Although there may be snow on the ground or your lawn is frosted over, it is never too early to begin planning for your spring yard maintenance and the fight against weeds. Weed seeds will begin germinating along with all other seeds as soon as the ground thaws and the temperature warms. Here are some tips to help you begin to prevent and eliminate weed growth in your yard: Eliminate Lawn Weeds Read More»
You flip through design magazines or watch a Youtube channel, and home decorating looks so easy. You buy the right home décor and place it in your house. Well, naturally, it’s not that simple. If you want your home’s interior to look professionally decorated, adhere to some design rules while you plan out your décor, such as: Don’t Choose a Too-Small Area Rug You use area rugs to tie furniture arrangements together. Read More»
There is a beauty created by floral arrangements that is very hard to compete with. Real flowers not only have a unique and beautiful look about them, but when you combine several flowers together, it brings out the best in all of them and makes them look even more gorgeous. Flowers also put off a lovely smell that isn’t too strong and leaves you wanting to come back and smell them again and again. Read More»
If you’re like most people, you probably had your deck installed so you can more comfortably and conveniently spend more time outdoors throughout the year. If you didn’t install a railing on your deck, you’re missing out on a variety of benefits that your whole household should be enjoying such as: It Provides Safety A railing that surrounds your deck will help to ensure that safety of anyone who spends time on it throughout the year, especially when it’s wet and slippery outside. Read More»
Humans have a natural attraction to butterflies because of their beauty. Butterflies are an inspiration for poems and art. They are also useful at moving pollen between flowers. For these reasons, it is hard to resist buying a box of wildflower seed packets from the gardening store. Read on to find out how to attract butterflies to your yard with a wildflower garden. How To Plant Your Wildflower Garden Wildflowers are the type of flowers that is vigorous, self-reproducing, and needs little attention. Read More»
Many people stare in envy as they pass a home that features the kind of lush, green lawn that makes people want to kick off their shoes and sink their bare feet into it. If you’re one of those people, you may be telling yourself that while beautiful to look at and lovely to walk in, that sort of lawn requires spending entire weekends doing lawn chores. However, that isn’t the case. Read More»
Many people struggle with figuring out how to get the most of their personal space. New furniture, new paint, and updated wallpaper may all seem like ways to freshen the look of your home, but you should also consider thinking outside the box by allowing creatures to live inside a box. A tropical fish tank can be a valuable addition to your home for more reasons than you realize. Below, you’ll find a guide to some of the advantages of tropical fish tanks. Read More»
Along with installing a cool roof, reducing heat gain through your windows is one of the biggest things you can do to make summer easier on your AC unit. Here are four ways to reduce window heat gain: window coatings, shade plants, awnings, and shutters. 1. Use UV-blocking window coatings Window coatings come in many varieties now, not just the tinted ones that reduce window transparency. And if you don’t want your windows tinted because you’re worried it’ll make you look inhospitable (or for some other reason, such as because it’s against your HOA rules), you can obtain window films that allow great visibility but still reduce heat gain. Read More»
Renovating a small kitchen is a great way to add more value to a house. The type of appliances, countertops, and flooring in a kitchen can play a role in how good it looks, even if it is small. If you are ready to change the look of your kitchen within a specific budget, there are several things that you should consider. You might not be able to increase the space within your budget, but you can add a lot of value if quality work is done. Read More»
Reverse osmosis systems use a system of filters to help provide you and your family with clean water that is free of chemicals and bacteria, making it safer for drinking. Installing a reverse osmosis system in your home may not be for everyone, but for most it may be a good investment. See below for reasons why you need a reverse osmosis system in your home. Save Money Installing a reverse osmosis system can actually save you money in the long run if you spend a lot of money on bottled water, filters for your refrigerator filtration system, or water pitcher filters. Read More»