SOOTHING YOUR SOUL WITH A WATER FEATURE

Bringing a water feature to your yard isn’t just aesthetically pleasing, it is also pleasing to the soul.  Listening to the flow of water is linked to many emotional, cognitive, and physical benefits allowing us to feel happier, healthier, calmer, and more creative.  We are naturally connected to water as seventy percent of our bodies […]

THE REAL COST OF SKILLED CRAFTSMEN

Many of us enjoy a good “Do-it-yourself” project around the house.  At times, it can save us money and give us the satisfaction of setting a goal and completing it.  But, there are also many times when trusting a project to the professionals is our best call.   At times, this choice can seem costly.  However, […]

UPHOLSTERY ATTACHMENT – YOUR SECRET CLEANING WEAPON

The upholstery attachment on the carpet cleaner is a secret “cleaning weapon” to add to your arsenal.  Do you want to prolong the life of your furniture while keeping it looking its best?  The upholstery attachment is a great tool for that.  It offers you the opportunity to easily clean upholstered chairs, fabric couches, sofas […]

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO MULCH?

They say timing is everything, and knowing the right time to mulch is no exception.  Planning your mulching time will benefit you and your yard in so many ways.   Not only does it look attractive, but it also helps to regulate soil temperature and moisture while enriching the soil and preventing erosion.  With these […]

HOW TO CHOOSE PAVERS FOR YOUR HOME

So you’ve made a decision to have pavers installed in your home. Perhaps it’s for a patio, driveway, walkway, a wall, pier column or even a stairway! This is an exciting time and a decision that will last for many years to come. With the thousands of pavers to choose from, the decision can be […]

HISTORY OF THE WOOD BURNING PIZZA OVEN

Are you thinking about purchasing a Wood Burning Pizza Oven for your yard? Perhaps a little bit of history will solidify your decision when you hear about how these fascinating contraptions have been such an integral part of our world. Wood burning ovens date back as far as 4,000 years ago. During archeological excavations, nearly […]

YOU CAN HAVE A FIREPLACE! (IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK)

There was a time when installing a fireplace was a huge ordeal. Finding an old home with one already installed was a big selling point for homes and still is. However, times have changed. It is now possible to have a fireplace installed in one or two days or possibly extending to 2 weeks depending […]

FUN FLAVOR CHIP RECIPES

Including flavor chips into your cooking can truly expand your options. Try some of our many flavors to spice things up. Enjoy these 3 original flavor chip recipes! To begin, prepare your chosen flavor of Smoking Flavor Chips by soaking several handfuls for a half-hour in cold water. Be sure to allow them enough time […]

5 INSECTS FOR GARDEN PEST CONTROL

Some Insects are your Garden’s Friends. Here are 5 insects which help to maintain pest control in your garden. Ground Beetles live beneath mulch in the soil and around perennials. They create vertical tunnels in the ground, which they use to trap their prey. They mostly travel at night so you may not see them […]

How to use your Patch Liner Repair Kit:

If you have a pond, you are aware of how pricey a pond liner can be. Should you happen to end up with a tear in your liner, you’ll find that you can lose quite a bit of water from just a small tear. You will find it is much more cost effective to purchase […]