9 October 2014
Vines add vertical splashes of color to landscape by scrambling up wall, winding around trellises, or sprawling across fences. These plants also grow rapidly, so they require proper pruning and training to remain healthy and stay within their boundaries. This is especially true of commonly-grown vigorous, woody vines likes clematis, climbing roses and wisteria. 1: Clematis Pruning your clematis can be tricky. You need to know if your plant is a spring or mid- to late-summer bloomer, so you can prune it at the right time of year.
9 October 2014
The prospect of going to jail for the first time is disconcerting at best and downright frightening at worst. If you are faced with the prospect of doing time behind bars, it's very important that you keep a clear head and make a realistic and workable game plan so that your stay in jail is as safe as possible. Although doing time in real life rarely mirrors the physically dangerous circumstances portrayed in dramatic television shows and movies, you still may run into trouble with other inmates as well as experience substantial amounts of anxiety.
9 October 2014
As a homeowner, it is important to know about the dangers of radon, and the effects it may have on you and your loved ones. By understanding what it is, how to test for it, and what you can do to fix the problem, it will help ensure that everyone in your home is safe. What Is Radon? Radon is an odorless and invisible gas that has a potential to seep into your home.
9 October 2014
If you own a home, you likely find yourself dealing with regular damage and continued home improvement project needs. It can be difficult to fix certain things on your own, especially if you're not skilled or have a very busy lifestyle. It can be beneficial to have a general contractor on your side to get the job done well. Take a look at the following information to better understand some of the benefits to hiring a general contractor to do work for you.
9 October 2014
Refrigerant leaks are one of the easiest types of air conditioning repairs for consumers to recognize, but they must be repaired by professionals. When air conditioning systems lose refrigerant, they become undercharged. Continuing to operate an undercharged unit can damage it. Simply adding more refrigerant to the system will not fix the issue. The leaks have to be repaired first. Then refrigerant is added which is followed by recharging the unit.
9 October 2014
Kitchen and bathroom renovations are some of the most common remodeling projects done to homes. These areas of your home are also areas that are prone to water problems, but what do you do when you find mold? Mold can be toxic and has to be removed by a qualified mold removal service, but there are some things that you can do when you find the mold during a remodeling project.
9 October 2014
You know you've probably broken a torsion spring on your garage door when you have to call for some help to get the door open. Torsion springs are mounted on anchor brackets and help to open and close your garage door. The springs can snap over time as they wear down from use. You'll need to measure the length of the spring, inside diameter of the coils, and the thickness of the wire to make sure you buy acceptable replacement springs.
9 October 2014
When you have leather furniture in your home, it is important to prevent too much sunlight from hitting it through the windows. The sun can cause severe damage over time, but you can make the furniture more durable if you protect it. In this article, you will learn how the sun can harm your leather furniture and what you can do to make it more durable. How Can the Sun Harm Leather Furniture?
9 October 2014
Are you considering remodeling your home? People remake their homes for a variety of reasons, including modernizing or improving eye appeal. Here are some questions to ask yourself to decide whether or not you should include windows and doors in your redecorating plan: Do your front window and doors match the rest of the exterior? If you're planning on living in your home for awhile, it should suit your tastes and appeal to your sense of beauty.
9 October 2014
Many varieties of lawn grass can be found in the United States. In considering the type of grass best for your lawn, it's vital to understand that the region where you live plays a significant role in which kind will flourish. It will even have an impact on how you lay out your sprinkler system and how much water you need to provide. Choosing the best variety of grass for the region you live in will give you the best chance of having a beautiful lawn that is easy to maintain year-round.