29 May 2018
Hardwood flooring is an extremely popular type of residential flooring material, and it can come in a wide range of different types of wood. However, all types of hardwood share a number of key material characteristics that allow hardwood floors to provide a number of advantages to your home. Understanding what those benefits are can help you figure out if hardwood floors are the right fit for your home's flooring needs.
11 April 2018
Your home's appearance is adversely affected by a neglected yard with overrun vegetation. Keeping your lawn mowed regularly and free of weeds, and planting attractive landscaping and shading trees will all help the appearance of your property. Here are some tips to help you install and maintain attractive landscaping to improve and boost the appearance of your yard. Fight Weed Growth The first step to planting attractive landscaping is to prevent weed growth, which can overrun and make your vegetation ugly.
28 February 2018
Are you looking forward to the summer months? Have you been excitedly thinking about all of the barbecues and other outdoor gatherings that you'll be able to have now that the weather is getting warmer? When you have a large backyard, outdoor entertaining can be the highlight of your summer. But in order to be sure that you're ready to take on this task, it is important that you make a checklist of things that need to be done before summer fully arrives.
18 January 2018
Are you tired of looking at those old kitchen cabinets that have been in your home for years now but you're just not ready to take the step of investing in new ones? You don't have to be stuck with a look you don't love — here are three fun ways to upgrade the overall look and feel of your old cabinets: Use Stencils to Decorate Them A fun way to give your old kitchen cabinets new life is to decorate them with the help of stencils.
6 December 2017
Many parents shun monetary or even tangible gifts from their children. If your parents are like this, you may need to be a little more sneaky about the presents that you give to them. Instead of giving them something directly monetary, you may need to be sneaky with what you do. If your parents take pride in their home, there are a few services that you can order for them as a Christmas gift.
30 October 2017
An emergency generator is a wonderful machine to have when a storm hits and takes out your home's power, however, they can also be deadly if not used and vented correctly. Emergency generators run on gasoline and generate carbon monoxide (CO) gas in their exhaust fumes. If the exhaust fumes get into your living spaces, then they can kill people and pets. To avoid this fate, follow this information and actively prevent your generator from venting its exhaust into your home:
15 September 2017
Have you recently moved into an older home? Perhaps you have been busy doing remodeling on the inside of the home. At the same time, the gardens of your previously owned home might need a lot of attention to beautify them. If that is the case, from sprucing up the landscaping to restoring old statues, here are some ideas on how to restore the gardens of your older home. Make Your Preparations on Paper—Even though it might take some time, it will probably be helpful for you to have notes that indicate what jobs need to be done.
11 November 2015
While a pest control specialist, such as those at Ace Walco & Sons Termite & Pest Control, should be able to successfully keep most rodents and bugs at bay throughout the year, mosquitoes tend to show up between professional visits to wreak havoc when you want to take advantage of the outdoor elements. In fact leaving the kitchen door open for just an hour can result in uncomfortable bites and itching during fall and summer months.
30 October 2015
Nearly everyone knows they should get their furnace serviced in the fall before heating season begins. What you may not realize is that you can perform some of the tasks yourself. You'll still need a service call to make sure everything is in good working order, but you may be able to shave a few dollars off the bill. Here are six simple task nearly anyone can perform at home.
21 September 2015
Giant hogweed is a plant native to Southwest Asia. It made its way to the United States in the early 20th century as an ornamental plant and has since spread across much of New England and the Northwest United States. The large, beautiful plants can be tempting to children, but they're filled with a poisonous sap that can cause burns, blisters, long-term light sensitivity, and even blindness. In order to protect your child and prevent the further spread of this noxious weed, here are 4 hogweed-related lessons you need to teach them.