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7 tips to help you make the right choices when buying patio furniture

garden furniture

Patios and outdoor spaces become a favorite spot for most homeowners to spend time, especially in the warmer months. A patio is an outward extension of a house that can have an array of uses. They can be a space for entertainment and relaxation among other purposes. When getting outdoor furniture for your patio, you

The last BBQ of summer in your garden

BBQ

The days are getting shorter, and school is back in session, but it’s not too late to throw an epic BBQ party to enjoy those last warm days. There’s no such thing as too much when it comes to the end of summer, especially when you celebrate with friends and family. Here’s how to host

Tips on preparing your greenhouse for winter

greenhouse

Summer has yet to finish, but it is still as good a time as any to start planning for when winter comes around. There are a lot of things you must do, if you use a greenhouse, to get it reedy for the harsher, colder and shorter days. Regardless of whether you are considering on

How to extend the life of your home appliances

home appliances

Home appliances have come a long way since the first labor-saving devices came on the scene. Hand-cranked dishwashers evolved into ones that can sense how dirty your dishes are and adjust their cycles accordingly. Ice boxes gave way to today’s refrigerators that you can call from the office to find out if you need to

7 tips for low cost gardening

low cost gardening

The plants that surround us are beautiful. Wildlife inspires, and the fact that many are addicted to gardening in our time is not at all surprising. The man-made world is a stressful environment for man, a return to nature is a natural phenomenon. Being a gardener is not so difficult as it seems at first

A guide to choosing patio furniture

patio furniture

To bring function and comfort to your outdoor spaces, you should invest in great patio furniture. With comfortable, easy-to-use chairs and a spacious table, you can transform a brick patio into the perfect dining space. Outfit a cozy porch with a wicker sofa coupled with a classic wicker rocker chair, stock both with ample cushions,

Keeping your garden healthy during hot weather

gardening in hot weather

Gardens look lovely when the warmer weather hits and the flowers and plants blossom. However, when the weather ups the ante and turns incredibly dry, humid and sunny for extended periods, it can play havoc with our plants and flowers that need copious amounts of water. This blog contains several key hints and tips that

How to prevent bees from nesting in your house

bees

Homeowners need to be aware of what goes on in their garden. It is the key to preventing bees or insects to take residence in or around their home. If anyone in the family noticed a swarm of bees buzzing around about the house last season then the head of the household should take some

How to estimate your investment value in a flipped house

flipped house

Estimating the level of investment that you need to make in a property is very important, and you have to remember that you can completely change how you invest if you are using the calculator that you have found online. You will notice that you could change the homes you invest in, and it feels