Home Garden

The first house I bought had bare floors that had seen better days, so I started looking at flooring options with the view that one type of flooring would suit my whole home. I chose pine flooring for every room, and that was a costly mistake. Pine is a softwood, and it didn't hold up well in busy traffic areas. I decided to learn more about different types of flooring that are available before parting with more money, and I started this blog to share what I learned and provide new homeowners with some tips for choosing the right flooring for each room in their home. I hope you find my blog useful.

Important Details Not to Overlook When Choosing a Riding Mower

12 October 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

A ride on mower can make quick and easy work of cutting the grass on a very large property, and is often better than a push mower for thick vegetation, as smaller and more lightweight blades often cannot easily cut heavier weeds and brush. However, a riding mower is often more expensive than a push mower, and may have some added hazards that are easy to overlook, so it's good to take your time and compare all the features and details of these mowers. Read More …

Three Smart Ways to Use Shade Sails in Your Garden

6 September 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Shade sails are large pieces of fabric stretched between several poles. Their large surface area means they provide more effective outdoor shade than traditional options like sun umbrellas. They're also extremely versatile - whether you want to enjoy dining outdoors without the weather getting in the way, you're worried about sunburn, or you want to create extra shade in specific areas of the garden, a shade sail can help. Read on for details on three smart shade sail applications that could be perfect for your garden. Read More …

How to Choose the Best Self-Storage Unit for Your Needs

27 June 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

A self-storage unit can be a great choice for when you simply have too much "stuff" sitting around the house or want to store bulky sporting goods out of the garage and away from your car. There are many storage units on the market today, which is good since it means you're sure to find one that works for your needs, but that can also make it a challenge to narrow down those choices. Read More …

Clearing Up Some Misconceptions About Lockout Services

27 June 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If you've been locked out of your home or car, it's always best to call a locksmith to let you back in, rather than trying to somehow force your way inside. You can easily cause damage to a door lock or a car door by trying to force a lock open, and can also break a house or car window trying to bypass it to get inside. When you do need lockout services for your home or car, note a few misconceptions you might have about this service so you know what to expect when you call a locksmith. Read More …

Is Your Kitchen Space Limited? 3 Must-Have Appliances for Your New Kitchen

23 June 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If you're having a new kitchen installed, but you don't have much room for kitting it out with every fancy appliance on the market, you don't have to compromise on functionality or style. A kitchen refit provides the opportunity to assess what was and wasn't working for you in your old kitchen and to address problem areas that were hindering your enjoyment of using your kitchen. Get rid of all those small appliances and crockery you just don't use and replace single purpose small appliances with multifunctional alternatives that meet your needs but take up a fraction of the space. Read More …