Air Conditioner Maintenance

Jenn Greenleaf | May 31, 2010

Maintaining an air conditioner is just as important as ensuring a heating system is running efficiently in many parts of the country.  Without maintaining these appliances, a lot of costly repairs and high-energy bills could be the reality. Here are some links to lead you: Energy Savers: Maintaining Your Air Conditioner How Stuff Works: How [...]

Using Coffee Grounds for Gardening

Jenn Greenleaf | May 30, 2010

Why do people put their used coffee grounds in their garden beds?  Good question! When coffee grounds are added to garden soil right before watering (or prior to rainfall), they slowly release nitrogen into the mix.  This fertilization keeps the soil in balance in order for better plant growth. Placing the grounds around plants with [...]

Eggshells in the Garden

Jenn Greenleaf | May 29, 2010

Do eggshells really help gardens, and how?  That’s a great question and, to be honest, I had no idea eggshells are beneficial to gardens until this planting season.  Let’s look at how they help gardens: They deter slugs and cutworms. Place them around tomato plants to provide extra calcium, which tomatoes need. Mix them with [...]

Home Improvement Videos

Jenn Greenleaf | May 28, 2010

Some people need more information beyond what is presented to them on a written page when it comes to certain home improvements.  There are others who can’t seem to wrap their minds around what’s on the written page, and they need to SEE how to complete the project.  If you’re a visual learner, here are [...]