Expert Home Improvement Advice
Spring Lawn Preparations As Spring approaches it’s a good time to talk about spring lawn preparations. Having a healthy attractive lawn doesn’t happen over night and it certainly doesn’t happen without a good deal of preparation. In this article I’d like to go over some of the lawn care and maintenance information that I’ve written…
Craftsman Snow Blowers Several years ago I purchased a Craftsman 277cc 28″ Snow Thrower when we built the new house. Here in New Hampshire we get a fair amount of heavy snow with storms ranging from a typical 6 inch event all the way up to major snow storms of 36 inches or more! With…
TRUFUEL Millions of homeowners are about to give their leaf blowers, weed whackers and chainsaws a substantial autumnal workout. Until now, however, homeowners had a hassle on their hands when operating this equipment – either painstakingly measuring a gas to oil ratio for fuel, or worse, unknowingly damaging the expensive equipment by using ethanol-laden fuel,…
Planting Perennial Bulbs Fall is the perfect time for planting tulip and daffodil bulbs. Each spring we are greeted by beautiful perennial flowers like tulips and daffodils. But in order to enjoy these beautiful flowers the bulbs must be planted the fall before. Last fall we planted a mixture of tulip and daffodil bulbs in…
Fall Lawn Care & Maintenance Fall lawn care is crucial to a healthy green lawn for the following season. Each fall there are certain lawn care projects that you can do yourself to achieve that healthy green lawn that looks like Fenway Park or the links at Pebble Beach. Soil Testing Probably the single most…
The weather here in the Northeast has been very warm this summer which prompted us to give in to the backyard inflatable pool fad that seems to be spreading like wild fires. Our children are beginning to learn how to swim and it seems as though every neighbor has one of these big blue swimming…
Asphalt Driveway Update: This article was written in 2009. This article has been updated for current 2014 prices. However, it should be noted, the prices are averages and will vary greatly depending on geographical location, and size of the job. Asphalt Driveway Cost First let me point out that this article is only a guide…
Guest Post by Marcy Tate is a home improvement blogger at Networx.com How to Make Low-Water Landscaping Work for You For many homeowners, the word xeriscape is enough of an intimidation that they are too scared to investigate what it means or how it can benefit them. But I am here to remove that intimidation…
How To Insulate Basement Walls Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I'd like to discuss how to insulate basement walls in cold climates. Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when insulating…
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Tips for Deck and Fence Projects With Spring finally here many of us are considering deck and fencing projects. Maybe you're considering having a new deck or fence built. Maybe it's time to refinish your deck or add some new decorative touches to your tired deck. Spring is the perfect time to plan these projects…
New DEWALT Job Site Table Saws Models DWE7480, DWE7490X, and DWE7491RS DEWALT recently introduced a new line of portable table saws that include significant updates and features. The new line includes 3 new models; DWE7480 - 10" Compact Table Saw, DWE7491X - 10" Table Saw with Scissor Stand, and DWE7491RS - 10" Table Saw with…
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