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Redo Your Dining Room to Entertain Guests
by Guest Post on Nov 1, 2011
The dining room is an important space in the house, particularly as your family and friends are likely to spend plenty of time sitting around the table there if they come to your home for dinner. First of all, you will need to decide how to decorate the space. Continue reading →
How to Compost and How it Works
by Dan Eskelson on Apr 28, 2012
Look at any thriving forest and you will see composting in action. The complex interplay of green plants, fungi, bacteria and other microscopic life steadily converts dead organic matter into nutrient-rich food. How do you make this work in your garden? Continue reading →
Tips for Your Important Kitchen Appliances
by Guest Post on Sep 7, 2017
Many of us presume that we will need to spend money on a professional handyman to fix a kitchen appliance when it breaks down. Either that or just purchase a new one. After all, we wouldn’t last very long without an oven to cook dinners in or a fridge to keep our food cool. Continue reading →
The Importance of Drainage in the Landscape
by Guest Post on Apr 30, 2012
Drainage problems can be caused by seasonally high water tables, ponding of surface water, poor soil permeability or a combination of these conditions. At some homesites, the high water table may exist for long periods - this will require good subsurface drains around the outside foundation walls to keep the house dry. Consult with local professionals and codes for specifics. Continue reading →
Fitting a High Level Cistern
by Guest on Nov 28, 2013
Low-level, integrated cisterns are the norm these days, but if you’re looking for something a little different a high-level cistern can add a touch of class to your bathroom, particularly if you’re going for a traditional rather than contemporary look. Continue reading →
Grading Landscapes - Part 3
by Dan Eskelson on Apr 30, 2012
Healthy soil is not an inert, lifeless substance - it's full of microscopic life forms which are essential for the development of plant life. Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides not only do not add to this microbial life, in many cases they destroy it. Continue reading →
Alternatives to the Traditional Lawn
by Dan Eskelson on May 4, 2012
With the recurring droughts in many parts of the country, it may be wise to consider alternatives to resource-hogging manicured turfgrass areas. Unless you need your lawn for tuning up your golf game, replace at least part of it with native plants. Continue reading →
Glossary of Real Estate Terms - R
by 411 on May 23, 2012
Anyone planning to buy or sell real estate can benefit by using this free real estate glossary of common terms. While this information provided is considered accurate within real estate definitions, vocabulary cannot be 100% accurate in all jurisdictions or under the terms of your needs. Continue reading →
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