Bad Advice: Lawn Maintenance Myths That Can Cost You Your Lawn
Those lawn care shortcuts and timesavers may end up costing you more than you suspect – they may damage or kill your lawn, resulting in costly and time-consuming repairs to get it green and healthy again. Before following any bad advice, learn what your lawn really needs to thrive. Bad Advice: Kill Weeds With Salt/Vinegar/Baking Soda The Truth: Most home-brewed weed killer concoctions won't just kill weeds, they'll also kill the grass.
How To Get Rid Of Wild Strawberries In Your Garden
While some people think of wild strawberries as a wonderful, unexpected and welcome surprise in their gardens, others think of them as an awful blight as miserable as dandelions and any other weeds. If you're in the latter group, you're probably at your wits' end trying to figure out how to get rid of them. The annoying thing about wild strawberry plants is that they're perennial plants that can reseed and replant themselves every season, creating an invasive growth that can be difficult to remove.
Ditch The Chemicals: Five Methods For Cleaning Hardwood Floors
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, chemical levels on the home are rapidly rising with the use of chemical cleaners. If you do not have carpet, chances are you use far more chemicals than necessary to keep your floor clean. Fortunately, you can reduce the level of chemicals in your home by using chemical-free methods to clean your hardwood floor. Here are five all-natural, chemical-free methods for cleaning flooring: Method 1: Dish Soap
How to Update Your Bedroom Furniture on a Budget
If you're craving a bedroom makeover but your finances are tight, you can make a big difference by just updating your existing bedroom furniture. You don't need to buy any new furniture pieces to give your personal space a whole new look. Here are some tips for transforming a boring bedroom into a refreshed retreat. New Bedding Breathe new life into your bedroom with new bedding. When choosing the perfect textiles, consider your bed frame and headboard style.
Tips To Create A Fairy Garden
If you enjoy the idea of fantasy, magic, and lands where mermaids, fairies, and sprites all exist, then you might enjoy creating a fairy garden in your back yard. This will be the perfect place for you to go when you need a break from the real world or want to immerse yourself in a fantasy novel. You might even use your fairy garden as a place where you can get your creative juices flowing and do some writing, drawing, or other type of art work.
