Creating a sustainable water storage tank is a great way to reduce your water bill while still giving you the ability to irrigate your lawn and garden. While this may take some time and effort, the end result is a great source of water that is not taken from the...
Jay Degnan
Hanging a shadow box is a straightforward and easy task, once you have the right tools and materials. Shadow boxes are a great way to display small pieces of art or even pressed flowers, and when hung correctly can be a great addition to any room. The following steps explain...
Building a ramp for a mobile home or any other structure requires some basic measuring, woodworking and construction skills. Taking the time and plan in advance will create a sturdy ramp and also ensure that it is within the capabilities of the user. With two or more people, the task...
Once the oil is drained and you have the plug in your hands, the next step is to determine its size. This is an easy process and only requires a few tools like a ruler, a caliper, or a socket and wrench. With any of these tools, you can easily...
MDF molding is a great way to get a high-quality finish to any wall or furniture in a short amount of time. With a few easy steps you can finish your medium-density fiber wood molding, whether it is your crown or base molding, so that it looks just as good...
Vines make great additions to any garden and come in a wide range of varieties to choose from. They can add beauty, color, and interest to the garden, or serve a more practical role by screening or concealing blemishes on walls or barren expanses of brick. As with any other...
Next, you’ll want to remove any outdoor furniture that may be exposed to cold weather. This is especially true of plastic furniture or fabric furniture like cushioned chairs. Store them indoors during the winter and don’t forget to cover the furniture with a tarp or heavy plastic to protect it...
Having a perfect home and a pristine floor mat is something many people strive for, however, this can be difficult to achieve when hosting social events or dinners, as wine stains often become an unwelcome addition to your belongings. Wine stains can be especially difficult to remove due to the...
Transplanting roses requires a certain degree of knowledge and finesse; the wrong approach can easily result in dead roses and a broken heart. Transplanting roses is a delicate procedure and should not be taken lightly. As such, it’s essential to know when is the best time to transplant roses, how...
Having a lush, green lawn all summer without excessive water and fertilizers is a landscaper’s dream. It can be possible with some low-maintenance, high-efficiency cover crops, like clover and fescue. Both bring environmental and functional benefits that many conventional grasses lack. Previously, clover was a popular choice for green lawns,...