Warmer days means more time outdoors. It also means everything outdoors begins to grow and thrive after being dormant all winter. As a homeowner, one of the most important aspects of your home is the lawn that surrounds it. Growing up, a flourishing lawn was a symbol of pride and prosperity that...
Neglecting your lawn at this time of year will result in damage that lasts through all four seasons. Therefore, it is important to know what you must do to take care of your lawn in the spring so that you can enjoy a lush, green lawn all year, every year. Don’t fret however; spring time lawn...
If you’d like to spruce up your kitchen or bathroom with a shiny new sink and faucet, you’ll be happy to know it’s a job that can be handled by those with just a little DIY experience. Depending on the scope of the overall job, this is usually a weekender project -often finished in just a couple...
The beauty of sheet rock (also referred to as drywall), is that it’s very easy to repair. With just a few tools and materials, it is a job that can easily be accomplished by the average homeowner; leaving the wall as if the damage had never occurred. The perfect time to repair your drywall is when...
It’s easy to feel cooped up inside after a few months of winter. The holiday buzz has died down, you’ve finally finished putting away all those seasonal decorations … so, now what? The winter months are a great time to embark upon an indoor home improvement project or two! Whether you want to get...
It always sounds like tough work, but splitting logs and firewood does not have to be more work than it has to be. There are multiple kinds of splitters such as Hand Pump Hydraulic, Electrohydraulic, and Gas-Engine Hydraulic. Hand Pump Hydraulics are hardly used, but despite their shortcomings they...
If you’ve been meaning to get rid of that ugly bush that’s been in the ground for much too long, here’s some tips to get the pesky stump out of the ground: 1) Have the right toolsBefore you plan on removing the stump, it’s probably a good idea to have the tools required to accomplish the task....
The lawnmowers (and the bees) are buzzing away. A sure sign that summer is just about here. The weekends during the next few months are precious and everyone wants to make the most of them. As we think of the sunshine and blue skies ahead, now is the time to plan our summer celebrations with...
It’s kind of like your mom telling you not to put your hand on a hot burner or your dad telling you not to jump into the alligator pit, but knowing safety is important in any aspect of dealing with equipment. It may seem obvious but being safe when using a power washer isn’t any different. 1) The...
Whether you want to refresh your home’s curb appeal to sell it or you just want to make it the marvel of your block, the first impression is usually the only one you get. Don’t wait to improve your home's visual appeal and beauty just for the benefit of future occupants. With just a few quick...
As you’re looking out your window, coffee cup in hand and all you see is snow I can understand that it must be hard to think about spring and your lawn. Yet, no matter how many feet of snow are still left, you should start giving some thought about getting your lawn into shape this spring. Like...
The flooding of basements can occur at any time for a variety of reasons. More often than not, flooding occurs when big storms filled with heavy rain takes place, but it can also happen when the weather is dry. Bottom line, basements are inherently prone to flooding. Therefore, if it happens to...
The time for Holiday entertaining is quickly approaching and along with it comes the age-old questions, such as: Even though they haven’t RSVP’d, will Aunt Mae and Uncle Bart still be coming? And if so, will they bring guests again? (They don’t Facebook and are notorious for not returning their...
The fall is a busy time for gardeners. Not only are you trying to clean up your gardens and flower beds to prepare them for the winter, you are also winterizing your garden so that you can hit the ground running in the spring. Often, we forget that our lawn requires the same amount of love and care...
Now that summer is just about over, the time is approaching to start planning fun events for the fall. The first thing that springs to mind when you think of autumn is, of course, Halloween. Autumn is also a time when we get to reap the harvests that have been proliferating all summer. Hosting a...
Fall is the best time for parties and festivals. It’s not too hot and not too cold. The weather is just right and everyone is in a good mood because they’re no longer sweating and they feel comfortable being outdoors. If you pay close attention, you’ll notice there’s always something going on in...
Tents can add fast, easy shelter to any party venue, whether you are hosting a garden wedding, birthday celebration, casual luncheon, graduation party, neighborhood barbecue or any other type of event. Plain, simple tents, however, can look bland or drab, but fortunately, there are many amazing...
Do you have a wedding to attend to this upcoming Summer? Is it outdoors or somewhere where the sun is hotter than ever? Is it your wedding and are you nervous guests will be too uncomfortable? You’ve come to the right place – this article is suited for everyone who has a wedding to be at this...
Think about renovating your lawn if it's looking dead or overrun with weeds and there's no hope in sight. Lawn renovation can be done in a day with hard work and a few rental tools. This time make sure that you take care of your lawn carefully so you won't be needing to do this again soon! ...
Did you attend a holiday party this season that stuck out in your mind amongst all the others? How about a wedding that was the most impressive of the year? My guess is if you asked the host or hostess of those parties, you would find that they started planning early. If you are hoping that your...
Christmas is quickly approaching. Whether you are planning for a holiday party at work, your organization, or a large get together at home, the clock will not stop ticking. There’s only so much time to work with and the more that can be plan for ahead of time, the better. Renting can take a lot of...
The time you have to prepare your home for colder weather is dwindling. Before you know it winter will be in full swing; if your house isn’t prepared for the season repairs and maintenance could become more difficult and more expensive. So take a moment to consider this pre-winter house checklist...
Take any weekend during the summer, and you probably know someone who is either getting married, or is going to a wedding. The beauty of a warm summer day is undisputable. However, everyone knows that fall is the season when Mother Nature really shows off her gorgeous palette of incredible color....
Winter, for many of us, means two kinds of flurries. Just as the first snowflakes hit the ground in early winter, the blizzard of holiday party invites fill our mailboxes. The resulting parade of events, weekend after weekend, from the dreaded office holiday party, to your neighborhood potluck...
As winter begins to come to a close and the ice starts to melt it’s time to start thinking about your lawn. If you’re a veteran, then you already took the necessary steps in the fall to make sure you’re off to a great start. If not, then it is time to take action. Every homeowner has one thing in...
