Jenn Greenleaf | April 30, 2009
The weather is too nice (at least in my neck of the woods) to stay cooped up inside any longer! Here is a list of outdoor home improvement projects to tackle now that the weather is finally cooperating: Create an outdoor fireplace or fire pit. Install a pool, spa, or miniature pond (depending on space [...]
breddings | April 28, 2009
For those who are new to the wonderful world of gardening, it’s not uncommon to approach projects with excitement and enthusiasm. However, a little too much enthusiasm could cause problems with your gardening projects . . . particularly watering. Here are some articles discussing how detrimental too much watering can be to gardening efforts: Watering [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | April 27, 2009
For those who live in the city, or where planting gardens in the ground is not an option, container gardens are the best way to go. Today, we are going to place specific focus on hanging baskets. Here are some links to lead you: DIY Network: Hanging Baskets How to Grow Successful Container Gardens and [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | April 22, 2009
In celebration of Earth Day, it only seems natural to place focus once again upon Earth-friendly home improvement projects. I found a great website where programs and events are broken down by state, and they are all specifically geared toward Earth-friendly home improvements, home repairs, and home decoration: Green People: Eco friendly home improvement remodeling [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | April 21, 2009
With Earth Day right around the corner (tomorrow!), I thought it would be a good idea to gather up some Earth friendly articles about home improvement projects you can complete: How to Make a Rain Barrel eHow: How to Make Compost Organic Gardening Basics Benefits of Solar Power and Renewable Energy How to Have [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | April 13, 2009
Everyone wants to feel safe in their home, whether they’re renting or they’re homeowners. Do your homework to put you one step closer to that sense of security and safety you’re seeking. Here are some links to lead you down the right path toward basic home safety: Home Safety Tips: Home Fire Safety Tips State [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | April 10, 2009
Even though we’re just entering into the spring months, it’s important to plan ahead. Start making your mid-summer home improvement to do list now: Check your mower deck. Does it need to be scraped? Is your mower height correct? Trim hedges on cool mornings or cool evenings. Look over your garden tools. Do the blades [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | April 9, 2009
What are some quick projects that happen around the house without cutting too much into our already hectic schedules? Here are some: Clean off plexi-glass patio tabletops using a vinegar and water spray solution. Rub wax paste on to patio furniture not only to clean it up, but also to make it look like new [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | April 8, 2009
Are you looking at a long list of home improvement tasks and wondering, “Where in the world am I going to come up with the money to do all of this?” You’re not alone. Here are some links to lead you: The Pro’s and Con’s of Home Equity Loans Home Equity: Know the Pro’s [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | April 7, 2009
Do you have three or four old chairs that have lived out their lives on their own? Rather than throwing these furniture pieces away, turn them into something new: Find a salvaged plank of wood, or cut one to size if you have the proper tools Screw the plank to the chairs once they [...]
