Entry #240, August 10, 2010 As each season approaches your home needs regular maintenance to prepare for the upcoming season. With fall coming in a few months, how about getting a jump on home maintenance to save you money? By preparing your home before the official season starts, repairs, replacement parts and service technicians will…
Entry #83, May 6, 2010 We spend months getting the patio ready, and making sure the Spring cleaning has been done. What about about your garage? Can you get to the beach toys? Do you even know where the family luggage is? It’s time to put the Christmas decorations where they really go, and unclutter…
(A big “thank you” to our friends at Get Assist for sponsoring this post!) The red and orange leaves of autumn are falling as cooler temperatures swallow up the last warmth of summer. With a little hard work, the same yard that hosted backyard cookouts with children running across the lawn can be transformed…
Spring brings green plants, blooming flowers, and a lot of outdoor activities. That means your outdoor spaces, especially the backyard, need a makeover this time of year so that you can fully enjoy the sunny, beautiful days. Check out these tips for having ideas about your backyard makeover. Backyard Makeover Ideas for Spring A…
Gardening tips for how to grow sunflowers are wonderful in the warm months of the year. Sunflowers unique and day-glow beauty stand out nicely in any garden area. Many people enjoyed these gorgeous blooms in their gardens, or enjoy fresh-cut varieties on their dining room table. Typically, sunflowers are very easy to grow. They require minimal maintenance….
A backyard transformation could be in order if you’re tired of the way it looks and feels. If a blah backyard patio has got you down but you don’t have a ton of cash on hand to add curb appeal, don’t fret. There are all kinds of ways to enhance the natural appeal of your…
Have you ever wondered how to build a greenhouse? As we round out the month of April, it is time to start getting your ideas for Spring gardening underway. While many people have the perfect conditions for gardening, other climates need protection from the elements and more control of the environment for optimal gardening. Greenhouses…
Now that the weather is getting warmer finding the best patio furniture can be a challenge. Whether you’re looking for a certain material, style, or price range, there are several features to consider. There are plenty of good reasons why you’d want to buy furniture for your patio, and there are plenty of terrific options…
Looking for ways to save on your outdoor furniture? With more and more people looking to turn their outdoor spaces into extensions of their interior square footage or create a natural haven that just happens to come with the comforts of home, the market for outdoor furnishings for the patio, poolside, and garden has grown….
Whether you live in a warm and dry climate or a humid and hot climate ducted air conditioning can often seem like it can suck your energy bill through the roof. If your air conditioning isn’t maintained properly or members of your family are constantly turning up the air conditioning, this may be part of…
Weekend gardening is a great time to get your edible plants started. Spring time is perfect for gardening and planting. Other than beautiful and colorful flowers, anybody that cooks should plant a few edibles, in their spring garden or even in containers. They will add freshness and vitamins to your meals, making them delicious and…
Choosing outdoor patio seating can be a challenge! Spring has sprung and people are spending most of their time outdoors. The birds sing, plants come to life, and there’s always a soft breeze. If you are an outdoor lover, you probably spend most of your time on your outdoor furniture. If your furniture’s looking the…