly as well. If your walls are white, you may notice yellow stains on them from the urine. Although the urine stains may not show up as well on darker walls, you’ll still be able to notice the strong, ammonia-like odor. To remove the pungent smell and stains from a wall, you can use an inexpensive, non-toxic homemade solution or a commercial enzymatic cleaner. Read More»
If you have a swimming pool,you know how important it is to add chlorine to keep it clean and sanitary. However, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing, and excessive chlorine in your pool can cause irritation, damage to your pool and equipment and other issues. In fact, excess chlorine can even cause chlorine poisoning, which can make you and your family very sick. Therefore, it’s important to look out for the signs of excess chlorine so that you can do something about this problem if it occurs. Read More»
Some of the most striking and highly-coveted plants are originally from China. Yet, if you are looking to improve your landscaping aesthetics with Chinese flora, do your research first: some of these plants are extremely dangerous to the native plant and animal life here in America.
Three of the most popular, yet environmentally devastating Chinese plants used in American landscaping are Multiflora Roses, Butterfly Bushes, and Chinese Wisteria.
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There are so many different materials you can choose for blinds, so how do you know what to choose? Here are 3 important factors that can help you to choose the right style and material for each window.
Sun Exposure
First, the amount of sun exposure matters because some materials look worn more easily than others. For example, you should never select a vinyl blind for a room where the sun makes direct contact with the blinds because the vinyl will turn yellow. Read More»
If you are planning on hiring a moving company for the first time, there are some things you should know first. While you probably know the basics, such as choosing between having them pack for you or you packing yourself, getting a quote first, and researching the movers, that isn’t going to cover everything. Here is more information about moving companies and what you need to know beforehand.
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There are few things more frustrating than to be stuck staring at a drain that will not allow dirty water to flow through. You grab the plunger and work hard to shove enough air and water through the lines to relieve the clog, but if that does not work, there is a good chance the next attempt will involve some form of chemical drain cleaner. Sure, you could opt for some type of all-natural green product to eat away at the grime, but chances are you will choose the high-chemical type just because it sounds like it would be more powerful. Read More»
It’s never too early to begin planning your garden, even in the dead of winter. Keep yourself toasty and warm with daydreams of your ideal garden oasis. Listed below are three landscaping trends that can help you turn your humdrum garden into a backyard getaway.
#1: Natural Landscapes
Who knows how to “do” nature better than Mother Nature herself? Do away with manicured gardens and man-made walkways in favor of unshaped and free landscaping. Read More»
