2015

Feeding Your Garden With Natural Fertlizers You Already Have In Your Home

Home & Garden Blog

Any good gardener will tell you that successful gardening is all about providing plants with the nutrient rich soil to support their growth. While it is always a good idea to purchase fertilizer specifically designed to support the plants you have growing, you can also add nutrients to the soil with common substances. In fact, some of what you need to fertilize your ground can often be found right in your kitchen cabinet or even tucked away in your garage.

21 January 2015

Eight Tricks And Treatments For Clever Curtains And Divine Drapes

Home & Garden Blog

Give the curtains and drapes in your home a quick and easy makeover with some simple tips. Dressing up your window treatments is easy, and can involve reusing items, such as jewelry, buttons, toys, and even tools, in a new and creative way. Try the following eight suggestions to bring some wonder to your window treatments: 1. Stick a pin in 'em. There is no reason to have boring drapes or curtains in your home.

14 January 2015

How To Temporarily Move Sod

Home & Garden Blog

The sod making up your lawn is comprised of grass, roots and the soil that the roots are growing in. No one wants to damage the sod in their lawn when they don't have to, but sometimes you have no choice. There are many times when you might need to dig a hole in your yard to access a pipe, utility or other feature. If you want to protect your sod while carrying out these kinds of projects, the best approach is to temporarily move it aside.

7 January 2015

3 Ways To Get Rid Of Wintertime Mustiness

Home & Garden Blog

During the cold months of winter, it's almost guaranteed that your house or apartment will develop a musty, closed-up odor, especially if you have pets. This odor is largely caused by a combination of human bodies, dust, dampness, mold, pets, and a general lack of fresh air that tends to be a part of winter. It's hard to keep the windows and doors open when it's snowing outside, after all. In order to get rid of that musty odor and make your living space more pleasurable, here are three tips:

5 January 2015