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- New Generation Plumbers Now Advocating For Green Initiatives - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Lora DavisIf you live in an industrialized country, you are likely just as guilty as many others you know of taking clean water and drainage for granted. Those who do not understand that natural resources are limited are simply pretending or just living in a state of denial. This doesn’t stop us plumber ...
Views: 509 - Things to Do in the Fall - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldIf only a little late in the season, here are a few things for the fall gardener’s schedule. I haven’t even started most of mine yet, sadly. Mid-fall is the best time to move, divide or plant spring and summer blooming perennials. Fall perennials can be moved and divided at this time too, if ...
Views: 615 - Unique Night Lighting Ideas - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Marina PalYou may not be afraid of Boogie Man anymore, but you might be afraid to hit your toe from the extremely sharp edge of your bed frame. If you stumble on your way to the kitchen for a snack at midnight, then night lighting is required. Instead of filling your room with tiny lighting moons and ...
Views: 2229 - Nordic Design – sparking a new trend in modern interior - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Marina PalFresh and foraged, Nordic interior designs make the mark in international market by creating a transformative process in home interior. The exclusive collection of furniture reflects Nordic quiet and understated aesthetic design elements. The designs are heavily influenced from the cultural ...
Views: 2322 - Fall Schedule - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldIf only a little late in the season, here are a few things for the fall gardener’s schedule. I haven’t even started most of mine yet, sadly. Mid-fall is the best time to move, divide or plant spring and summer blooming perennials. Fall perennials can be moved and divided at this time too, if ...
Views: 543 - Caring for Bulbs During the Cold Season - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldWhen you plant bulbs, whether that happens in fall or spring, don’t forget to mix in a good measure of bone meal into the dirt, to help them set in and give them some food for the first year. Other than that, bulbs don’t need a lot of care. Because they are usually sprinkled among other ...
Views: 547 - Your Guide To Choosing Doors For Your New House - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Kamal SwamiIn the recent times, the home decor and furnishing ideas have taken an artistic turn. Nowadays, everything is customised and planned accordingly on the basis of a theme. It means that the couches or the sofas of a living room should complement the wall paint or texture. Other than this, there ...
Views: 826 - Maintenance of the Cooling Water Pump in the Automobile Engine - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2017 from Wajahat AliBefore, the water pump was not the basic extra piece of the vehicle motor. Around then, the utilized medium for the fluid cooling is unadulterated water. Now and again, keeping in mind the end goal to keep the stop, a little wood soul would be included. The dissemination of the cooling water ...
Views: 927 - Rose Care for the Winter - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldWhether rose pruning is best done in the fall or spring is a matter of preference. I usually leave it for spring, for some reason I feel the plants will fare better over the winter if they keep the growth from the previous year. If you do choose to prune before winter, do so, keeping in mind ...
Views: 591 - 3 Common Lawn Problems and How to fix them - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Clarke RamseyYou work hard to keep your lawn looking green, lush and vibrant. As hard as you work, occasionally you still find yourself face to face with dandelions that won’t die, or grubs that just won’t go away. You’ve tried everything to get rid of them. Nothing seems to work. It’s frustrating when ...
Views: 808 - Water Heater Upgrade-Are You Ready To Go Tankless? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2017 from Lora DavisDo you blame your high water bills on the amount of time you have to wait for hot water to reach your sink after turning on the tap? Is your current water heater more than a decade old? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then it might be time to consider an upgrade to a tankless ...
Views: 692 - Landscaping 101: 4 DIY Projects to Spruce Up Your Yard - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlySprucing up your landscaping is going to increase the value of your property and make your home a little more eye-catching. Unlike most indoor renovations, improving your yard can often be done without contractors and other specialists. As long as you have some basic equipment and a few hours to ...
Views: 899 - Top Things to Consider Before Installing Fences in Your House - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Ron SpencerLet's be honest, most of you don't just install fences that often and it's completely understandable because fences are not something that most homeowners change every year. Fences are something which shouldn't just look great but also last for years to come. But choosing the most appropriate ...
Views: 1504 - Waiting for Halloween - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldI got the candy, and the pumpkins, and the scary ghoul costumes, we're all set for trick or treat. The garden path decorated itself in expectation of little guests. Well, technically I was too idle to clean up the fallen leaves, but I recently renewed my committed to a positive outlook on life ...
Views: 586 - Faqs Answered on Hiring House Cleaning Services - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Ron SpencerBefore your approach for house cleaning services, ask yourself what drove you to the situation to consider a cleaning agency over maids. Well, after reviewing a number of people, it has been found that maids alone are not capable enough to clean the delicate areas of the house. Eventually, you ...
Views: 1645 - Bulbs for Summer and Fall - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldToad lilies are the last flowers of the year, at least in the garden. They start blooming mid-October, to keep company to the already brown seed heads of the sedums, and they stay in bloom until November, braving the first frosts. People tend to associate bulbs with spring, and ignore their ...
