Creating More Living Space Outdoors

  • Keep Your Trees Healthy: 4 Reasons You Should Trim Your Trees

    17 June 2015

    If you're not familiar with tree-maintenance, you might not know that your trees will need to be pruned each year. Pruning is one of the best ways to keep your trees healthy. Here's a quick guide to help you understand the benefits of pruning your trees once a year. Improves Growth and Shape Trees that are not pruned on a regular basis, often develop problems with their growth. Some of those problems include:

  • Tips For Choosing The Best Carpeting For Your Home

    28 May 2015

    There are things to consider besides price and color when you shop for new carpeting. You need to pick carpet that matches your lifestyle so it lasts longer and maintains its appearance. There are so many options available that it's easy to get overwhelmed. Here are a few things to think about when trying to find the best carpeting for your home. Foot Traffic If you have kids or always seem to have a lot of guests in your home, you want carpeting that is durable and stands up to a lot of wear.

  • Mulberry Trees: A Growing And Care Guide

    5 May 2015

    Wouldn't it be nice to have both shade and fresh berries, right in your own backyard? With a mulberry tree, you can have just that. These hardy trees are native to China, but are now grown throughout North America. They are easy to grow and maintain, and they produce delicious, dark red berries in the summer months. Follow these tips to plant and maintain a mulberry tree in your yard:

  • Moisture and Pest Control for Storage Units

    31 March 2015

    The coming of spring months bring a unique set of challenges and concerns when it comes to keeping your personal objects in storage. From simple temperature sensitivity to issues humidity problems, you may have to deal with a lot of expensive damages if you're not careful. By understanding moisture and pest threats that often happen as the seasons change, you can be better prepared to protect your stored goods or perform repairs as soon as possible.

  • 3 Extra Services Your Carpet Cleaner Can Do

    24 February 2015

    Carpets are fickle things in your home. While they might be aesthetically and texturally pleasing, they often attract loads of dirt and other stains. Luckily, when this happens you can often call a carpet cleaner to come out and fix things right up. But, did you know that a carpet cleaner also offers a wide variety of services that do not involve carpets? So the next time you hire a carpet cleaner you might also have them.

  • Green Alternatives To Fiberglass Insulation

    5 February 2015

    The standard batts of fiberglass insulation have been the go-to choice for decades, but newer, more sustainable products are now giving t some competition. Fiberglass insulation can off-gas harmful chemicals and it's a skin irritant. Knowing about natural and ecologically-friendly alternatives can help you make a safer choice in your home. Wrap Your Home In Denim Denim offers many benefits over the standard fiberglass choices—it doesn't contain formaldehyde and it's made from a recyclable material.

  • Weed-Vanquishing Tactics Every Gardening Superhero Should Know

    29 January 2015

    You consider yourself a master gardener: a superhero in all things agriculture. You've been training hard and putting your skills to the test day after day as you plant, manage, and maintain your garden, and the day finally comes when you must become a true crime fighter. Weeds have invaded your garden, and as the top gardening superhero in your area, it is your responsibility--no, your duty--to put a stop to these pesky villains once and for all.

  • Choosing The Right Blinds For Your Home

    26 January 2015

    While windows work wonderfully for letting in warm, illuminating light, sometimes you may wish to keep light (as well as prying eyes) out of your inner sanctum. One way to greatly enhance both your home's safety and privacy is to add shades, shutters or blinds to your home's windows. If a potential burglar can't see inside your home, he is less likely to break in to get to your valuables. There are a variety of different kinds of blinds available, and they are offered in a wide range of designs.

  • How To Throw A Bird-Themed Party For The Birdwatcher In Your Life

    22 January 2015

    Are you tired of birthday parties that consist of the same old cake, ice cream, and party games? Unfortunately, many parties lack creativity. When you take the extra steps necessary to design a party geared towards a hobby your friend or family member is passionate about, it shows you care. If you have a friend or family member who loves the sport of birdwatching, a bird-themed bash is the perfect remedy for avoiding birthday party boredom.

  • Thinking Of A Kitchen Remodel? Here Are Some Tips For Lowering Costs

    26 December 2014

    If you want to give your home an update, then the kitchen is the ideal place to start. The kitchen is the center of activity, and one of the most important parts of the home for your family and guests. There are so many options to consider when it comes to kitchen remodeling and costs that quickly spiral out of control. Here are a few things you can do to renovate your kitchen while watching your budget.