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Tips to Protect Your Garden from Pests
Controlling pests through natural methods is often less expensive than commercial pesticides, and usually just as effective. In some cases, like fencing, these methods can even be more effective. You should always learn about the pests in your garden as much as you can. Look up information on sites like Wikipedia and YouTube. Once you have knowledge on your side, you can look for natural methods to deter our invaders. Natural Pesticides Natural pesticides don’t always mean chemicals or substances that kill the pests in question. Pulling weeds, for instance, can be an effective method at controlling the amount of predators to your garden. You can also use natural composting…
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Four ways to save water on landscaping
California is reportedly experiencing a severe drought in its recent history. Not just in California, saving water is critical for the survival of the planet. Landscaping takes as much as 70 percent of the home water usage and therefore, becomes a critical element when it comes to saving water. Here are four simple ways to save water on your landscaping. Use smart irrigation controllers: With a weather control station they work based on the demand coming from your landscaping. No more watering on rainy days. Many communities offer rebates for installing smart controllers. Adjust watering times and water landscaping between 2.00 a.m. and 6.00 a.m.: This allows landscaping to be…
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Back to School with New Bedding
By Stephanie Lichtenstein Ramos Getting your kids back to school is usually a relief. Love them like you do, summer is more than enough time to remember how nice it was to have a little more structure and some alone time to yourself. However, the lead up to sending them back to school is anything but calming. For one thing you got a lot of shopping to do so they get all the school supplies they need. So before you get too caught up in everything, make sure you think about their needs as far as bedding goes. As your children grow or simply grow out of certain looks, they…
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Cleaning Chair Cushions
By Carlo Badalamenti Nothing compares to reliable cushions. They’re there when you need them to take off a load and even catch some shuteye. However, even better are brand new cushions. They have a vibrancy and support all their own. No one has ever sat down on new cushions and found themselves wanting for anything more. In fact, sometimes, the only thing they could use is some peace and quiet. Unfortunately, sometimes these amazing cushions get their fun cut short because of a mess. Maybe your family pet is a bit over-anxious or a child simply spilled their ice cream. Whatever the case, nothing cuts the joy of new cushions…
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How to Change the Look of a Door
When you’re sprucing up a home to sell, the goal is to see a recoup on your investments. You need to choose specific areas to remodel, but often times the simplest changes have the biggest impact. Begin with your front door. You might be surprised at how many options you have to change its appearance. Stain the Door If you have a wood door, you can remove it from the hinges and sand it down. Once you’ve removed the finish on the door, use the stain of your choice to add some new color. The wood will look revitalized when you’re finished, and it will completely alter the look of…