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Lawn And Garden Care: 5 Tips For Combating Mushrooms

24 August 2015

You mow your lawn and weed your garden religiously. It looks fantastic, until one morning you wake up and discover mushrooms growing in your once lush lawn. Although most lawn mushrooms aren't exactly dangerous, they can be quite a nuisance—especially for those who pride themselves on their landscaping prowess. While it might seem like an impossible task to rid your yard of the pesky mushrooms, it isn't. Here are five tips to help you combat mushrooms in your lawn or garden:

Why A Land Survery Can Save You Money: Survey Before You Buy

31 July 2015

If you have found a piece of land you want to build a house on and you aren't sure what it's going to cost you to prep the land, you want to have a land survey performed. The survey from a company like Krause & Gantzer can tell you a lot about how ideal for building the property is, and about what is in the soil. A land survey contractor will do the survey, and can talk with you about the results and how it affects the potential home you want to build.

Have A Broken Window? Use These 3 Tips To Safely Pick Up Small Glass Shards From Your Carpet

9 July 2015

If you have carpeting on your floor, a broken window can present a challenge. While picking up large pieces of glass is easy, it is harder to get up the tinier pieces of glass that can get be stepped on by your family and pets. Here are some ways to make sure you can pick up all the tiny glass shards left behind, so you can make sure the carpet is safe for your household.

How To Protect Your Cedar Trees From Bagworms

18 June 2015

If you have ever seen a large web-filled cocoon hanging from a cedar tree in your yard or neighborhood, it is the work of a bagworm. Bagworms can kill an entire cedar tree, so it is important to identify bagworms and get rid of them as soon as possible. Here are some tips to help identify bagworms and properly get rid of them to save your cedar tree and other cedar trees in your neighborhood.

Have Hard Water? 3 Clues You Can Find In The Bathroom

1 June 2015

You might have heard of what a pain hard water can be, but you might be unsure of whether or not this is a problem in your home. Luckily, there are a few signs that you can look for all over the house to determine if you have hard water, but the best place to start is in your bathroom. If you notice any of these clues in your bathroom, it might be time to call a plumber to come out and install a water softener in your home.

"Why Does My Toilet Flush By Itself?" And Answers To Other Related Questions

6 May 2015

Have you ever heard your toilet flush by itself when no one was in the bathroom? This is called ghost flushing, but don't worry: ghost flushing isn't an indication that your bathroom is haunted. Ghost flushing is what happens when your toilet experiences a slow leak that empties the tank into the bowl. As soon as the water level in the toilet tank falls below a certain point, the toilet float triggers the fill valve and causes the toilet to flush.

5 Good Reasons To Get Blinds

19 April 2015

Installing blinds over your windows can change the appearance of your living room and provide many great benefits. Although there are other window treatment options, such as curtains and shades, they do not provide the same advantages that blinds do. Here are five good reasons to get blinds. Blinds Are Easy to Maintain If you want window treatments that are easy to maintain, you should definitely consider blinds. Unlike curtains, blinds do not have to be washed frequently to look nice and clean.

The Benefits Of Choosing Aluminum Storefronts

31 March 2015

Some choices you make for your retail business may be a visible aspect of being environmentally and economically conscious. With some other choices, however, you may be making a huge impact on environmental awareness and increased security without it being noticeable. Find out how you can save a great deal of money and become more environmentally aware by learning more about recycled aluminum storefronts for your business. No Toxins In The Air