Summary: Using different combinations of household ingredients can make so many different types of cleaners, from general all-purpose solutions to specific stain removers. Keeping a house clean can cost both time and money. You can definitely lower the monetary cost of cleaning a home by making cleaning solutions yourself, with…

Two Patio Installation Mistakes Most People Make
Interior rooms in a house are quite straightforward. You can only use your bathroom for bathing, bedroom for sleeping and dining room for eating. The usage of each room determines the furniture you choose. However, how do you design an outdoor space? Which outdoor wicker furniture will use, and which…

What makes a great outdoor furniture set
Your home furniture selection reflects your personality, your preferences, and the aesthetic that you want for your home. However, there are some basic tenets that you should follow when choosing your wicker outdoor furniture. Here are some basic things to look for when making your choice: Durability The most important…

Plants that can create texture in your garden
Successful garden design includes many elements like color, form, sound, fragrance and texture of the plants. Adding texture to your garden, involves playing with the surface quality of plants. Although, the feel of a plant does add to texture, other elements such as light and shadow help to create a…
Growing a home garden for your pet
Pets sometimes intuitively eat plants when they are not feeling well. Since pets nowadays are mostly indoors, it is a good idea to have some plants that your pet can eat to make them feel better. Consider including some of the following plants in a separate area so that your…

Five gardening tips for beginners
New gardeners should understand the basics of growing a healthy, well-maintained garden. Here are some sound tips that will get beginners started right. Test your soil – To understand what type of soil you are working with, send a sample of your soil to your local nursery. They will be…
5 High-tech online gardening tools to plan your garden
For those new gardeners, planning out your garden can be a difficult task. Here are five online garden planners that will give you tips on space, planting times and yields. Garden Planner online – This is site will help you customize your layout according to the size and shape of…

Natural homemade weed killers that work
If you love your lawn and garden, but it is susceptible to weeds, you may be looking for a weed killer that will help you maintain a beautiful garden. However, chemical weed killers can be poisonous and dangerous when you have a home with children or pets. Here are some…

Protect your mail from identity theft
Your home and your identity are two things you should protect fiercely. Unfortunately, identity theft is one the rise. With the postal service delivering as many as 270 billion items every month, that is a lot of opportunity for identity thieves. Here are some tips from Go mailboxes that you…

5 Essential contemporary garden design ideas
Modern gardens are easy to maintain, less costly and yet pleasing to the eye. Here are five modern garden design ideas that are simple to create. Hard landscaping – Hard landscaped gardens include water features, stones, raised beds and built-in planters. These gardens are very structured, and this helps the…