• Create A Decorative Flowerbed With Gravel, Plants, And Flowers

    20 October 2014

    Make a decorative flowerbed with gravel, small plants, and your favorite flowers. The gravel will assist with preventing weeds and help retain moisture to the soil that is underneath. When finished, you will have a beautiful area that will not require much upkeep. As long as each plant and flower receives plenty of water and sunlight, your flowerbed will look beautiful and well-kept.  Materials measuring tape metal stakes landscape fabric scissors shovel fertilizer plants  flowers gravel ​Measure And Dig Out The Flowerbed

  • Keep Soil Contained By Building A Retaining Wall

    20 October 2014

    Build a retaining wall to surround flowers and shrubs in your yard. The wall will provide an attractive border and will keep the plants and soil stabilized. Retaining walls are perfect to use in sloped areas and also look attractive on flat land. Follow the instructions below to complete this project.  Purchase These Materials shovel wooden posts sand  gravel tamping tool mallet concrete blocks soil concrete adhesive ​Measure And Dig

  • Get A Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System

    20 October 2014

    You want every drop of water that your family has to deal with to be pure and perfect. The best way to make sure that happens is to have a water filter in your home. You can choose to have water filters on just the faucet that you get your drinking water out of, or you can have a water filtration system that is for your house. One of these systems is attached to your home's water intake pipes.

  • Five Ways To Bring A Touch Of The Holidays To Your Living Room

    20 October 2014

    Before you put up your holiday tree, consider some ways to set the scene for the Christmas season in your living or family room. These simple touches will give the room a cohesive look for all of the decorations, baubles, and ornaments that you will soon display. Five ways to give your space a holiday look include the following: Beautiful drapes When winter winds start to blow, it is time to change the treatments, curtains, and panels on your windows.

  • 3 Ways to Make Your Yard Look Larger

    20 October 2014

    There are a variety of tricks to make small yards appear larger. But what can you do about actually making your yard a bit larger? Unless you're ready to buy your neighbor's house, your options are somewhat limited. However, there are ways that you can better utilize the space available on your property. Here are three ways to make your tiny yard larger. Take Away Some Driveway If your driveway forms a t-shape in front of the garage for additional parking, you might be able to take away some of that space to extend your yard.

  • Tips For Recovering From The Aftermath Of A Flood In Your Home

    20 October 2014

    Walking down to your basement and discovering that your water line has broken is an alarming feeling. Your first course of action will of course be to stem the flow of water and ensure that you and your family stay safe. But once that's taken care of, the long process of recovering from the incident will begin. If you've never been in this situation before, it can be quite stressful. Here are some tips to keep in mind that will help get your house back the way it used to be.

  • 4 Tips To Save On Your Water Bill: Why They Work

    20 October 2014

    Most plumbers would give you tips on how to save on your water bill. Some of the tips may seem like common sense, but do you know why they're so important? There are various reasons as to why each tip is cost effective. Change Your Shower Head Your shower head can use five and a half gallons of water each minute. If you switch your shower head to a low-flow model, you will be able to save up to three gallons each minute.