If you are an apartment manager, then you will have a lot of areas of concern when it comes to creating a safe and comfortable environment to those that choose to reside in the complex you manage. One of the things you need to make sure you do is to provide those tenants with an atmosphere that is safe from pest infestations. In an apartment setting, this can be difficult. You don’t know what is going on in each apartment and how well they are being cared for.…
Wallpaper is very trendy these days. With an endless amount of patterns and colors to choose from, you can find a wallpaper pattern to match with your decor whether it’s modern, rustic or even shabby chic. If you happen to have some of that older wallpaper in your home that just doesn’t fit with the look you are trying to achieve, you can remove it yourself with ease. See below for instructions on how to remove old wallpaper.…
Spring is just around the corner. Time to prepare your yard for planting season. If you have a yard full of weeds, you’re going need to get rid of those before you can begin planting your gardens. Luckily, there are some relatively simple steps you can take to get rid of the weeds that have overrun your yard. Here are three methods you can use to get your weeds under control.…
With winter still plaguing many parts of the country, your furnace might be in full swing. You depend on it to keep your home nice and toasty, even when the weather outside is blistering cold. While you expect your furnace to work at all times, you have to do your part to keep it properly maintained. Finding your furnace leaking water can be disheartening to say the least. Regardless of whether it is a small leak or a major puddle, you need to get it taken care of right away to prevent additional damage to the furnace.…
When you think about tarps, you probably only think about covering a stack of firewood in your yard, securing a load in the back of a pick-up truck or covering your roof when it leaks. The truth is, tarps are an essential part of emergency survival planning and preparation. So, how can tarps come in handy during emergency situations?
Shelter
Tarps can be strung from trees to build an instant shelter to protect you from the elements.…
If you have a new house and a bare backyard with just a patio out the back door, you can fix the property up and get a great entertaining yard without having to spend tons of money. There are some key items you can get that will make a huge difference.
Adding to the exterior of your home doesn’t just boost the curb appeal, but it provides a variety of other benefits like improving the appeal and value of the home.…
Baby, it’s cold outside – and, unfortunately, some of that cold always seems to wiggle its way into your home. The age-old question of how to best insulate your house against the worst Mother Nature has to offer seems to spring up more often in winter than in any other other season – understandable, given that a breeze by the window in summer is much more easily borne than a brisk December wind coming through your shutters.…
If you have a little bit of flooring installation experience, you may be tempted to try your hand at installing your own hardwood flooring. Even though the process looks easy enough when you watch how-to videos online, installing hardwood does take some skill and practice. The slightest misdoings could lead you to make some pretty costly mistakes that will compromise the longevity and appearance of your wood flooring. Here are a few of the biggest mistakes homeowners tend to make when they are trying to install their own hardwood flooring and what you will need to know in order to avoid them.…
If you have a small bedroom that you would like to appear larger, there are several tricks you can use in the area to give the illusion of increased space. Selecting the proper pieces, using color, and placing items strategically will all have an impact on the way the room is perceived when you look inside. Here are a few ways you can increase the feeling of space in your bedroom with some decorating and furnishing tips.…
If you are looking for an element of color in your backyard landscaping plans, why not use the color purple? When used strategically, purple is a versatile color that can add dimension to flower beds, edgings and barriers. In addition to the natural beauty of purple blossoms and foliage, there are other functional advantages to using purple in landscaping projects.
1. To Make Your Yard Look Bigger.
Purple has long been used to make spaces look bigger than they really are.…
