Around the House: Creating the Right Landscaping

Posted on: 10 February 2016

If you have a wood fence in your yard, there is good chance that you'll eventually need to refinish it. All of the moisture outside, along with moisture from the sprinklers, can cause the paint to peel from the wood. Eventually, to maintain the integrity and strength of the wood, you will need to apply a new coat of paint. However, this does not mean that you just need to get out a paintbrush and start painting your fence as it is. [Read More]

Posted on: 18 January 2016

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with a disability, you need a safe home that accommodates your needs. You will most likely have to remodel your home to make it accessible. Here are five remodels to make: 1. Flooring The floor in your home must be stable and slip resistant. Hardwood flooring is the best choice, but it's also the most expensive. Vinyl and laminate are great choices since they are inexpensive, slip resistant, and allow wheelchairs easy movement. [Read More]

Posted on: 22 December 2015

As you have likely heard in the media in recent years, the global honeybee population has been struggling with a situation that is called colony collapse disorder (CCD). CCD is blamed for the die-off of entire hives of honeybees and to date, scientists have not discovered the cause. Living in the era of CCD dictates the importance of preserving bee colonies that swarm, rather than simply killing them with a commercial pesticide like you would a nest of wasps or hornets. [Read More]

Posted on: 27 November 2015

One of the easiest ways to get your lawn looking refreshed is by giving it a quick mow. Mowing your yard can help make it look more polished as long as your mower is in good condition. Should the quality of the blades be lacking or the undercarriage is clogged with old grass, your mower will struggle to cut each blade of grass with a crisp clean look. The last thing you want to see when you are done mowing is an uneven look to the lawn. [Read More]