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Maintaining a beautiful lawn while remaining environmentally friendly

lawn

It is only natural that you want your lawn to look its absolute best. It long been tradition in America to compete with the neighbors for the best looking yard, but only recently did it become apparent that doing so could have some serious negative consequences for the surrounding environment as well as the health

Perfect BBQ tips & tools for beginners

BBQ tips

Having a hard time getting your bbq right? Don’t worry, we’ve been there. Barbecuing for the first time can be frustrating especially, if you end up with meat that’s dry and overcooked or still cold and raw. Here is my list of perfect bbq tips and tools for beginners that would help you become an

4 tips for replacing outdoor furniture cushions

outdoor furniture cushions

Outdoor cushions are subject to tear and wear over time. Once yours experience wear, it is time to make a replacement. Their fabric weakens and fades due to exposure to the harsh shifting weather conditions. Some also wear out with time due to extensive usage. The cushions can also get dirty over time. One should

One garden mesh for multiple applications

garden mesh

There are hundreds of types of metal and plastic garden mesh to choose from. They all serve a variety of purposes including animal enclosures, fencing, support structures for plants, decoration. But the choice can often be confusing.  For the majority of gardeners one or two types of mesh can be versalite enough to suit all

Decorating your home with glass: 5 hacks

decorating with glass

Many people have an interest in decoration and design – and when it comes to home décor, people become very interested in decorating their homes. We all say and know that home is a place where is our heart stays, our happiness stays, our memories stay and our family stays together. This is the reason

How to make a small garden look bigger

small garden

No matter the size of garden you have, you can make it look bigger and bring a beautiful garden that will make you feel that you have a larger garden full of excitement. The small space you have in your garden can be made perfect when you start off by making your priorities and making

How to identify foundation problems in a home

foundations

Your home’s foundation is something that you just can’t neglect. It supports your roof, walls, doors, and floors. The structural integrity of your house depends on your foundation, so damage to this part of the home can cause serious problems. As a homeowner, it’s crucial that you know how to identify foundation problems in its

Steps to cutting down a tree

cutting down a tree

Before you begin to cut down a tree, speak with your local government and your surrounding neighbors, so they are aware of what may happen. It may be against some jurisdictions to cut trees down in public places. If you are planning on cutting down a tree on your own yard, please be sure to

How to cut your own lumber with a portable chainsaw mill

portable chainsaw mill

The very first time I ever countered a portable saw mill was when I took my dad to cut wooden blocks for a wood house that we were building. More often than not, I didn’t quite like the noise that the saw gave and I almost gave it all up in the very beginning. One

How and how not to build a concrete base

concrete base

If you are thinking about building a new building in your garden – whether it’s a shed, a home office or a conservatory – you need to first understand the base. Before you can think about the building itself, you need to add foundations. The base needs to be the same size as the building