Managing a home and keeping it in working order aren't as easy as they might seem. There are a lot of ways a house can suffer from inefficiencies and disrepair that can create even larger problems. In many cases, these problems can worsen due to neglect, and when they're piled on top of one another they can quickly turn a once-functional home into a space that's tough to live … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Home Up and Running All Year Round
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Tips for making cheap, homemade organic fertilizer
Why spend a small fortune on fertilizer when you can create your own at a fraction of a price? These homemade fertilizers make use of readily available ingredients. It does take some time to put together, and the smell isn't always pleasant, but your garden will thrive and your budget will remain intact. … [Read more...] about Tips for making cheap, homemade organic fertilizer
How to remove old wallpaper
Wallpapers are beautiful to look at and can really contribute much in making any interior space look beautiful and posh. But despite its beauty at some point you'll need to remove the wallpaper. It may be because it has suffered from various kinds of damage, or it has begun to yellow. Whatever the reasons for removing it, the real problem is in actually removing wallpaper … [Read more...] about How to remove old wallpaper
Tips on fixing a clogged toilet
A clogged toilet is an irritating problem to have especially if you're not the one who causes the problem but you're the one left to solve it. Nothing can grate on a person's nerve more than using a toilet then finding out it's clogged. But these things do happen. There are many factors that contribute to a clogged toilet, but whatever it is, fixing it is not a very pleasant … [Read more...] about Tips on fixing a clogged toilet
How to make your own cat furniture
Pamper your cat! Here is an easy to way to make your own cat furniture. It's a lot cheaper than the ones you can buy in stores, and best of all, you can design it to fit your home's color, style and available space. You can add towers and napping beds, and even a scratching pole—a veritable mansion for your pet, all for the price of a few pieces of wood. Here are easy … [Read more...] about How to make your own cat furniture