Views: 572 - Caring for Indoor Plants - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldPlants that grow in pots on the window sill like pretty much the same things as the ones cultivated in the garden: a good amount of natural light, sufficient water and a little bit of help in the form of fertilizer every now and then. That being said, indoor plants have their own set of needs ...
Views: 601 - Soil Types - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldAt the most basic level there are three types of soil: sand, loam and clay. Most soils are a combination of the three, in various proportions. Every soil type has qualities and defects. Sandy soils drain very well, they are easily tilled and provide optimal conditions for the development of ...
Views: 601 - What is Fireplace and what are the benefits? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Usama MalikLet me start the discussion with what is a fireplace. And then we will discuss the types and then lastly what are the benefits of using fireplaces? What is Fireplace? A fireplace is a structure made of stone, brick or metal designed to contain a fire. Fireplaces are used for the relaxing ...
Views: 534 - Increasing the Value of the Property by Renovating the Kitchen - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Lora DavisIt is well known that the house is an investment, whether the owner lives in it or has it for rent. Even if it is your place of residence and you are not even thinking of selling it, Residential Renovations NJ can increase the value of the property. Kitchen Remodel NJ can bring great value to ...
Views: 626(1 vote) - Some Tricks to Spread the Cañerias Without Disarming Them - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Lora DavisOne of the most frequent problems in a house is the plugged pipes, but as usual, it is still uncomfortable. If the problem is very serious or frequent in the same pipe, or if we have a pipe system with a certain degree of aging, it is best to call a Plumber Point Pleasant to repair the problem. ...
Views: 453 - Flowers for the Shade - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldAs if the garden was aware of the colors that flatter it most, it chose white for its shade blooms, a color that creates drama when set against the darkness of its shadows. Many gardeners, weary of more unsuccessful attempts that they can palate, usually resign themselves to a shade garden ...
Views: 616 - The Memory Herb - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldRosemary is the memory herb. This is both a fact and a metaphor: the smell of rosemary improves retention and concentration, and its stems were traditionally offered as tokens of devotion, especially between lovers who were driven apart. I don’t know if it works for memory and concentration, ...
Views: 572 - Mauve des Bois - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldIf you were wondering what the color mauve looks like, exactly, it's the color of French mallows. We know that because this flower, mauve des bois, gave the color its name. The flower has many other names, the oddest of which is cheeseweed, inspired by the tightly packed configuration of its ...
Views: 579 - All Summer's Glory - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThere is a time around the middle of July when the garden looks absolutely resplendent. It feels like every flower is in bloom, competing for attention. The late spring blooms haven’t faded yet and the some of the late summer ones decide to show up early, so there is a surreal mix of seasons ...
Views: 583 - Fairy Circles - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldWhat an exciting find! I’ve heard about this phenomenon, but it is the first time I got to see it in person. It’s called a fairy circle, or ring, and there is a very simple scientific explanation for why it occurs. The spores of a mushroom extend radially around it and even though the center ...
Views: 596 - The need of Wastewater Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Ampac USAOne might think what does waste watertreatment mean. After all, water is used to eliminate waste in almost every part of the world. There are more industries in the whole world than we can count, about 10,000 desalination plants and cruise, ocean liners, navy and military ships more than that. ...
Views: 871 - Why choose Reverse Osmosis? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Ampac USAEven today a lot of households are apprehensive about using reverse osmosis as a process for filtering drinking water. In the different parts of the world still, there are people who just boil water, cool it and drink it believing it is now purified. Quite a lot of the remaining population ...
Views: 788 - The Flowers of Fall - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldI'm always in awe of the energy that propels fall bloomers to spring forth flowers, often weeks or days before the first frost. There are so few of them, and understandably so. I'm not talking about the frost tender plants from warmer zones that act as annuals in cold climates, those whose ...
Views: 570 - How to Make Your Yard Perfect and Pristine during the Summer Months - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Rachelle WilberYour yard is the first thing that people see when they drive past your house. Therefore, it is critical that the grass is always cut, the shrubs are always trimmed and that the plants run the gamut of colors. What are some easy and effective ways to keep your outdoor space looking pristine ...
Views: 674 - Assessing Tree damage and Clean Up After a Storm - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2017 from Lora DavisDuring the calm after the storm, you need to be very careful when assessing tree removal. STORM CLEARING and tree cleanup is for the professionals. Do not try to do it by yourself. There are great companies who are specialized in Storm clearing in Austin, TX and stump removal services in Austin, ...
Views: 560 - More About Jack in the Pulpit - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldI can’t get over how beautiful these flowers are, and am so happy and proud to have them in my garden. Their eerie hooded flowers, decorated with elegant stripes that make them look like custom wrapping paper are, indeed, the packaging, called the spathe. The inflorescence, which contains male ...
