Many people have struggled with how to rid their homes of mice. However, what if they aren't in your house yet but in your yard? Is that something you should worry about? Can they cause problems out there? The simple answer is yes. Having mice in your yard can cause big problems. No matter where they are, mice carry diseases and pests (such as fleas). They can burrow beneath the grass in your yard, causing damage to the roots of your lawn which makes the grass fragile.
29 January 2021
When you are spending time on your patio, you may not like being completely exposed to the elements. This can leave you vulnerable to suffering sun damage or getting wet from the rain. A patio cover is one option for reducing these potential threats, but your patio may not currently have one of these covers, which can lead to you needing to have this upgrade made to your home. Opt For A Glass Patio Cover
3 November 2020
Buying a family sofa involves more than color coordination. Sure, you want the sofa to complement the other fixtures in the room, but you also want to ensure it is complimentary of your family's needs. If you are on the search for a new sofa to outfit your living room, den, or other family space, learn about some of the things you do not want to overlook. 1. Support and Structure
22 June 2020
If you are investing in renovations for your home, the kitchen is one of the areas where you will want to begin making investments. There are a lot of options for the renovations in your kitchen, and a kitchen is not complete without solid surfaces. One of the most popular materials to use in kitchen renovations is granite, which provides timeless kitchen countertops. The following kitchen renovation guide will help you choose the right solid surfaces and granite countertops for your kitchen remodeling project.
6 May 2020
Are you tired of finding half-chewed belongings in your garage? Can you hear squeaks coming from the basement when you descend the stairs? Having a rat or mouse problem can be embarrassing, but it's not always your fault. You can run a relatively clean household and can still get rodents trying to move in and take over the place. Unfortunately, getting rid of them isn't always so simple. While waiting for the rodent exterminator to arrive, here are some things you can do to help deal with the situation:
9 December 2016
Ceramic covered ovens or kamado cookers, such as the Big Green Egg, are efficient appliances that allow you to complete a diverse number of dishes. But they are also fragile; think about how easily a ceramic dish can chip or break if it falls even a short distance. You have to be very careful with kamado cookers because one crack in the case and you could lose that even heating that the ovens are known for.
20 October 2016
Having a pond in your backyard is a great way to add interest and intrigue to your landscape. The addition of ornamental fish to your backyard pond adds another element to your water feature, but these fish can lure in predators that have the ability to wipe out the entire fish population in your pond. Here are three simple updates you can make to your pond's shoreline in order to keep your ornamental fish safe in the future.
20 October 2016
If you have been trying to clear your yard of weeds but seem to face a losing battle every year, don't give up. You can eventually win, but you have to try to beat the weeds at every stage, from pre-germination seeds to fully-grown stalks. And if you prefer not to use standard chemical/poisonous herbicides, there are still many strategies you can use. Mulch Them One way to stop weed seeds from germinating is to mulch areas that don't have plants in them, or mulch areas around plants.
26 September 2016
If you want to refinish the wood flooring throughout your house, you will probably need to rent a floor sander. In reality, removing the existing stain can be the most time consuming and dirty part of the job. You will kick up a lot of dust that you need to avoid spreading throughout your entire house. This is one of the reasons the prep work is so important. Nonetheless, you can speed up the removal of your existing stain by renting a floor sander.
29 August 2016
Living with hard water can be quite a hassle. You may be on the fence about having a water softener installed, but are not sure if it is worth the expense. In reality, a water softener can make a huge difference if your municipal water is hard and full of minerals and sediments. There are many advantages to having a water softener in your home, such as: Cleaner Dishes When your home has hard water, your dishes may always look dirty no matter how nice your dishwasher is or what kind of dish washing detergent you use.
11 July 2016