During the holiday season, many florist shops are jam-packed with beautiful Christmas plants and flowers. However, the prices charged for all of these lovely things may make you think twice about buying them. Luckily for anyone with half a green thumb, you can grow some of these same plants all year long in your backyard green house or in your solarium. The following three plants fare quite well, if you follow the directions on how to plant them and keep them.
1 December 2015
Deciding whether to purchase a retractable awning or louvered patio cover is a big decision. Since you will be enjoying your newly-covered space for years to come, it is important that you choose the option that will best meet the needs of your family. Both options provide you the benefits of: a cooler outdoor space to enjoy with friends and family UV sun ray protection for your glass doors leading to the patio protection against fading for carpet and furniture In addition, both awnings and louvered patio covers allow you to adjust the amount of coverage you want over your patio and adjust them for the changing sun angles throughout the day if you so desire.
10 November 2015
Onsite wastewater treatment systems contain a septic tank and drain field to treat wastewater from your home and release it safely to the ground. While these systems are generally economical and safe, their effectiveness can be reduced by contaminants in your household water, resulting in clogging or the release of toxic substances into the groundwater. Signs that your septic system isn't effective include the occurrence of smelly regions on your drain field, a septic tank that fills up too quickly or wastewater backup into your faucets.
19 October 2015
If you have lived in your home for long enough, chances are great that you have had to contend with some form of pest. Because of this, it is highly important that you reach out to pest control professionals who can help you get rid of ants, spiders, termites, bedbugs, crickets, cockroaches or any other forms of infestation that you might be dealing with. However, prior to getting a pest control expert out to your property, there are some things that you can be doing on your own to get rid of or prevent these critters from getting the best of you.
22 September 2015
Chimney fires are no laughing matter, as they cause an estimated $125 million dollars of damage every year. If you're concerned about the dangers of chimney fires in your home, you need to understand the types that can occur and the ways that you can prevent them. Types of Chimney Fires There are two different types of chimney fires, sorted by whether or not they occur in the flue of the chimney: internal hostile fires and external hostile fires.
25 August 2015
It can be extremely frustrating to go outside with the intention of cutting your grass only to find out that your lawn mower tires are flat. Although lawn mower tires are generally more affordable to replace than other vehicle tires, you probably want to prevent them from going flat in the first place if you can. These are some of the steps that you can take to prevent your lawn mower tires from going flat.
31 July 2015
As a homeowner, having a properly functioning air conditioning unit is essential, especially in the summer. During this time, you are going to want to return from work to a cool home that you can sit comfortably in. To ensure that your air conditioning is going to keep your home as cool as possible during this time, you will want to take these five steps right before summer approaches to guarantee that the air conditioner operates smoothly:
28 July 2015