Views: 574 - Magic Beans - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldIf I knew how much I would enjoy purple beans, I would only have planted those to begin with. Besides being an attractive feature in the garden, they taste better and are not stringy at all, which is a blessing. Of course the purple color turns green in the pot, but that's beside the ...
Views: 604 - Lock out threats by Expert Locksmith Melbourne - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from Darsh TThere are the times when a quick-fix can cause more damage than you’ve considered. You’ve just locked yourself out of the house and don’t have a spare. You could be in for a long wait before a family member can help and you might think that getting help from a local handyman might get you ...
Views: 690 - A Few Things About Tomatoes - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThe temperatures heated up, the tomatoes started performing. Tomato plants don’t mind hot weather and will keep their composure even when more heat sensitive vegetables wilt pitifully, but they will not set fruit if the temperatures are above 85 to 90 degrees during the day or 75 at night. ...
Views: 609 - What is the Difference Between Vermiculite vs. Perlite - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2017 from Kevin ClarkIf you are looking to know about vermiculite vs. perlite then you’re in the right place. In this post, you will get the most relevant You will be a step advance in your way. Two inorganic soil additives are prevalent in horticulture vermiculite and perlite. Both of them are created by ...
Views: 1339 - Fun Idea’s for Children’s Gardening - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2017 from Rebecca YoungShould we be trying to get our young involved in gardening? Absolutely! My theory is that if we go back to hunter-gatherer times, our teens and early twenties would have been our prime hunting time. We’d be needed to get meat for the tribe. Once we got old (around 25), we’d be less useful. ...
Views: 949 - Summer Night Rain - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThe rain started right before midnight, with a soft, somewhat tentative thunder announcing it from afar, almost as if it was asking itself whether or not it had the right time. I listened to it for a while, reliving a memory. The sounds, the scents of rain, removed from sight, speak to the ...
Views: 581 - How to Build A Wheelbarrow Planter - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Kalyna KapurA wheelbarrow planter is used for planting flowers or trees. Well, it is a tool that can help you with planting trees, not only that but also you can move that one place to another quickly. Sometimes people get confused about building a wheelbarrow planter like as; what tools should be used for ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - Flowers for the Summer Solstice - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThis is so exciting! I have heard so many stories and legends about this flower, but I never actually saw it before. This is Galium Verum, Lady’s Bedstraw, the flower of St. John, a plant so deeply associated with the summer solstice that some even believe it only blooms on the Eve of St. John’s ...
Views: 1202 - Working with Herbs - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldWorking with herbs is an art and small details in the practice of harvesting and preserving them makes the difference between success and failure. Harvesting: Always harvest herbs in the morning, right after the dew has dried up but before the heat makes the plants release their volatile ...
Views: 694 - BEST RULES TO FOLLOW IF YOU WANT TO BE A GOOD WOODWORKER: - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2017 from Sagar MandanWoodworking is an art of making goods from wood using the required skills and safety rules. Everybody needs to pay attention to the prescribed rules and regulations. While dealing with the tools and machines, we need to go through their specification, pros and cons so that you will work ...
Views: 1032 - Summer Rain - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldI sometimes forget how much I love summer rain, even the subdued kind, like the one right now, the kind that lasts for days. The light shifts to green from bouncing off lush wet foliage under a murky sky. There is harmony in the dance of raindrops tapping on the roof, life itself feels softer, ...
Views: 620 - Valerian - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldI worried when I added valerian to the herb wheel that it wasn't going to last very long in my garden. Cats are supposed to be so attracted to this plant they can't rest its scent and chew it into oblivion. Either we don't have enough free roaming cats in the neigborhood or its reputation of ...
Views: 626 - WARNING: You Might Have Prostate Cancer Without Knowing It - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Lora LorenaWARNING: You Might Have Prostate Cancer Without Knowing It A new study has shown that 80% – 85% of men experience permanent and devastating side effects from treatments… A new US-based study has come out confirming the link between BPH and increased risk of developing prostate cancer. This ...
Views: 730 - How to Care for Daylilies - by Submitted on May 22, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThe day lilies came with the house and they were already established when we moved in, so I didn’t pay much attention to their care. It showed. I used to take day lilies for granted because they are so ubiquitous in public and commercial outdoor spaces people see them as care free. That they ...
Views: 613 - Top 5 Trending Wedding Flower Arrangements You Must Order For - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Lora DavisFirst, Congratulations for your big day! Organizing for a wedding is exciting, but there are important decisions that you must make for your day to be as memorable as ever. Decision on your guest list, the food to serve your guests, the wedding venue and also decorations of the venue are all ...
Views: 740 - Bladder Campions - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Francis RosenfeldThis is an edible plant, widely used around the Mediterranean Basin to flavor omelets, pasta and risotto. Its young greens make a tasty addition to meals when stewed in a little olive oil, just like chards and spinach. It can be eaten uncooked, but the raw leaves taste bitter because they ...
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