How would you like to save 50% or more of the water you send down your drain? Everyone would but when it comes to saving water, electric or fuel it seems there is always someone telling you that you need to spend money to save. They say buy this thing for $50 and it will save you $100 over the next 30 years. …
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Improving your Soil with Peat Moss
Every previous season of growing drains your garden soil of nutrients. Chemical fertilizers will only improve one aspect of good soil conditions. To have healthy soil you need organic materials that will hold water and allow the roots to spread easily while growing.
There are a few different methods of adding organic materials to you garden. The least expensive is mulching. This is where you pile up last seasons leftover plants and rotten …
Ants How to get rid of them
There are many different varieties of ants but when they enter your home all of them are unwanted guests. Understanding what attracts them inside is just as important as getting rid of them. Before using any pesticide in the home you should read and follow the directions closely. Outdoor Chemicals should only be used outside and you should limit pesticide use to a minimum in all areas.
Common Ants are found every where. They come in a variety of sizes and colors …
How To – Choices For Hardwood Flooring
Flooring is a very personal and decorative part of any home. Products that work in one house may not be right for others no matter how much you fall in love with a look.
Other important aspects are wear and comfort. Although stone and tile are your most durable products they are cold to your feet and not nice to lay on in front of the television. Carpet will last you only a set number …
How To – Low Profile Tires And Wheels
There has been a fad in the past 10 years for huge rim wheels and tiny low profile tires.
Why people put these things on their cars is beyond any understanding other then the fact that cars with this option also often come with stereo systems that pull more amps then a home stereo system and weird color schemes that look like some type of intergalactic glitter vomit. Basically …
Types of Caulk and how to use them
Although some people think that a roll of Duct Tape and a Tube of Caulk is all that is needed to repair most things around the home there are a variety of different caulks that can be used for hundreds of different projects. Selecting the right one for the job is as important as deciding to use it at all so lets go over some of the different types of Caulk and when and where they are best used.
Acrylic Latex Caulkis …
Vacuum Cleaner – Replace a broken Belt
Replacing a broken belt on your vacuum cleaner is something that everyone can do. It only takes a screwdriver and a few minutes work to get your cleaner back in action.
With the cost of vacuum cleaners today it is really worth getting a few extra $3 parts that you know will need to be replaced.
Filters and bags can often …
Removing Stains from Stone Countertops
There are a variety of different methods used to clean and restore marble surfaces. Because Marble and other stone materials can react differently to acids, bleaches and other chemicals it is important that any restoration process that you attempt be tested on a small spot before you apply it to large areas.
You should always try the least aggressive methods first to reduce the chance of permanent damage.
For general cleaning you should use a mild soap detergent and a soft sponge or …
Buying Guide – Pressure Washers And Attachments
There are a number of projects around your home where a small or even large sized pressure washer can be a real help or for all practical reasons required. This buying guide will cover some of the different sizes of pressure washers and some of the attachments that can be used for your projects.
What size is right for you?
You should purchase a pressure washer that meets 70% of your job tasks with ease and …
How To – Refinish And Stain Outdoor Wood Bench
In this HowTo we will cover the basic steps of restaining an outside bench that has had its finish ruined by the elements.
There are 4 pages to this HowTo
To perform the work you will need.
Electric Sander
1 Pack of assorted Sandpaper
Paint Scraper
Good Quality Nylon Brush
Brush Cleaner
Small Can Of Wood Stain
Small Can Of Urethane Sealer
Spray Can of Flat Black Paint
Masking Tape
Old News Paper
Plastic Tarp
Cost for restoring this bench will be …