Tips For Using Landscape Rock And Stone Products

18 November 2020
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Landscape rock is a great material to add variety and beauty to your yard while you improve the area. To help you, the following provides you with information to help you use rock landscaping products in your yard. Choose a Landscaping Surface There are many types of features you can install in your yard with landscape rock and stone products. You can install a permeable pavement with flagstone and gravel or lay down a pathway made of pea gravel through your garden to reduce dust and mud for your outdoor work. Read More

Tips For Protecting Your Home From Winter Pest Activity

28 October 2020
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Winter is the time of year when the outside environment freezes and insect activity is nowhere to be found. However, just because it is as cold as ice outside does not mean that insects, bugs, and other pests are not alive and well in places around and inside your home. Wintertime only slows down a large number of insects and makes mice and rats seek out warmth and protection from the weather more actively. Read More

What Happens If You Don’t Replace Missing Rain Gutters?

11 August 2020
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Most homes have rain gutters for a very important reason. They help to carry away melted snow and rain that pours down on your roof. But if your rain gutters have fallen off or became damaged and were removed, do you really need to replace them? Simply put, yes, but if you're looking for more clarity than that, here's exactly why. Damaged Walls One of the first problems that often develops after rain gutters come off of a home is that the walls of the home become damaged. Read More

Should You Install A Whole House Reverse Osmosis System?

17 July 2020
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Reverse osmosis systems are a popular option because of their effectiveness. You can install the system as a whole house treating unit so you can be assured all the water coming from your taps is safe to use. Before buying the system, determine the answers to the following questions to make sure it will work for you. What contaminants are in the water? Before choosing your system, you need to have a water test to determine exactly what is in the water. Read More

Awning Selection And Care Tips For A Good Looking Awning For Many Years Of Service

16 June 2020
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

An awning in your backyard provides your outdoor space with shade and protection from the sun and weather and adds an attractive covering to your yard's gathering area. But before you choose an awning, make sure you look for the right material and style to suit your area best, then be mindful of its specific care to help it last for you. Here are some selection tips to find the right awning and recommendations to help you take care of its quality for a long time of use. Read More

How to add color to your walls without painting

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One of my biggest pet peeves as a renter is when I can't paint. White walls might be nice and neutral, but they can easily get boring, especially if I'm staying in one place for a few years. I love hanging art work, but in a room that's already leaning toward busy, a wall full of art can feel overwhelming. Instead, I've found several ways to achieve the look of a painted wall without the commitment (or breaking my lease). From wallpapered foam boards to framed tapestries to colorblocking canvas, my apartment is always stylish, colorful, and well within the bounds of my written contract. For four better walls in any rented room, try some of my ideas!