2016

Landscaping With Chickens And Ducks

If you have chickens or ducks, then you know that having a garden and keeping your landscaping in good shape can be a challenge. Some plants and landscapes just don't do well with poultry. However, there are some plants you can use which not only look good, but they are also practical for both you and your birds. Here are some ways to make your landscape more chicken- and duck-friendly and look good while doing so.

Emergency Generators Are A Good Backup For Medical Devices

If you, or someone in your family, needs to have a medical device which needs power in order to live, including oxygen or certain monitors, it can be very worrisome when something comes up that may cut your power. Hurricanes, severe storms, ice storms, and blizzards are just some of the things that could knock out your power. Even if you are listed with the power company as a household that uses medical devices and are a priority to get power back, it can take some time to get your power back on.

Give Any Room In Your Home More Character By Adding Textured Wallpaper To The Ceiling

Many people only think of using wallpaper on the walls of their home, but it can actually be used on the ceilings, as well. Adding textured wallpaper to the ceiling in a room can give the space a lot of character and create a unique look many people have never seen before. Adding wallpaper to the ceiling in a room can be a bit tricky, so use the guide below to learn a few tips and tricks to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible.

2 Reasons To Take Advantage Of Basement Waterproofing

One of the most important things that you can have done to your home if you live in an area that gets a lot of rain is to have your basement waterproofed, mostly because of the many complications that it can help you avoid. Listed below are two reasons to take advantage of basement waterproofing. Protect Your Foundation One of the biggest complications that basement waterproofing can help you avoid is damage to your foundation.

4 Gutter Improvements To Protect Your Home And Give Your Home Clean Water

Gutters are a great addition to your home and can do a lot to protect your foundation, as well as give you resources like water collection. There are also improvements that you may want to consider doing to your gutters, such as adding guards and installing rain collection systems. You may also want to consider seamless gutters for any long sections of gutter. Here are some gutter improvements that can give you more out of your investment in gutters for your home:

4 Reasons To Choose Custom Frames Over Ready-Made Frames

When it comes to framing photos or a piece of artwork in your home, you have two options. One would be to have the piece custom framed while the other option would be to purchase a ready-made frame that will fit the photo or piece of artwork. Although custom framing tends to be more expensive, here are four reasons you should choose this option over the other:  Customized Frame Width: Many times, you won't find the frame width you want when searching through ready-made frames, especially if you want a very thin frame.

Two Eco-Friendly Carpet Trends to Be Aware Of

Choosing carpet for a home is typically a long-term commitment. Thus, you need to make sure that you understand how you want your carpet to fit into your design scheme for your home. For those who have a strong environmental conscience, both material and color play a roll in creating a green home.  Natural Options in Carpeting Using eco-friendly options in a home is always a good idea. If you can find a carpet that features a natural fiber yet looks great in your home, you can satisfy your environment conscience and your design sense in one purchase.

Transforming Your Garage? A Few Options For Staining The Floor

If you are going to be remodeling the garage to turn it into a recreation area, you may want to do something about the concrete floor. You could put down vinyl or ceramic tiles without having to do much to the floor, but that can get expensive. Putting in carpeting will not only be expensive, once you consider putting down padding, it will also be harder to keep clean than other options.

Secrets To Making Your Small House Seem Bigger: Improve The Rooms On A Dime

Does your small house feel cramped and dark at times, and you're wondering how you can make the living space and bathrooms seem bigger? There are a few different things that you can do to open up the space, even if you don't have a lot of space to work with.  Here are a few tricks you can use throughout the space to get a more open and airy feeling home, even when the living space is tight.

Cap Your Tree's Roots Or Remove The Tree?

Sometimes, it is not clear if the best route is to remove a tree or to install a tree barrier. Tree removal is intensive work and can involve digging up an extensive root system. Installing a tree barrier can also take a lot of effort and may have implications on the water retention of the soil. So which is best? The answer, it turns out, is "it depends".  What a Root Barrier Can Do

How Does Your Garden Grow? Depending On Your Property, The Answer Might Be Raised-Beds

It may seem like a lot of work to construct raised beds for your garden this year, but based on your actual land, it might be the only way to see any harvest. Depending on the inherent features of your property, you may want to consider some simple raised beds or container gardens this planting season. Raised beds could be the perfect solution for you this planting-season, especially if: Your property is small.

Pet-Friendly Backyard Maintenance: What You Should Know

As a proud homeowner, you always want to make sure that your yard and home are looking as nice and as well-maintained as possible. However, when it comes to maintaining your backyard, you also need to keep your dog or other pets in mind. Because your dog will likely spend more time in your backyard than you do, you want to be sure that nothing in or on your yard could be hazardous to their health or well-being.

Decorate Your Daughter's Room In A Unique Way By Painting A Glittery Design On Her Blinds

If you want to update the look of your daughter's room, but live in an apartment that prohibits you from painting, it can be difficult to know what to do. Painting the blinds that hang in your child's room can be a great way to give the room personality without causing any permanent damage to the space. The following guide walks you through a great way to give your daughter's blinds a glitzy new look.