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5 things to consider before buying adirondack chairs

adirondack chairs

Does your backyard look slightly incomplete? Well then, it’s time to bring home a set of Adirondack chair to give your backyard the perfect appearance. Whether you’re looking for something to unwind and relax on, or just enjoy a cup of tea while your kids enjoy themselves playing, Adirondack chairs are the perfect outdoor furniture.

How to know if plants from a nursery or plant centre are healthy

garden centre

So you’re a new plant enthusiast who wants to start a garden by buying a few from the nearby plant nursery. Or maybe you’ve always been in love with plants that you’re now growing as a forest in your home. Whatever the case may be, careful choosing plants from a center is not as easy

Top tips to improve the security of your garage

garage

How safe is your garage? As a householder, this is a good question to ask yourself now and again. Were you aware that as many as 10% of burglaries start by gaining access through the garage? If you have an integral garage with an interconnecting door to the rest of the house, and your security

Marble kitchen worktops – good idea or bad idea?

marble worktop

Marble is an increasingly popular choice for kitchen worktops and its beauty and the sense of classic elegance it brings to the room is undeniable. However, there’s been much discussion about the practicality of using marble in the kitchen. Before you make a firm decision on the worktop for your new kitchen design, consult an

Life hacks for cleaning a barbecue

bbq cleaning tips

There is nothing better than a good ol’ barbecue.  Bring together good friends, good food, and a strong fire, and you have yourself a delicious celebration of the upcoming spring and summer months.  The joy of barbecuing is not only that it is a wonderful experience, but it can also be done anywhere – in

Take the stress out of your home renovations

decorating

Moving house is frequently cited as being one of life’s most stressful experiences. Uprooting your whole life and moving it to a new location is always going to be stressful. This could perhaps go some way towards explaining then why a recent survey conducted by online estate agent Zoocasa concluded that 56% of homeowners last

Indoor and outdoor tips for beautiful windows

window

Windows are often forgotten about by homeowners, but they deserve your attention. They can greatly beautify the interior of your home, and they can provide your property with great curb appeal too! Not only does that make your home more inviting to your family and guests, it can actually have a huge impact on your

Tips for having the best lawn in the neighbourhood

lawn

Having a neat and green lawn will add value to the property and ensure your garden looks inviting. You will get immense satisfaction from looking at your yard, and your neighbors will be green with envy. Having the best lawn in the neighborhood is not as easy as it might seem. This can be even

5 tips for keeping animal pests out of your garden

garden pests

Nature and all its animals and pests are a blessing, but they can sometimes be an enemy as well, especially where your garden is concerned. Animal pests can wreak a lot of havoc on your plants and can cause an individual to incur great losses. Not to worry though, since we have you well sorted.