Homeowners go to great lengths to keep weeds from overtaking their lawns. Many believe the only way to truly achieve a weed free yard is to use harsh chemicals and spend hours picking and digging in the lawn. While maintaining a perfect lawn does take time and effort, it can be accomplished without the laundry …Read More
When city living is crucial to your work-life balance but you also yearn for outdoor space, maximizing any external areas you have by turning them into balcony or roof gardens is the perfect solution to having the best of both worlds. Containing your garden area is more of a consideration than a ground-level garden. Here …Read More
Whether you’re improving your home to sell it, raise finance against it, or simply to enjoy it yourself, there are simple steps you can take that will pay for the costs of any improvements in added value many times over. Whether you’re changing fixtures and fittings, or improving the external look, these 12 simple tasks …Read More
Do you often have problems keeping your garden looking pretty even during the cold winter season? Well, worry no more as there are plenty of plants that thrive during the winter months and will make your garden look oh-so-lovely. Here are 7 winter plants for your garden to make it look as wonderful as it …Read More
If you are throwing a New Years Party, then you may have considered putting up extra Christmas decorations beforehand. However, you may want to consider doing things differently this year, especially if all your guests will be accumulating in the dining room and front room. Here are some examples of what you can use. Decorative …Read More
The balcony is a place where you and your guests can enjoy cool atmosphere over a good conversation. Therefore, this is one area in your home that needs to be presentable. Learn how to spice up this area with a little creativity. Include natural plants Real plants are always better than fake ones when outside, …Read More
Damp proofing a home saves you money in the long run by providing protection against serious issues such as dry rot. The good news is that there are a couple popular methods for damp proof course (DPC) that you can do yourself for a minimal amount of time and money. These methods include Chemical DPC …Read More
Do you enjoy decorating for Halloween? Are you looking for unique ideas to transform your porch, front door or yard this year? With ideas ranging from wreaths to candles to pumpkins you will have no problem finding a few options to fit your decor scheme. Here are just a few outdoor Halloween decoration ideas to …Read More
Are you interested in creating a wildlife backyard garden? There are a wide range of wild animals that rely heavily on backyards for both food and shelter. Many people get a lot of enjoyment out of not only welcoming but also encouraging wild animals into their yards. Take the following tips to create a backyard …Read More
Your dream garden path needs not to be an expensive affair. There are several options available in materials and designs for you to choose suiting your affordability. Garden paths are constructed for various reasons including: Creating pathways around the home or yard Highlighting outdoor features Protecting plant life or vegetation Creating symmetry in difficult yard …Read More