Do you think welcoming nature’s creatures to your backyard is only for people living outside of town? No matter the size and location of your backyard, the space can become a haven for birds. Imagine watching the colors and sounds of bird families from your deck or even a window . Design a bird-friendly yard that makes your outdoors alive and vibrant.
Food-Source Plants
Naturally, birds are going to flock to a yard that provides them with a meal. Read More»
If you have plants indoors or outdoors, you may encounter millipedes. Millipedes pose no harm to humans and do little damage to established plants, but they can destroy seedlings and bedding plants. Millipedes are brown or black, with segmented bodies.
They prefer damp, dark places. It is still possible to get rid of millipedes on plants by following these natural methods.
Control the Environment
For this project, gather:
mower rake weed trimmer broom fresh potting soil caulk weatherstripping diatomaceous earth wood ash (optional) houseplant insecticide (optional) The first step in getting rid of millipedes on plants is controlling the environment. Read More»
Although granite countertops are made from hearty, durable real stone, they can still get stained and heavily soiled like other types of counters. Granite countertops are popular not only because they are easy to clean and maintain but also because they come a wide variety of colors.
You can go for a traditional look with dark-gray, gray-and-white, or gold-or-brown granite, or you can opt for a more unique hue such as red, dark-green, or blue. Read More»
The purpose of an HVAC system is to push out cool or heated air to make your interior temperatures comfortable compared to the outside air. This simple definition becomes more complicated when you start looking at air conditioning models since there are a couple of key different air control systems available. Each system has its own pros and cons that can help you determine what type of heating and cooling system would best work in your home or building. Read More»
In the fight against water damage, few parts of your home are as important as your gutters. Yet people often fail to realize just how much their gutters do–or how much underperforming gutters can hurt their house. If you would like to reduce the likelihood of expensive water damage, read on. This article will point out two important signs that your gutters may not be doing their job.
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