Do you just need some practical steps to getting your garden jumpstarted? If so, you've come to the right place. Here are some tips to getting you on your way to fresh veggies for the family: Start small until you get the hang of it. Plant in the right spot - look for sunshine, good soil, and moisture. Measure and plot out your plants. Use raised garden beds. Provide plenty of nutrients with … [Read more...]
Should You Hire an Interior Designer?
If you're like most Americans, you're not happy with your home decor, as just 20% of Americans are satisfied. So if you're looking to remodel your home, you're in good company! About half of Americans have remodeled in the past 5 years, that number shooting up to 91% when considering the last 10 years. When thinking about remodeling, you may be wondering: should you do it yourself or hire a … [Read more...]
Extend Your Garden's Growing Season With This DIY Project
If you live in an erratic or unforgiving climate for vegetables and flowers, growing a garden can be a difficult and discouraging task. What you may need is a cold frame. A cold frame is a kind of window you cover your garden beds with when it is, as the name implies. cold outside. This acts as a mini greenhouse by insulating the heat and moisture while still allowing through sunshine. What's even … [Read more...]
Drip Got You Ticking? Here's Your Guide to Fix It
Faucets can easily be fixed with a little know-how. Take these steps to diagnose and treat your faucet problems today! If your faucet isn't running, make sure the shut-off valves are open. To see if water is reaching the bleeder valve, loosen it. Clean the aerator on the spout. Putting the aerator back in, see if water now flows. If it's still not running, close the shut-off valves. Take … [Read more...]
DIY Privacy Planter for Your Backyard
One great idea to get more plants in your yard as well as afford some more privacy from your neighbors is by using a privacy planter. A great Do-It-Yourself project for this summer, it looks great and is functional as well! The basic idea of it is a trellis and garden bed attached together. Planting vines or other vertical plants makes maximum use of the space and cover the holes of the trellis … [Read more...]
Planting a Raised Bed Garden
Using raised garden beds can reduce the hassle for you when you're out in the garden. Not only does it keep the soil right where you want it, but you don't have to bend over so far to plant! Here are some tips for properly planting an elevated garden: Dig out the hole for you plant with a garden trowel and sprinkle some fertilizer into the hole. Set the plant in its hole and backfill. Don't … [Read more...]
6 Items That Would Look Great In Your Kitchen
With online sites like Pinterest and Houzz exploding with visitors, it's clear that home decor planning and dreaming is experiencing a huge revitalization. Browsing these sites, you can see tons of items in many gorgeous situations. But which ones are hot right now? Consider these 6 items for your kitchen, items that look great and are good for a budget. Statement Light Fixture - The fixture … [Read more...]
Furnace Fried? How to Decide to Repair or Replace
Though it's getting warm now, you don't want to be without a furnace when cold days hit again. So what signs are there that your furnace needs some maintenance? The infographic below has some answers that will ensure you stay warm this coming winter. The 9 indications that you can still repair your furnace include: It's making weird noises, like banging, popping, or rattling, that it doesn't … [Read more...]
Top 13 Gardening Problems & Solutions
Do you have a question about gardening? We might have an answer. Check out the 13 Q&As below to find out everything you've been waiting to know about gardening! How do I plan a good garden? Go on garden tours! Study up on what you like and what you don't. Framing your garden with fences or hedges can be an important way to add order and allow the rest to overgrow. Can I have just one of … [Read more...]
11 Improvements You Should Make Before Selling the House
Selling your house is a huge financial decision - you want to get the most out of your investment. And you've heard improving your home can bring in a bigger check, but what do you improve? Your answers are here. The infographic below has the 11 best improvements you can make to your home to raise its value. These rankings are based on their respective ROI, or Return on Investment, which means … [Read more...]
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