As the leaves start their colorful descent and the air gets that unmistakable crispness, it’s time to show our yards a little love. Let’s dive into a laid-back guide on how to give your outdoor haven a fall makeover without breaking a sweat. 1. Branch Out:...
Construction companies have used jackhammers for years to breakthrough concrete and asphalt. While you may think of it as a modern invention, it came before sliced bread, paper clips and tea bags. When you’ve got a project like a new driveway or walking path to...
It’s a fact that your car maintenance costs tend to increase with mileage. But if you consider yourself an able weekend mechanic, you can save a lot of that money. If you’ve got the basic tools and skills, you can go beyond oil changes and tune-ups to...
It’s important to remember that ladders are tools that require using common sense. No ladder manufacturer can guarantee your safety if you don’t observe some basic precautions. A ladder rental may be on your list for tackling that next big project. The...
With winter on the way, home heaters can provide extra heat more cost effectively than central units. They can help warm up a bedroom, den or extra sleeping space for family or holiday guests to make life more comfortable. And in the case of winter storms and ice...
Having access to a backup generator is very important in the winter. You can lose power during summer storms, but being without AC is more of an inconvenience. Chances of losing power are even greater during the winter. Ice build-up may increase the stress on branches...
Losing a beloved pet is heart-breaking. Dogs run away for a variety of reasons, often basic instincts that are difficult to overcome, such as a need to roam, breeding or simply pent-up energy. One modern solution is an electric dog fence. It isn’t difficult to...
Creating some pleasant holiday memories doesn’t have to be a major chore. Stressing over all the details of making guest lists, budgeting or selecting a location might do you more harm than good. However, you can put together a respectable holiday...
It’s a good idea to get out in the cooler weather of fall to take care of that yard maintenance. If you don’t prepare your lawn, garden and plants now, freezing temperatures could do damage, and you’ll have that much more to do in the spring....
Nearly half of families hold a reunion annually, but that may be unrealistic for families that are widely scattered or have priorities like new babies or job concerns. If you’re planning a reunion, consider following a schedule. What steps do you take prior to...
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