Too random: Going crazy at a home and garden center sale and buying too many varieties of plants and flowers can create a chaotic look in your yard. Instead of being all over the place, try grouping 4 or 5 of the same flower or plant together in order to
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Landscaping For Dog Owners
Do give up on having an absolutely perfect yard; don’t let your pooch completely rule the yard. Teach him to respect boundaries and have a designated area for doing business. Do include a water feature that your dog can use to cool off in; don’t put in a
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Stay away from social media: Wait until after you return from your trip to post any details from your vacation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Use technology: Consider monitoring your home remotely by investing in a system that allows you to control your lights with an app such as Connected by
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Landscape for the entire year: Don’t just plant for the warm months, plant for the cold months too. Showcase flowers in the spring/summer and pair those with gorgeous evergreens for the winter. Create your own planter boxes: Show off your favorite flowers or herbs in planter boxes made from Western
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Keep it clean: Make sure to mow your lawn regularly and take care of any weeds in your yard. If the siding of your home is dirty, use a power washer to clean it and clean your windows inside and out as well. Update your numbers: Replace your address numbers with
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Hori-Hori Knife: Originally from Japan and used for digging Bonsai trees, this knife features a sharp, straight blade and is great for everything from weeding to planting. Ho-Mi: This tool from South Korea features a curved, sharp blade with three different options for the blade and handle. The Ho-Mi can
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Clean refrigerator and air conditioner coils: Since your fridge and air conditioner both work by exchanging heat through a network of coils, once these coils become dusty and dirty the system needs to work longer and harder to function. Cleaning these coils improves the efficiency of these machines and will
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Fill your home with fresh flowers: Whether it’s bouquets of flowers or potted plants, bringing a touch of nature into your home signals that spring is finally here! Paint: Give the furniture, walls, and front door a new coat of paint. Try a vibrant spring hue, stick with your old
Continue readingDon’t Plant These Trees In Your Yard!
Silver maple: Although these are large and fast growing trees, they often snap during severe weather due to weak bark. They also have shallow roots that are inclined to damage pipes, driveways and sidewalks. Ash: These trees are durable yet they are very prone to the Emerald Ash Borer which is a
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According to HomeAdvisor, these are the 6 most popular bathroom remodel projects and their average cost: Install cabinets: $4,633 Reface cabinets: $6,676 Install bathtub or shower liner: $2,522 Install flooring: $2,969 Install a shower: $3,169 Install a bathtub: $2,849
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