The popularity of the tiny home trend continues to grow with a surprising number of Americans opting to downsize from a conventional home and live in these smaller spaces. In most cases tiny homes are less expensive to build while still providing a fully self-contained living experience that allows the owner to set them up either permanently or temporarily on an equally small plot of owned, rented, or borrowed land. When built on a trailer frame with wheels, tiny custom homes can also offer the advantage of being exempt from traditional real estate taxes in many states.…
If you have a patio area where you want to create your own fireplace, and you don’t like the pre-made ones you can purchase at the store, there are a few different options you can look into. If you want to make the fireplace on your own, you can find the materials that you’ll need at a stone supplier. There are a lot of factors you need to take into consideration, like how large your patio is and how large you want the fire pit to be.…
Do you have a very limited yard space… or even no yard at all? You may think that planting a garden is out of your reach. But, you can have a successful garden of herbs, vegetables, or flowers no matter where you live. The answer is patio gardening. And if you’re new to it, here’s a primer to get you started.
Find a Good Spot. Assess your limited options to determine what your prime locations are for a garden.…
Install a basic pond in your backyard and use natural stones that are different colors to create a border around it by completing the steps below. The decorative water feature will provide you with a tranquil area to relax and will add beauty to your property.
Materials
rake oval or circle-shaped kiddie pool ground-marking paint plastic sheeting large shovel tamping tool pond liner dirt natural stones small shovel submersible water pump bracket water hose algae tablets lawn furniture small tables battery-operated light stakes Dig The Ground And Create A Border…
Golden retrievers are great family dogs and are one of the most popular breeds in the United States. There are other things that come along with a golden retriever, however, that you may not think so popular, such as how much they shed and their distinct smell. If you are planning to get a new golden retriever puppy, below is some information on how to deal with the shedding and odors.…
Hard water can really wreak havoc on your home, making your pipes corrode faster than they would normally, making your appliances less efficient, and leaving your house looking less clean that it should. Many homeowners are simply used to having hard water, however, and don’t even realize they need a water softener. Here are three surprising signs you have hard water.
Your Clothes Never Seem Clean
Hard water makes it nearly impossible for your washing machine to do its job correctly.…
An issue with your Liftmaster gate system can be frustrating. When you press the remote to operate your gate, you expect it to react accordingly. If this doesn’t happen, there is likely a simple solution. Here are just a few of the reasons your gate might not be working.
Gate Won’t Close
A number of Liftmaster options come equipped with a hold feature. The hold feature is designed to basically keep the gate in an open position.…
From adding appeal and value to improving your home’s energy efficiency with shade-producing trees, the benefits of a good landscape design are easy to see. Of course, the different styles that you can include in your yard can be overwhelming. Considering that creating a Japanese garden will improve the look, value, and overall feel of your yard, it is a smart option for your home’s landscape design. Using these 3 must-haves, you can easily create your peaceful and attractive Japanese garden.…
If you’ve spent the last few years traveling the country at-will in an RV, the idea of settling into a home in a constructed neighborhood may leave you feeling tied down. If you’re looking for something more permanent but you still want the freedom to decide where you’re going to put it, you should think about buying a park model home instead. If you’re not familiar, they are homes crafted like modern manufactured homes yet they contain many of the features you’ve come to enjoy in your RV.…
If you live in an area that has storms, hurricanes, or blackouts, you know how distressing it can be to deal with a power outage. If the power goes out in the summer or the winter, your house temperatures could possibly reach unsafe levels, causing you to have to relocate your family for an undetermined amount of time. For many people, this is not feasible, either economically nor logistically. A standby generator can keep your household and sanity running during these times.…
