Few vegetables epitomise a summer vegetable garden like sweetcorn (Zea mays). Its rustling stalks shoot up as the weather warms, each producing an average of one to two golden, sugar-sweet…
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Window film has a wide range of uses: it can obscure unsightly views. It creates privacy without blocking out sunlight, which is especially useful in bathrooms or open-plan offices (not…
Having a stunningly beautiful yet presentable home has everything to do with windows. From choosing the right window, its maintenance and its proper installation, it is the essential part of…
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What are the best thermostat settings
by adminby adminAs outside temperatures change, improperly set thermostats can diminish household comfort zones. Energy Star states that as of 2010, most homeowners pay in excess of $2,200 annually on energy bills…
Buckets can be an inexpensive and versatile way to garden. Vegetables, flowers and herbs can all be grown in buckets. Space-saving and portable, you can move them when your plants…
Slugs are in every garden, and cause more damage than most garden invaders. Commercial slug killers are available, but they can be toxic to birds and other wildlife, and are…
Beetroot is in the top 10 most popular vegetables for growing in our gardens. Growing Beetroot is popular because it is relatively easy to grow and Beetroot can be eaten…
Birds are observant, smart and hungry. Especially during drought conditions and times when food is hard to find, birds of many species hone in on the tender, nutritious, sprouted seedlings…
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Outdoor Living: How to Make the Most of Your Garden All Year
by adminby adminOutdoor spaces, whether they’re gardens, patios, decks or something else, shouldn’t just be for looking at. They should be for living in too, from the kids playing on the grass…
The water temperature in a hot water heater needs be kept at approximately 140 degrees Fahrenheit to limit the potential of the unit becoming a breeding ground for Legionella, the…