This article is dealing with how solar window shades can cut our energy consumption and expenses. The best way to cut home cooling bills will be to strategically plant trees to provide shade for the house. Until the trees get big enough though, the window shades will cover the window in style and save a few bucks a month.
Benefits Of A Heated Driveway For Residential Use
A heated driveway may seem a bit extravagant for the average homeowner. However, if you live in a climate where it snows or frequently gets icy, consider the benefits that can be had by installing one. With todays technology, a heated driveway is not nearly as expensive as you might think and it will help save time and will be safer for your family. Think about all the time you spend shoveling walk ways and getting up early to get your car out of the driveway safely. A heate…
Bracing Winters Grip With Radiant Floor Heat
Radiant floor heat is a type of heating mechanism that is installed under the flooring to help provide warmth and comfort to a home. This type of radiant floor heat can be installed in just about any room in the home and can be very helpful in heating the home and saving money over the course of a few years. Many consumers who use radiant floor heat have found the comfort level much nicer than more traditional forms of heating. They have also found that the heat is often suff…
Caring For Your Vinyl Siding
A low maintenance and durable material, vinyl siding is an increasingly popular home exterior. Even though it is a low maintenance material, you will still want to clean your vinyl siding from time to time. Just make sure you know about the best cleaning methods before you get started.
Simple maintenance cleaning of your vinyl siding is fairly straightforward. Use a long-handled brush with soft bristles or a soft cloth to wipe it down with soap and water. If your vinyl sid…
Relax – Observe Butterflies Day
May 15th is observed as butterfly day. It is not only for children, but elders must also observe this day. To relax. All of us are always tense.
Water gardening – keeping water clear of algae
There are many new aims surfacing in gardening, and water gardening is one of the leading new interests. Water gardening can be in the form of waterfalls, basins, fountains, all of which can be enhanced by rock work aggregates and lighting, plants, and fish. Water gardening doesnt have to be a pond or natural water source either, it can consist of just a plastic tub, basically anything that can hold water.
What do you grow in a greenhouse?
Once youve got your greenhouse ready, it can be difficult to know exactly what to grow.
When And How To Prune Roses
Rose bushes that are not pruned can grow into large tangled messes with small and inferior blooms. The following should allow you to grow an attractive well shaped and sized bush with large lovely blooms. Note: This article is about pruning bushes, not climers, trees, ramblers or pillers.
Why add decor to your garden?
What makes a restful, romantic and beautiful garden? The addition of a garden bench, a fountain or a statuette is the answer!
Why I Decided To Plan My Next Years Garden Last Fall
Robin explains why planning your garden in the fall is a great idea but it might need some changes by spring.
Yard and Garden Trends for 2006
An insightful and informative article exploring some of the latest yard and garden design trends in urban America.
Yard Figurines
Decorating your yard does not have to involve the same tacky pink flamingos that your grandmother used to have. There are many more options available to you and are as simple as going to your local store.