House Exterior

Summer is a fabulous time for many of us and we anticipate this time for various reasons. However, if your yard is poorly maintained, it can become a perfect breeding place for mosquitoes. I’m sure you already know that these insects not only bite but also transmit diseases. Fortunately, you can fight back! Although mosquitoes live and reproduce in certain …

Are Mosquitoes Attracted To Water In Your Yard? (And What Can You Do To Prevent It) Read More »

Are you wondering how you can enjoy your outdoor patio on cold days and evenings? If you want to extend the time you spend outside on your patio, adding a source of heat can make all the difference. A source of heat in your patio will help to control the temperatures amid the cold seasons. …

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  One common question that most people ask when buying bean bag chairs is whether they can also be used outdoors. The immediate answer to this question is yes, you can use a bean bag outside. However, it is important to note that not all bean bag chairs are suitable for outdoor use. What matters …

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On any property, landscape lights that are well placed in certain strategic areas at the front of the house, serve as a means of making your home safe and attractive to everyone. First of all, you will need to decide which exterior features of your front yard space you want to illuminate with landscape lighting. Finding the right way to …

Where To Position Lighting To Illuminate The Front Of Your House? Read More »

  Woodpeckers are beautiful and useful birds but some people find the drumming on their chimney or pecking on wood or metal parts of their house driving them crazy. These birds are hammering their woodpecker’s “song” to announce their territory or to attract a mate. It is also a way for the male and female …

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  If you live in a coastal area you might be tempted to use the free sand that you find on the beach nearby. But is the beach sand really suitable for growing plants in your garden? Beach sand can be used for gardening provided that amendments are added to the soil, such as organic matter, compost, …

Can Beach Sand Be Used for Gardening? Don’t Try This Until You Know The Answer! Read More »

  Depending on their design and manufacturer, different types of umbrellas might serve different purposes. Obviously, the basic and traditional purpose of using an umbrella has always been for your protection. Whether you can use a beach umbrella as a patio umbrella, or not, is left to your discretion. By default, a beach umbrella has a thick …

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  Providing sufficient outdoor lighting around your property in the evening and at night is necessary for three main reasons. It does not only help to enhance the scenery and natural beauty of your house and yard but also strengthens security against intruders from prowling your property. Outdoor lighting is also a way to make …

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  If you own a house with a backyard, then the installation or building of a gazebo is worth considering. You might be hesitant as to why build a gazebo in your yard. However, when you consider all the benefits this construction can provide, you will soon realize that they outweigh the costs involved in building or installing …

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  A swimming pool is able to instantly provide a backyard with a wow factor. But many homeowners have smaller yards located in clustered suburban areas. Lack of space can be a cause for concern and questioning whether you can put an inground pool in such a small backyard. The good news is that in …

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