If you’re having problems with leaking, dampness or flooding in your basement, you might want to consider installing a sump pump. Many new homes with basements already have a sump pump installed by the contractor, but older homes don’t always have them. Installing a sump pump can be done without a contractor or plumber, and ...
If you’re like me, you’ve had moments where your craft room was a complete disaster! When this occurs, it can really zap your creative energy making it difficult to start or complete a craft project. Plus, right brained, creative crafters aren’t exactly known for their organizational skills! If you find it’s taking you an eternity ...
More people are beginning to add ponds to their homes for a multitude of reasons. The problem is that many people are unaware of the proper care and plant life that is needed to support this tiny ecosystem in your yard. There are several plants that need to be included and some that will add ...
Orchid pruning is one of the fundamental aspects of looking after orchids. It is key for you to prune your orchids once they have blossomed so that they continue flowering strong, handsome flowers and new growth. For beginners, this undertaking may appear frightening. But keeping to the steps below, this practice will be painless for ...
When we remodeled our bathroom last month, a new shower curtain rod was a neccessity for me. My husband didn’t think the old one was “that bad”, but it was pretty scratched up, and when I saw this Zenith brand shower curtain rod at Fred Meyer, I knew it was exactly what I wanted. Description ...
Cracks in cement walkways, driveways and patios are common and should be repaired. Cracks will allow water to seep in and over time the damaged surface will degrade even more and may become a safety hazard. Repairing cracks can usually be done in a few hours and is relatively inexpensive. Soil shifting or sinking is ...
I love my Dirt Devil Van n’ Mop. It is a great way to clean any hard surface such as ceramic tile or hardwood floors. The Vac n’ Mop is light weight, cord free and is so easy to use. The best thing about the Vac n’ Mop is that I can vacuum and mop ...
Have you ever thrown a door open too far and had the doorknob go through the wall? Has anyone in your household lost their cool and punched a hole in the wall? Have you ever lost your hold on a piece of furniture, while moving it, and put a hole in the wall? If you ...
I love working with wooden pallets. They’re free, abundant and easy to deal with. It’s free lumber. Look at them carefully; discard any that have oil or chemical stains. You may be able to paint over this and use them for stacking wood or other things on top. There are stamps on the wood that ...
Thanks to Al Gore, going green is the hot trendy topic. Everyone from Celebrates to companies like Disney, who announced they started going green with the newest revamped ride ” Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage” The ride still uses all eight original submarines, but the engines are now powered by clean and quiet magnetic coils. The ...