Articles for tag: Storage Sheds

Karla News

Arrow Storage Sheds a Good Choice for Those on a Budget

Now that I’ve been in my house for several months and the weather is warmer, I began looking for my first big investment; a storage shed for all my lawn equipment. Being on a limited budget, I sought the largest shed I could find at a reasonable price. Arrow was the brand that won out. ...

Karla News

Small Garden Sheds: a Consumer’s Guide

The gardening season is upon us and the need for storage space becomes imminent. I am always in need of more storage space for my gardening supplies and will review a few different types of storage sheds available. When shopping, you will need to consider the area available for the garden shed. Will this be ...

Karla News

Brown Recluse and Black Widow Spiders

In the United States, we have only two spiders that are known to have potentially fatal bites when they bit a human. Those two spiders are the brown recluse spider and the black widow spider. Knowing what the spiders look like and what to do in the event that you or someone you know is ...

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Types of Outdoor Storage Sheds

Outdoor storage sheds come in handy for those who have a lot of garden tools, or even for those who just have a lot to store. There are many different styles and brands available and suitable for almost any storage need. With all of the styles and brands that are available it’s hard to know ...

Karla News

How to Force Daffodils

Forcing daffodils sound much worse than it actually is. In reality, you are not “forcing” them, you are “tricking” them into thinking that winter is over and it is time to bloom. Daffodils can be forced at any time of the year provided that bulbs are available. The process takes at least sixteen weeks to ...

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Get Rid of Mice with Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil is the safest, most natural, effective way to get rid of mice. When someone discovers they are being visited by these furry little rodents, they immediately resort to traps or poison. Traps, however, are messy, and poison is dangerous for children and pets. The problem is, peppermint oil is not widely known as ...

Tips for Painting an Outdoor Shed

In this day and age, almost everyone needs an outdoor shed for storage and utility purposes. These sheds come in a variety of sizes, colors, and materials but one thing is for sure, they wear out. Due to the constant weathering and outdoor conditions, these storage sheds tend to need a new paint job every ...

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Why Did Fire Stations Have Spiral Staircases?

History In the 19th century the firemen used hand powered water pumps attached to hoses for all of the town’s firefighting needs. When the steam engine came into play, during the industrial revolution, it would prove to be a valuable tool in firefighting. Not only did it pump the water faster than the hand pumps, ...