29 December 2016
Buying a new grill can be a fun experience, but it can also be more than a little bit difficult due to the fact that there are so many different styles of grills out there that it can be hard to narrow down your options. Listed below are three tips that you can follow that can help you get the right grill for your particular needs. Consider Stainless Steel Grates One area that you want to look into when you are trying to find the right grill for you is the cooking grates themselves as they are the part of the grill that will see the most use.
29 December 2016
When it comes to altering a home's landscape in order to save on energy costs, much of the time the focus is on savings during the summer season. There are a lot of ways that landscaping can help save on energy costs during the summer. Just planting shade trees can save up to 35 percent on cooling costs during the warmest months of the year. While saving during the summer months is great, there are also ways landscaping can help homeowners save when temperatures drop.
29 December 2016
With the holidays always right around the corner, you may be planning your beautiful displays and centerpieces. Save some money this year by creating a magical, whimsical display using items that you can find in wholesale and discount stores, or that could be taking up space in your own cabinets and closets. Make the season a little bit brighter with this easy and inexpensive snowman centerpiece using glass vases, fake snow, and holiday trinkets:
29 December 2016
Squirrels are by far the most common type of rodent and pest that targets residential gardens and yards. Sometimes, they'll even take up residence in your attic or chimney, which can cause all sorts of additional problems. Thankfully, there are a few things that you can do to reduce the squirrel population in your yard to protect your foliage. Fix the Feeders Squirrels are attracted to easy food sources, and nothing is easier to get into than a bird feeder, which contains a seemingly endless supply of seeds.
29 December 2016
Are you considering a park model as a permanent home or as a vacation retreat? Then you likely have multiple questions. Park models can be a bit confusing to new buyers since they are technically considered recreational vehicles, but most their resemblance to RVs stops at the name. The following guide can help answer your questions. Can you haul a park model? Park models have a wheeled base, which allows them to be towed to a new location.
28 December 2016
There was a time when fake paneling was all the rage and people put it on their walls to give their homes a rustic feeling. The paneling would come in sheets and most people would either nail or glue the sheets to the wall. The problem with gluing the sheets to the wall is that the drywall behind the sheets will rip when you pull the old paneling sheets off of the walls.
28 December 2016
The lighting inside your home can play a critical role in determining how easily your family can see when it gets dark outside. Although there are a variety of bulbs to choose from when it comes to lighting your home, LED bulbs can be a great addition to your living space. Here are three tips you can use to help incorporate LED bulbs into your home environment in the future.
27 December 2016
If you are planning on installing your own gutters, make sure that you understand how the installation process really works before you begin the project. Here are three mistakes that you need to avoid when installing your own set of new gutters on your house. #1 Cut Down On Welds As you plan what type of gutters that you want installed, you should seriously consider seamless or continuous rain gutters. These types of gutters are designed to be cut down to the specific size you need for each side of your house to minimize the number of seams.
27 December 2016
If you are like a lot of people, you might have never even thought about putting an awning on your patio. Instead, you might just enjoy sitting outside, grilling out, or entertaining with your patio just the way that it is. However, purchasing an awning can be a wonderful investment for your home. These are a few reasons why you may want to consider installing a patio awning. 1. You Can Keep Your Home Cool, Too
20 December 2016
There's nothing more relaxing than listening to birds chirping in your yard. If your yard seems to be lacking in bird activity, it doesn't have to stay that way. All you need to do is create a welcoming environment for them. Once birds find out that your yard is a safe place to be, you'll soon have an entire yard filled with them. Here are four simple steps you can take to increase the bird population in your yard.