December 2nd, 2013 by admin
Backyards are a wonderful space to have. They’re perfect for entertaining, relaxing and a great space to have if you’ve got children. But sometimes they look and feel a little cramped. This can be easily fixed. There are a number of ways you can add space to your backyard – you just need to get creative.
Pruning
If you have trees, hedges or bushes in your yard, due some pruning before you decide to make any drastic changes. It may be that there is in fact a lot of space in your garden, but you need to cut back the plants in order for it to be recognized. Once you prune, you may well be amazed at the amount of space you suddenly have. Even if it is actually no larger, it will feel larger and much more comfortable. (more…)
November 30th, 2013 by admin
Black Friday has become as much a part of holiday traditions as Thanksgiving and Christmas. The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year, and millions of people are hunting for the best bargains for their holiday gift lists. This hunt and the chaos of it all can lead to unnecessary injuries if you’re not careful. Here are five Black Friday injuries and how to avoid them.
Bruising
There have been reports over the years about people trampling one another to get through the doors of their favorite stores. In 2008, a mob of Walmart shoppers broke down the doors and trampled an employee and two shoppers. Trampling can lead to severe bruises, which can lead to further medical complications. To avoid being trampled, or injuring others, take your time, keep your eyes open and focused. Most of all, don’t be in too much of a rush. (more…)
November 30th, 2013 by admin
This is the dream of every family or individual, to have an abode of their own. Besides this is one of our necessities that will protect us in any weather, rain or shine or during cold winter times. Home is the place where we spend time with our family, where we can relax, do everything we want and it can become our prized possession.
My retirement home along the sea. This is indeed my prized possession. Hope to visit it soon!
Building our own home requires a great decision and a lot of money. It is not just you will spend a hundred dollars and you already have a place to stay. That is why most people who are planning to build a home always consult the experts especially those who can give plans and financial advices. (more…)
November 26th, 2013 by admin
The idea of a blocked toilet leaves most people a little red in the face, and the Brits are notoriously easy to embarrass when it comes to matters such as this. Regardless of whether it is waste that has caused the blockage, or a beloved toy or maybe a toilet roll that your little one has decided to send for a swim, trying to unblock your loo is not a task anyone will envy. These types of mishaps usually happen when it’s least convenient, such as when you have company, so calling someone in for every little blockage isn’t always possible or necessary. There are many ways to fix a loo clog by yourself at home, and learning how to unblock a toilet couldn’t be easier: (more…)
November 26th, 2013 by admin
If you want to increase the value of your home, you’re probably scared you’ll end up overspending and running out of budget. However, did you know you can increase the value of your home by hardly spending any money and with little effort? No? Well, we thought we’d write a post dedicated to telling you how to do just that. Now you can get the best price possible for your home if selling, or just rest well safe in the fact that your home is now worth a lot more money. Read on to learn more!
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November 25th, 2013 by admin
There is a reason why tomatoes grow wild in Andes, South America. This is because they love the sun and the warmth. The secret to grow nice tomatoes is to re-create this climate. This apparently simple requirement can become quite a challenge if you are based in Britain. However, using the right tomato cloche will definitely make your life much easier and your tomatoes yummier.
The best thing to do is to choose a spot where the plant will get full sunlight. You may even choose a place against a wall or a fence. However, you need to make sure that the plant will get enough water. Although tomato seeds can be planted directly in the soil, this is not a very good decision if you are living in colder climates. (more…)
November 25th, 2013 by admin
You can get lifting slings in a variety of sizes from the Mega Garden Store to make your work easier in your garden. In addition to being extremely flexible and light, web slings as they are also called, can protect the item that you are lifting with the wide, weight-bearing surface that it has. It is possible to use lifting slings to raise awkward or heavy pots or ornaments without them being damaged.
They can be bought in sizes of twelve foot or shorter lengths. They can also be bought in polyester round slings. They can be easily handled and come in color codes to match their capacity. There are yellow, green, and purple in varying lengths. They can be shifted to change the wear points so the use of it is for an extended period. (more…)
November 21st, 2013 by admin
The spirit of Christmas season is just around the corner! Some more weeks and we will be celebrating Christmas. Everytime this season comes, I always think of home. I know for some, especially to the victims of natural calamities like the recent typhoon in the Philippines, celebrating Christmas is quite sad especially for those who lost their loved ones and homes. I hope and pray that my brothers and sisters and all people in this world who are experiencing tragic moments in their lives will soon be healed and will be backed to their normal way of daily living. Be strong and keep on hoping! There is always light at the end of the tunnel..so as the saying goes!
Back to the main topic. I am happy to let you know that our Christmas tree is finally up! Inspite of being sick when I was making our Christmas tree two weeks ago, I still able to finish decorating it. (more…)
November 20th, 2013 by admin
Water is the source of life, though it can be the cause of frustration for anyone that is dealing with a plumbing issue. There are not many ways to destroy a home’s structure than to leave a major plumbing problem.
To prevent pipes from freezing, don’t let temperatures drop under freezing in your home, even if the house is vacant. Your plumbing can freeze if the air around them fall below freezing. It could take some time in order for the pipes to thaw out so you can have water again. However, your pipes can explode, and that could make a mess and result in a big repair bill.
Knowing which tools and how they are used will be a great help when you work on a plumbing job. Before undertaking repairs on your own, you should have a plan; otherwise, or you may make a costly mistake. (more…)
November 20th, 2013 by admin
Planning for a home renovation or home improvement is sometimes very difficult. This is very true especially if you don’t have enough resources or finances to do it. That is why planning and saving money for any home remodeling or renovation is much recommended or must be done.
How did we saved money on our new windows? Here are are some tips I can share to you.
Asking some friends who has the same plan or experience.
That time, we had some friends who did some home remodeling. We asked them what was the name of the company and how much did they charged for all windows and the labor cost for dismantling and installing the new ones. We also asked for some ideas if they were able to save money on their new windows. It is good to get some ideas to some people who had the experience with the same projects. (more…)
