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Tips to Protect Your Garden from Pests
Controlling pests through natural methods is often less expensive than commercial pesticides, and usually just as effective. In some cases, like fencing, these methods can even be more effective. You should always learn about the pests in your garden as much as you can. Look up information on sites like Wikipedia and YouTube. Once you have knowledge on your side, you can look for natural methods to deter our invaders. Natural Pesticides Natural pesticides don’t always mean chemicals or substances that kill the pests in question. Pulling weeds, for instance, can be an effective method at controlling the amount of predators to your garden. You can also use natural composting…
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Four ways to save water on landscaping
California is reportedly experiencing a severe drought in its recent history. Not just in California, saving water is critical for the survival of the planet. Landscaping takes as much as 70 percent of the home water usage and therefore, becomes a critical element when it comes to saving water. Here are four simple ways to save water on your landscaping. Use smart irrigation controllers: With a weather control station they work based on the demand coming from your landscaping. No more watering on rainy days. Many communities offer rebates for installing smart controllers. Adjust watering times and water landscaping between 2.00 a.m. and 6.00 a.m.: This allows landscaping to be…
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Back to School with New Bedding
By Stephanie Lichtenstein Ramos Getting your kids back to school is usually a relief. Love them like you do, summer is more than enough time to remember how nice it was to have a little more structure and some alone time to yourself. However, the lead up to sending them back to school is anything but calming. For one thing you got a lot of shopping to do so they get all the school supplies they need. So before you get too caught up in everything, make sure you think about their needs as far as bedding goes. As your children grow or simply grow out of certain looks, they…
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Cleaning Chair Cushions
By Carlo Badalamenti Nothing compares to reliable cushions. They’re there when you need them to take off a load and even catch some shuteye. However, even better are brand new cushions. They have a vibrancy and support all their own. No one has ever sat down on new cushions and found themselves wanting for anything more. In fact, sometimes, the only thing they could use is some peace and quiet. Unfortunately, sometimes these amazing cushions get their fun cut short because of a mess. Maybe your family pet is a bit over-anxious or a child simply spilled their ice cream. Whatever the case, nothing cuts the joy of new cushions…
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How to Change the Look of a Door
When you’re sprucing up a home to sell, the goal is to see a recoup on your investments. You need to choose specific areas to remodel, but often times the simplest changes have the biggest impact. Begin with your front door. You might be surprised at how many options you have to change its appearance. Stain the Door If you have a wood door, you can remove it from the hinges and sand it down. Once you’ve removed the finish on the door, use the stain of your choice to add some new color. The wood will look revitalized when you’re finished, and it will completely alter the look of…
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Should You Rent-to-Own a Home?
Renters who want to own a home may lack a down-payment or solid credit needed to obtain a mortgage loan from a conventional lender. Rent-to-own properties may require the renter to fix certain items in the home or, in other instances, require the renter to make at least a year’s rental payments on time. Although specifics vary by rent-to-own lenders, it’s possible for renters to own a home when their ability to borrow from the bank or down-payment funds is restricted. Considerations Rent-to-own properties are likely to cost more than comparative properties available for outright purchase. It’s important to review the terms and conditions from the private lender to make…
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Blooming cherry tree to add color to your garden
Flowering cherry trees belongs to the botanical family of Rosaceas of the Prunus family. One variety, Cerasus, tend to clump all its flowers together when blooming. The tree itself can be traced back to Giresun in ancient Turkey. Considered to be a hardy tree, flowering cherry trees are small in size. Bloom come out just in time for spring and leaves coming out as flowers starting to drop. In Japanese gardens they are planted mainly for display purposes due to bountiful and colorful blooms. A flowering cherry tree can add to beautify your garden. Its blooms provide one of the most remarkable aesthetics to any garden. Tree itself comes in…
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Know Your Duvet
Article written by Stephanie Lichtenstein Ramos One common mistake that people make when it comes to bedding is mixing up a comforter for a duvet and vice versa. This is understandable because both may be used to keep warm and to protect your bed sheets. Most think that they’re the same but if they only knew the difference between the two, then they might find it to their advantage. Basically, the only difference between a duvet and a comforter is that a comforter is a thick, quilted, fluffy blanket. While a duvet is a type of bedding that is soft and flatter, as compared to a comforter. A duvet is filled…
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Cushions for Recreation
Written by: The Foam Factory The right cushion can bring a lot of value to your outdoor gatherings. With a bit of padding, you can create a comfortable seating arrangement while you’re roughing it. With summer approaching, it’s time to hit the outdoors with a set of comfortable cushions to make the trip a lot easier. Here are just a few of the uses for a good outdoor furniture cushion. Patio Patio furniture is expensive, so many spend-thrift hme owners are opting to revitalize older pieces. You can scour some garage sales to find some cheap pieces, then use a few simple techniques to restore them to their former glory.…
