24 December 2015
If you're planning to install garden lanterns, either for decoration or for path lighting, pay attention to all aspects of the lanterns, from the material used to the place you install them. Small lanterns don't look very imposing, but as with any item powered by a fuel and exposed to the elements, you do risk injury or damage if you aren't careful. Here are a few things to consider when choosing the lanterns.
30 November 2015
If you are concerned about the safety of your home and family, it is crucial to install adequate and appropriate security cameras. However, simply having cameras is not enough, as it is also necessary to consider the most appropriate places to have them. #1-What Areas around Your Home Are at the Most Risk? It only makes sense that it is important to be able to see anyone who comes to your front door, but you may also want to have a unit that protects the back door as well.
10 November 2015
A patio can be a great feature for any home because it can provide families with comfortable areas to enjoy sunny days. To prevent exposure to excessive sunlight, it is common for homeowners to install cloth patio covers. These covers can effectively shade your patio, but they will be subject to intense weathering. Fortunately, you will have a better idea about how to ensure that your patio covers last for as long as possible.
15 October 2015
Are you thinking about redecorating your home? Are you dreading the potentially high cost of buying all-new items for your living room or family room? While it can be costly to redecorate, it doesn't need to be. Here are some tips to make the most of your budget: Buy new curtains: Many people may neglect to purchase drapery treatments, in favor of getting a new couch, but this is something you shouldn't ignore.
23 September 2015
Because the cold winter months are just ahead, take the time now to make some window repairs around your home. These repairs will keep cold air from getting into your home, which will keep you warmer, and save you money on your energy bills each month. Window Weather Stripping Check the weather stripping around the windows to make sure the stripping has no cracks or is not entirely missing. Remove the damaged weather stripping from window by peeling it off if it is the adhesive kind.
24 August 2015
If you are doing all of your own lawn care, it is important that you are doing everything in your power to keep your lawn 100% healthy. In order to do this, there are certain small changes that you can make and little things that you can do. This article will discuss 3 excellent tips for caring for your lawn. Mow Your Grass On The Highest Lawn Mower Setting While some people think that mowing their grass super short, with the lawn mower on the lowest setting, will make it so that they don't have to mow as often, this just isn't true.
31 July 2015
If you have allergies, being stuck in a house with dust can be annoying and even painful. However, once dust is in a house, it is very difficult to do a thorough enough job cleaning it up so that it is totally gone. You can either hire a professional house cleaning service and then thoroughly stopper up your house so that dust is minimized, or you can try some of these steps to get rid of dust in your house on your own:
9 July 2015
Here are seven patio features that will add extra enjoyment and value to your outdoor living, as well as tips on how to arrange them for maximum benefit. 1. Patio Rug Patio rugs are basically indoor/outdoor rugs that are made with materials that can withstand all kinds of weather conditions. You may not realize the need for a patio rug now, but once you get one, you'll wonder how you ever did without.
18 June 2015
Wood boring beetles feed off many tree types, causing the trees to become weak and diminish in beauty. If you have noticed small circular or oval holes in the bark of one of your trees and spotted beetles on its exterior, eliminate them with one of the following methods. Neem Oil Neem oil is a natural pesticide that comes from the berries that are found on neem trees. It can safely be used around people and pets and will not cause harm to wild animals that live on your property.
30 May 2015
Adding a ceiling fan to any room of your home can help make the temperature more comfortable and can actually add value to your home. Replacing a simple home lighting fixture and adding a ceiling fan in it's place is fairly simple to do. All you need is a handful of tools, some general know-how and the instructions below. Tools For The Job: Circuit tester Screwdrivers Power drill Wire strippers New fan with mounting kit Wire nuts Drywall saw Instructions: