Do you have a bush or shrub that appears to be dying back and struggling? Often, with a little tender love and care, you can revive the bush and have it looking alive and fresh again within a few growing seasons. Here’s how to approach this project. Fertilize the bush over the winter Apply fertilizer to the soil around the bush while it is dormant during the late winter or early spring months.…
Read More »Modern homes in North America are usually wood structures, which can last for many generations with the proper care and maintenance. With wood structures and features, there are also some problems that can lead to structural damage, such as mold, fungus, and wood boring insects like termites. These are problems that need to be addressed when they are found to prevent serious damage to your home. Here are some of the wood problems that you want to watch for and have repaired before they become too serious:…
Read More »Mosquitoes will take every opportunity they have to latch onto your skin for a quick meal that typically results in pain, swelling, and serious itching for several minutes, sometimes even hours, afterward. So if you’re like most folks, you’d rather keep the mosquitoes out of your house altogether than have to deal with the bites and aggravation. Unfortunately, the little flying creatures seem to be able to find their way indoors even when you’re using screens where windows and doors are left open.…
Read More »To fully understand the benefits of water softeners, you must first understand the damage that can be caused by hard water. Not only can it destroy your appliances and fixtures, but it can also hurt you from a physical aspect. What is Hard Water? Hard water is caused mainly by deposits of chalk and limestone that are composed of magnesium and calcium carbonates. You might notice a mineral deposit or limescale on water heaters, drains, and pipes as well as a lack of suds when you use your washing machine.…
Read More »If you are sitting in front of a computer all day, there’s a good chance that you’re going to find your shoulders slumping and your back not straight. This is because your back muscles are weak and you might not be in the habit of sitting up straight regularly. Luckily, there are some office chairs that can help you improve your posture. Here are some different office chairs that you can choose from.…
Read More »Pumps, filters, and maintenance are just a few reasons why many homeowners never realize their dream of a gorgeous yard featuring an eye-catching water feature like a fountain, for example. In recent years, however, a new trend has been taking over gutters across the country as a way to incorporate a functional and beautiful water feature into any home exterior. Rain chains are quickly becoming a favorite way for homeowners to add some functional beauty to their homes, and catching on to this trend can yield some unexpected benefits.…
Read More »If you need to be sure that you are able get the most of your landscaping, you need to consider having a pergola installed. A pergola is a structure that is an arch or a type of structure that is set up to provide shade for your landscaping. You can set it up in a number of different ways, but you need to also learn all that you can about taking care of it, so that you are able to keep it up to par for the long haul.…
Read More »Having a large estate is a good thing, but all good things have disadvantages, like unwanted intruders. The following guide will help reinforce your resolve in gating your entire driveway and landscape. And you’ll also understand what makes a dual swing gate opener a good choice. Why Are Driveway Gates Important? The following are just some of the reasons encasing your entire estate is a good idea: More than likely your home lies deep in your land and not near the edge of your estate.…
Read More »After using an outdoor water fountain in your backyard on a daily basis for several months, you may notice that the submersible water pump has algae on its surface or that the water moving through the pump isn’t flowing as freely as it used to. Clean the pump with the following steps so that it works properly. Afterwards, keep the pump maintained to minimize the amount of cleaning that you will need to complete in the future.…
Read More »While a large and expensive plasma TV is certainly capable of giving you a great movie experience, there’s nothing quite like sitting down with your friends to enjoy a classic movie with a projector. One problem, however, with using projectors is that it can be hard to find a table of the right size and height for allowing the lens to shine light over an entire screen. When you want to supplement a table by balancing your projector on stacks of books, read these three tips.…
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