With many people facing the gardening problems of limited space, unmanageable maintenance necessities, and fund limitations, it isn’t hard to see why container gardening has begun to see a more broad appeal. Not only do they offer the potential for city gardening where it otherwise might not have existed, but container gardening also offers gardening […]
Three Simple Household Repairs That’ll Save You Hundreds
The author of this DIY article states that over the course of just the past year, he’s done several home repairs that are simple and cheap to fix, but would have cost hundreds of dollars if he had to call in a repair service. Those savings can hopefully be passed on with this advice. The […]
Does a Heat Pump Condenser Need to Go Outdoors?
Dr. Allison A. Bailes, advisor on GreenBuildingAdvisor.com, writes that he often gets asked if it is okay to put an air conditioner’s condensing unit or heat pump indoors, in a garage or attic. The thought process behind such questions is often that the system will be more efficient because summer and winter temperatures will not […]
Money Saving DIY Home Improvements
With summer approaching, many homeowners will begin remodeling and home maintenance projects. While these projects can be become costly, there are some great DIY upgrades that can help save money. For example, repairing and replacing siding is an importance part of home maintenance, as it keeps water from seeping through and damaging framing. Professional siding […]
Removing Rust Stains in the Bathroom
Rust stains can appear on toilets, sinks, and tubs as a result of well water or rusty pipes. Unfortunately, regular toilet bowl cleaners will not solve the problem. One solution for toilet rust is to use a Shaw’s Pad, which requires some elbow grease but is safe for a septic system. A pumice stick can […]
Pools In The Future
In a 1972 edition of the magazine Pool News, industry professionals attempted to predict what the future of residential swimming pools would look like. Many thought that there would be a move towards automation, virtually eliminating the need for constant maintenance. Others speculated that there would be vast improvements in heating systems and chlorination techniques, […]
Time to Deal with Crabgrass!
An unfortunate side effect of crabgrass is its tendency to efficiently perpetuate itself in the form of thousands of dormant crabgrass seeds lying in your lawn and waiting to make an appearance in the summer. This makes spring a crucial time in the war on crabgrass, in that it is the best time to prevent […]
Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas
If, like this article’s author, you are really interested in having a nice looking yard and garden and love to putz around in the dirt, but don’t have enough time to dedicate to the average yard to keep it in pristine shape, these tips may be useful. These are six ideas for a great lawn […]
13 Strategies for Making a Large Room Feel Comfortable
A person living in a small space will often wish they had a larger one, but large spaces come with the unique problem of solving what to do with all of that extra, often vertical, space. One technique is to strategically place tall potted plants around the room to fill some of the vertical space, […]
Spring Spruce-Ups for Your Home’s Exterior
While spring for many people means cleaning the house and working on the yard, there are many spring-time projects for the exterior of the house as well. Spring can be a good time to replace the windows, which can not only give the house a more modern look with modern style windows, but can also […]