If you have a small garden space but want to grow food or herbs for your family you may be wondering how to make it work. The good news is that many people have had successful thriving gardens even in a small limited space. With a little faith and some hard work, you can too. Here are my best tips ...
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Have You Checked in on Your Roof Lately? It Might Be Time
It's important to be aware of the state of all the elements of which your house is made. One of the most expansive and expensive ones is the roof, so you should know when you need to get it checked out and fixed. If you're not sure just what the cues that you need to check in on your roof are, read ...
Spruce Up Your Landscape With New Fencing
Many people overlook fencing when they are considering how to improve their landscaping. It's seen as a necessary -- yet ugly -- fixture that goes around the entire yard. However, fencing can be a simple and lovely way to improve your landscaping. It's quick too, with Home Advisor stating that ...
Using Trellis In Your Square Foot Garden
Square foot garden beds are great for making the most of your garden space. Using trellises to grow vining plants allows you to make more use of your garden space allowing you to get an even larger harvest from your square foot garden. The benefits of using a trellis in your garden The use ...
How To Build a Bee Friendly Garden
When the bees die off so do we. Bees are essential to our survival. Without them, we would not produce enough food to feed our population and many people would go hungry. Sady a lot of our current conventional farming and gardening practices put bees in harm's way and are quickly leading to the ...
Create an Outdoor Space Your Family Will Love With These 5 Tips
When trying to improve the home, many homeowners focus on the interior and forget about the exterior. This should not be the case since the exterior of your home is as big a part of your home in general as the interior, even if you don't spend a majority of your time outdoors. With this in mind, ...
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Compost
One of the best things you can do for your garden is to make your own compost. While you can buy compost in bulk in many areas you can never beat homemade compost that you have control over. this is a great way to lower your carbon footprint and help your garden thrive to provide even more food for ...
6 Ways To Preserve Herbs Fresh From The Garden
I love growing herbs in my garden for cooking and medicinal uses. Fresh herbs small great and are packed with flavor. I mix herbs in with our other plants and even in the flower beds to act as fillers. Sometimes I find myself with more herbs than I could ever imagine using and no one I know is in ...
10 Ways you Can Use Beer In Your Garden
Ever throw a party and find yourself with a bunch of half-empty beers sitting around? It's pretty common with summer cookouts or when great friends gather around the bonfire. You don't have to dump all of that stale beer down the grain. Instead, use that beer for garden growth and pest control, ...
How to Make a Meal from your Pantry
Ever get to the point where payday is far off and you don't really have anything left in the fridge? You find yourself looking at the random items in the back of the pantry trying to figure out how to make a meal for dinner. I happens to everyone and you CAN make do with what you have in your ...
Growing Pumpkins In Containers
Pumpkins are a great option for growing at home for a hearty and filling vegetable. Pumpkins are high in vitamin A which can help to boost your immune system. They make great sweet pies or a filling savory vegetable dish and everything in between. Sadly Pumpkins can take up a lot of your garden ...
6 Home Improvements That Are Worth It
If there's one thing we all want, it's to have a place that feels like home. But sometimes our day-to-day lives, along with the usual monthly budget, can get in the way of what is truly important: making your home a space that reflects your personality. Whether you're a homeowner or not, there are ...
Reduce Food Waste: Use These Kitchen Scraps In Your Garden
I love to make use of things we have in the house for our garden. Particularly food by composting it. This is a great way to build up the best soil. You would be surprised how much waste you can reduce in your kitchen by using it to feed your garden. Instead of throwing out your food scraps, you ...
Simple Tips to Save Money on Cleaning Supplies
With this economy, people are all looking for ways to save money. Big ways, small ways, and anyways in between add up and save you money. One place people often look to save money is on cleaning. This is why recipes for homemade laundry detergent are so popular. The truth is you can save money on ...
What Are the Biggest Home Trends of 2022?
After the effects of the pandemic two years ago, home trends have taken on a new theme. This is as a result of people spending more time indoors and changing the social patterns that they were used to. If you're wondering about what the biggest home trends for 2022 are, read on to see some of them. ...
Why Your Home’s Foundation and Support Systems Need to Be Well Maintained
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments you will make during your lifetime. Performing regular maintenance allows you to protect your asset. Here's a look at why it is important to perform regular maintenance on your home's foundation and other support systems. Driveway If your ...
Investing in a Balance of Safety and Style at Home
Many things cross your mind when thinking about a home renovation, from different paintings to buying new decor to match the shades. But when bringing more style into your home, don't forget to equip your home with safety measures. Get Smart Gadgets for Your Home Smart gadgets are stylish and ...
Tips On How To Clean Your Home Faster
As a busy mom that needs time for her kids, working from home, and working out I need all of the shortcuts I can get to help me keep up with my kids and our home. Over the years I have learned some great tips on how to clean just about anything and do it faster with less stress. Tips on how to ...
Can I Save Money Insulating My Home?
Insulating your home is one of the most effective ways to save money on energy costs. By keeping your home better insulated, you can significantly lower your heating and cooling bills. In addition, insulation can help keep your home more comfortable by regulating the temperature and reducing ...
How To Grow Garlic From A Clove
I love to grow garlic at home for my family. I get so excited when my local fruit market gets the American-grown garlic in because this is perfect for starting to grow my own garlic. In the summer I store my garlic in the refrigerator which tends to encourage sprouting. At this point garlic, it is ...
