The storms are fierce and the rain is pouring this spring, and if your drainage systems are prepared, you may be experiencing some serious water damage throughout the season. If you're up at night listening to the thunder and worrying about a flooded basement, check out the video below. It's got great information on how to make your drainage system more effective so you don't have to worry when … [Read more...]
Garden Varities
For some people, the ordinary garden just doesn't cut it. Today, let's look into specialty gardens. Specialty gardens come in many shapes and sizes, but the general feature that unites them is their leaning towards specialization, or one cohesive, unique style. To best illustrate what we're talking about here, let's discuss some of the specialty gardens out there. Who knows, maybe you'll see what … [Read more...]
Simple and Easy Fencing
Spring is fading fast, and you still don't have a fence up after the heavy snows took it down. If you're finding yourself pressed for time, this DIY project may be for you. Your solution is vinyl fencing. This fencing is easy to put up and requires less maintenance than wood fences. You'll get a great look to your yard with less work for you. The steps to setting it up are simple. First, you need … [Read more...]
How to Protect Your Garden Organically
The last thing a gardener wants if for all of his or her hard work to get consumed by a swath of bugs. Pests can be the bane of any garden, which is why pesticides, chemicals designed to kill or repel bugs, are so popular. But increasingly, the trend is moving away from these chemicals, as they turn out to be often harmful for humans as well as insects. How do you control for pests without … [Read more...]
Build Your Own Brick Patio
If your patio is getting old and decrepit, it might be time to take advantage of the warm weather and build a new one. While it can be a bit costly in the short term between buying the materials and renting the necessary equipment, patios are a great investment in your home's equity as well as being a wonderful gift to yourself. What better way to spend the summer than outside on the patio you … [Read more...]
DIY Easy Grout Cleaning
Have you already given up on ever getting your grout cracks cleaned? This do-it-yourself contraption might be exactly what you need. Nicknamed the "Grout Grime Buster 3000," it's easy to make for under $5 and it will get your grout cleaner than you ever thought possible. What is the Grout Grime Buster 3000, exactly? It is basically a homemade drill attachment with a brush on the end. The … [Read more...]
Which Tub is for You?
Here at the Tub Connection, we try to connect you with a tub you'll love, one that suits your needs and desires. In that interest, let's familiarize ourselves with the types of bathtubs from which you can choose. If you're looking for a standard bathtub that makes efficient use of space and combines well with a shower, the alcove bathtub is for you. While not the most luxurious tub, alcove … [Read more...]
Ways to Attract Wildlife to Your Yard
One of the most enjoyable yard activities is watching the local wildlife scurry across your grass or trees. Something about it draws the eye and can literally make your yard come alive. In this post, let's discuss the benefits and drawbacks to actively hosting wildlife through your yard. Then, we'll investigate ways to attract critters of all varieties. The benefits of wildlife can be plentiful. … [Read more...]
What's "In" in Interior Design?
Let's cover some of the latest home decor trends so you don't fall behind in keeping your home new and fashionable. First off, blended colors are increasingly in, with over 2/3 of people preferring them. There are four types of colors that are trending right now: techno colors, sports colors, nostalgic colors, and eco-friendly colors. As you will be able to see from the graphic below, there are a … [Read more...]
Reasons to Remodel the Bathroom
Hopefully if you're on our site, you're thinking about getting a great new tub for your bathroom and maybe some appliances while you're at it. In addition to these fantastic purchases, maybe it's time to consider whether or not you should remodel your whole bathroom. In these post, we'll cover the main reasons for people redoing their bathrooms as well as some costs that are commonly overlooked in … [Read more...]
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