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:
16 April 2015
Having fresh flowers in your home is a great way to liven up the space. However, you need to be sure that you are caring for the flower arrangements in the best way possible to ensure that they last a good amount of time in your home. This is why you will want to consider these five tips for keeping a beautiful flower arrangement in your home: Fresh Water is Important: One problem some homeowners experience is that some of the flowers die sooner than others, which makes the arrangement appear off-putting.
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.
20 March 2015
Purchasing a residential property and renting it out can be an excellent investment. But the details and every day responsibilities of being a landlord can be overwhelming. If you are considering renting out a property that you own, you may want to consider working with a residential property management company to help make your life easier. The top reasons for hiring a property management company include: Finding Quality Tenants A rental property is an investment, so you want tenants who will pay rent on time and properly take care of the property.
5 March 2015
Have you just discovered a new underground water source on your land, and now you want to drill a new water well? If so, approach drilling with caution. It's always good to find new sources of water, but you must be sure the water is drinkable first, without costing yourself too much money. You also have to ensure that drilling for and using the water won't have the severe physical impacts on your land that water-well usage has had in many other areas of the country.
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.
16 February 2015
When you're planning the landscape design for the area around your pool, it's easy to forget to take into consideration practical matters that will make your landscaping and pool easier to maintain. These tips will help you create a design that is practical for a poolside landscape. Choose the Right Mulch Mulching in the flower beds around the pool area is good idea because it holds moisture into the soil and gives garden a uniform, organized appearance.
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.
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.
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.