Pests in your yard and garden can become a nuisance to you when you spend time outside doing yard work, gardening, or simply relaxing. You also don’t want the pests to find their way into your home, so it is important that you get a handle on them as soon as possible with the right prevention and treatments. Here are some tips to help you keep your yard pest-free all year long for the most enjoyment of your backyard.…
Read More »Pool screen enclosures keep out pests and unwanted visitors. There are even glassed-in screening options that turn your pool into a four-season oasis. Unfortunately, damage can occur to the screen, which will necessitate repairs. 1. Stuck Mechanisms If you have the type of pool screen that has panels that move along tracks that allow you to open or close the screening, it can be frustrating when they constantly seem to get stuck.…
Read More »Redecorating and furnishing your living room can greatly change how your home looks and help you feel a lot more comfortable with how the room looks and how you’ll use the space. When you’ve decided to purchase living room furniture, it’s a good idea to know where to start before visiting a furniture store. Figure Out Your Must-Have Furniture From a large sectional sofa that may need to be delivered with a truck to a coffee table that provides plenty of room for appetizers and drinks, you could have specific pieces of furniture already in mind.…
Read More »The popularity of the tiny home trend continues to grow with a surprising number of Americans opting to downsize from a conventional home and live in these smaller spaces. In most cases tiny homes are less expensive to build while still providing a fully self-contained living experience that allows the owner to set them up either permanently or temporarily on an equally small plot of owned, rented, or borrowed land. When built on a trailer frame with wheels, tiny custom homes can also offer the advantage of being exempt from traditional real estate taxes in many states.…
Read More »If you have a patio area where you want to create your own fireplace, and you don’t like the pre-made ones you can purchase at the store, there are a few different options you can look into. If you want to make the fireplace on your own, you can find the materials that you’ll need at a stone supplier. There are a lot of factors you need to take into consideration, like how large your patio is and how large you want the fire pit to be.…
Read More »Do you have a very limited yard space… or even no yard at all? You may think that planting a garden is out of your reach. But, you can have a successful garden of herbs, vegetables, or flowers no matter where you live. The answer is patio gardening. And if you’re new to it, here’s a primer to get you started. Find a Good Spot. Assess your limited options to determine what your prime locations are for a garden.…
Read More »Install a basic pond in your backyard and use natural stones that are different colors to create a border around it by completing the steps below. The decorative water feature will provide you with a tranquil area to relax and will add beauty to your property. Materials rake oval or circle-shaped kiddie pool ground-marking paint plastic sheeting large shovel tamping tool pond liner dirt natural stones small shovel submersible water pump bracket water hose algae tablets lawn furniture small tables battery-operated light stakes Dig The Ground And Create A Border…
Read More »Golden retrievers are great family dogs and are one of the most popular breeds in the United States. There are other things that come along with a golden retriever, however, that you may not think so popular, such as how much they shed and their distinct smell. If you are planning to get a new golden retriever puppy, below is some information on how to deal with the shedding and odors.…
Read More »Hard water can really wreak havoc on your home, making your pipes corrode faster than they would normally, making your appliances less efficient, and leaving your house looking less clean that it should. Many homeowners are simply used to having hard water, however, and don’t even realize they need a water softener. Here are three surprising signs you have hard water. Your Clothes Never Seem Clean Hard water makes it nearly impossible for your washing machine to do its job correctly.…
Read More »An issue with your Liftmaster gate system can be frustrating. When you press the remote to operate your gate, you expect it to react accordingly. If this doesn’t happen, there is likely a simple solution. Here are just a few of the reasons your gate might not be working. Gate Won’t Close A number of Liftmaster options come equipped with a hold feature. The hold feature is designed to basically keep the gate in an open position.…
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