Jenn Greenleaf | March 24, 2010
Some buy homes that are preexisting, and that sometimes means there are unforeseen problems such as rot and other deterioration. There are other situations where building materials were not properly maintained from year to year. However the rot occurred, it needs to be addressed immediately. Here are some links to lead you: How to Replace [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | March 23, 2010
When building from the ground up, there’s a lot to take into consideration for garages. The last things thought of is typically the windows and the garage doors. Here is a list of links helping homeowners choose a garage door: Choosing the Right Garage Door Style Garage Door Options Choosing the Right Garage Door Garage [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | March 22, 2010
To some, planting a garden directly into tilled soil is the way to go. For others, though, raised gardening is more to their taste. For those who are new to raised gardening, it’s important to understand some important tips and guidelines. Here are some links to lead you: Guide to Gardening in Raised Beds How [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | March 16, 2010
In winter-y states, spring maintenance is a tedious and complicated process for some. This is due to the fact that flooding in basements, as well as other areas of the property could occur as snow melts. In addition to maintaining those issues, the following spring maintenance tips should be considered: Check downspouts and gutters for [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | March 10, 2010
Even though most of the country is still experiencing cold weather and, where I’m from, starting ground gardening can’t happen until after the last frost. In the meantime, it’s important to get started on seed sowing, though. Here are some links to lead you: eHow: How to Sow Seeds Indoors Learning to Sow Seeds Starting [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | March 9, 2010
As spring approaches, we’re coming up on a new season of maintenance and chores. This includes refinishing metal patio furniture. For those who are not able to store these furniture pieces under cover, this chore is often an annual event. However, for those who are new to this project, there may be some questions along [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | March 3, 2010
Weekend warriors and DIY experts alike can tackle building a child’s playhouse. There are a wide variety of sizes, styles, and floor plans to choose from ranging from novice builder to expert craftsman. Here are some links to lead you: How to Build a Child’s Playhouse Popular Playhouse Plans Playhouse Plans: Build a Child’s Playhouse [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | March 2, 2010
In keeping with the information being presented on this blog recently about self-sufficiency, we’re going to talk about how to raise pigs. Raising pigs isn’t as difficult as many believe. Here are some links to lead you: How to Raise Healthy Pigs Keeping a Pig For Meat? How to do Things: Care For a Pig [...]
