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Warning signs: What can your garden tell you about your property?

front garden

As we all know, the typical garden has changed immensely over the years. Once upon a time it might have been the focus of a battle between neighbours; with each one vying to get the better in the garden beauty contests. While in some areas this is still very much true, in others low-maintenance gardens

How to get the garden and lawn you’ve always dreamed of

lawn

Getting a good-looking garden and lawn is not as difficult as you may think, but there are quite a few things to keep in mind when properly caring for your landscape. It does not really matter if you are a beginner gardener or a seasoned gardener, there are so many things that you will learn

How to choose the most suitable front door

front door

You front door plays an extremely important role in your home. It not only makes the first impression, but it keeps your home safe from burglars. The front door plays a key role in making a statement about whom you are. When people see that door they are going to have some kind of ideal

5 things to do during a brownout

brown out

You might be wondering: what is a brown out? It is a state of lowered voltage that happens for a short time (from a minute to several hours). A brownout can also be called a “sag” and is caused by utility companies reducing the voltage of electricity being supplied to avoid a total power outage,

How to buy an axe

axe

Do you know how difficult it is to choose an axe that meets your needs? Selecting the right axe for the right job can be tough – but it is possible with a little knowledge. Many people do not know how to pick the right axe that is best suited for them, resulting in wrong

Preparing Your Garden for the Winter

garden in winter

Some people believe that when the weather starts getting colder and the leaves start to fall, it is time to put away the gardening tools and wait until next spring to work on their garden again. Wrong. Winter is an important time to maintain your garden’s health and assure yourself a good crop for next

5 valuable things to know before buying a condo

condos

People often choose condos over traditional homes due to the convenience of their location or the affordability factor. Condos offer low maintenance and you don’t have to worry about fixing small things like chipped paint on the door or windows. That’s a job for the condo association. If you are thinking about buying a condo

7 tips to help you make the right choices when buying patio furniture

garden furniture

Patios and outdoor spaces become a favorite spot for most homeowners to spend time, especially in the warmer months. A patio is an outward extension of a house that can have an array of uses. They can be a space for entertainment and relaxation among other purposes. When getting outdoor furniture for your patio, you

8 home enthusiasts and gardening bloggers to follow in 2018

gardening bloggers

Maintaining a garden can be difficult at times, especially when you don’t have any resources to help you. You can always check out our expert tips for garden management, but if you want some tips and tricks for your home and garden, then this post is for you. It features some of the most well-known

7 tips for low cost gardening

low cost gardening

The plants that surround us are beautiful. Wildlife inspires, and the fact that many are addicted to gardening in our time is not at all surprising. The man-made world is a stressful environment for man, a return to nature is a natural phenomenon. Being a gardener is not so difficult as it seems at first