Just like watering and fertilizing, pruning your trees is a necessary part of landscaping that keeps your trees healthy and protects your property from falling branches. Correct tree trimming takes more than just chopping a few branches here and there, though. To keep the tree in good condition, you need to know when, what, and […]
The Homeowner’s Guide to Tree Removal
Trees are always welcome in a home landscape, but when a tree becomes diseased or severely damaged, sometimes removal is the only option. Due to the high risk of injury and property damage, tree removal is not a job to take lightly. While you can safely remove small trees yourself, for large ones, it’s best […]
The Pros and Cons of Copper Countertops
Your choice of countertop not only affects the ambiance of your kitchen, but it also affects how much you enjoy preparing meals there. While copper might be better known for cooking pots than for kitchen surfaces, it also has a lot of advantages as a countertop material. The Advantages of Copper Countertops In addition to […]
The Pros and Cons of Pocket Doors
When space is at a premium, a conventional full-swing door can be a real inconvenience. With a sliding pocket door, you’ll save space and give your room a more streamlined look. These doors are mounted on tracks and roll in and out of a “pocket,” or hollow compartment in the wall, so they don’t take […]
How to Level a Bumpy and Uneven Lawn
Even when it’s lush and green, an uneven lawn makes sunbathing and games less enjoyable and makes mowing hard work that leaves ugly bald patches. Drainage problems are also more likely, putting your lawn at risk for disease and your foundation at risk for damage. Nearly every lawn develops lumps and bumps eventually, but regardless […]
Signs of a Bad Drywall Job
Drywall can help create a room fit for an interior design magazine, but when poorly installed, it leaves your home looking cheap and shoddy. Because finishing methods vary, discussing your expectations with your installer goes a long way toward getting good results. Beyond that, learn what flaws are never acceptable, so you don’t get stuck […]