Did you invest in a stone patio over the summer? If so, you likely are wondering what you can do to protect your patio and ensure it is ready when summer comes around again. You will need to be mindful of protecting the stone area of your new patio, and most likely your patio furnishings will also need to be protected if winter in your area is harsh. Use the following suggestions to get you started. Read More»
If you live in an area where hard water is more common than not, you may have considered the installation of a whole-house water softener to help give the water in your home a better feel and taste (not to mention to avoid the heavy wear and tear on your water-using appliances). However, extending an interior water softener system to your outdoor spigots can be a bit more of an involved process. Read More»
If you have a yard, you know what a nuisance weeds can be. You probably spend hours trying to prevent weeds from overpowering your gardens. No matter how many hours you labor in your garden, the weeds still return with a vengeance. Unfortunately, some of your gardening techniques might be to blame for the overgrowth of weeds. Here are four steps you need to take to get rid of weeds and keep them away. Read More»
Pests of all kinds will seek out quiet places with a food supply and take up roost there. Mice, rats, voles, moles, shrews, and squirrels love your garage and shed, especially if you keep seeds and bird feed there. Spiders will fill out every vacant space they can in which to spin webs and catch bugs. Other pests, such as insects that like to destroy your garden, will march right in unless you do something about it. Read More»
Carpet can make quite a statement. The right carpet can define a room and bring all the components in the room together. The wrong carpet can make your whole home look dingy or uninviting. Thus, when you choose carpet for your house, you need to take the time to choose carpet that will improve the look of your home for years to come. Neutral Background One approach to choosing carpet is to use a neutral color that you can use throughout your house. Read More»