How To Guides

The most effective way to clean your railings

railings

The railings around your house not only add to the aesthetic appeal of your home but are also an important part of home security. With all the other things that are done for the home, it is important to take good care of your railing to prevent them from rust and degradation. Whether you have

Preparing Your Garden for the Winter

garden in winter

Some people believe that when the weather starts getting colder and the leaves start to fall, it is time to put away the gardening tools and wait until next spring to work on their garden again. Wrong. Winter is an important time to maintain your garden’s health and assure yourself a good crop for next

Redefining your outdoor space

awning

Australia is blessed with a pretty good climate, which is why so many of us enjoy being outside, whether it be surfing at the beach, or simply relaxing on the deck at home, for breakfast, lunch of for entertaining guests. Given that over exposure to the sun’s ultra violet rays is one of the leading

How to make your home weatherproof

weather proofing

If there’s anything you wouldn’t want to experience as homeowner, it’s a hurricane. A list of whatever you’d lose is also a list of all the reasons you need to weatherproof your home. As the weather seems to become more and more erratic each year, adaptation is becoming a bigger and bigger priority for homeowners.

6 ways to soundproof your house

soundproofing

Nothing is as refreshing as the comfort of a serene home, which is free of distractions and external influences. To many people, home is the safe haven to escape to, after each day’s hustling and bustling. However, getting such solace from homes may not always be the case, when noise is causing annoying distractions. It

How to get rid of bees

Bees are the most common pollinating insect and a necessary part of the agricultural system. But these are not welcome signs for them to be buzzing around your family in your home or garden. Removing bees from the corner of your house or car can be a challenging task and depends on several levels. Below

Cut trees down safely with professional help

tree surgeon

Trees, as we all know, are a wonderful commodity that provides shade, food, oxygen, act as barriers to noise, break down the cold winds, provide shelter to wildlife and add a majestic appeal to the environment. Trees not only beautify the environment but when growing in your yard can increase the value of the property.

Sustainable landscaping design trends

decking

Landscaping trends are ever changing factors in outdoor cosmetics. Lately, outdoor wood flooring is the trend that’s intertwined into the ideas of landscapers and homeowners. Now, it’s important to note that outdoor wood flooring is much different than raised decks erecting from the ground. These structures are leveled and mounted onto areas around the home.

Super cool ways to plant your own organic vegetables

vegetable garden

There are many advantages to planting your own organic vegetables. You’ll be able to stay at home and pick your own rather than make endless trips to the grocery store. The food that you grow will taste better, and will not be exposed to pesticides. You will also be able to grow things that may

The many aspects of tree trimming and pruning

tree pruning

Tree trimming and pruning is definitely not a simple DIY activity that you can complete in your leisure time with just a pair of shears. In fact it is a very critical process best left to qualified and trained arborists. Over trimming can deprive a tree or shrub of basic nutrients while under pruning will