How to get the most out of your home renovations
March 9th, 2007(NC)—Home inspection can sometimes reveal flaws in a house. Getting quotes from contractors to repair these flaws can sometimes be frustrating. Prices can vary significantly Read the rest of this article »
Posted in Renovation
Create an outdoor space for all seasons
March 8th, 2007(NC)—Decks aren’t only just for summer anymore. Complete with such amenities as heat lamps, overhead sunshades and built-in seating, a summer-only deck quickly becomes an all-season space with all the sophistication, look and feel of an inside room. Read the rest of this article »
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Spring home improvement tips: The 5 step garage door maintenance checklist
March 6th, 2007(NC)— For most homeowners the onset of spring typically triggers a laundry list of chores that need to be addressed. The windows need cleaning, the grass needs raking, the driveway requires a once over and the trees and shrubs call for attention. Read the rest of this article »
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Carpet for special spaces in your home
March 3rd, 2007(NC)—Creating a special space in your home carefully designed for a specific function is becoming very popular today, whether it’s a child’s room, home office, laundry room, craft room or entertainment centre. Read the rest of this article »
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Get the edge on fuss-free landscaping
March 2nd, 2007By Kari Smith
(NC)—Ah! It’s gardening season – that wonderful time of year when people dash outdoors and spend hours creating the exquisite flowerbeds they dreamed about all winter.
Their lovely landscape dreams can turn into nightmares if unwanted plants invade their flowerbeds. The easiest solution to this common dilemma is a solid, functional edge.
Edging reduces the time and effort needed for landscape maintenance by defining boundaries between the lawn and planting areas and keeping creeping grass, groundcover and weeds at bay. Edging also holds mulch in place, which reduces evaporation and helps conserve water.
Today’s gardener can choose from a wide selection of edging products. From concrete to plastic, there is a border for every taste and budget. Some edging styles have notable drawbacks. Wooden edging can be bulky to transport and tends to rot over time. The sharp edges of metal can be especially hazardous when rusted.
Fiber Edge is a unique lightweight border made from flexible fiberglass. The product received the U.S. National Home Gardening Club’s coveted Seal of Approval. Club testers gave this edging a 95% approval rating based on ease of use, performance, durability and appearance.
Ultra-Edge, another lightweight flexible border, gives gardeners an earth-friendly edging option. It looks like wood but is actually made from recycled plastic. Both of these borders are guaranteed not to rust, rot, crack or fade. More information is available online at www.easygardener.com or toll-free at 1-800-327-9462.
Practicality isn’t the only reason to use a functional border around landscape beds. Edging also adds aesthetic value. It gives lawns a tidy, manicured look.
Edging showcases landscape beds like frames highlight great works of art. Gardeners can create fuss-free masterpieces in their lawns by pairing gorgeous gardens with functional frames.
Kari Smith is a garden lover and freelance writer.
Posted in Lawn & Garden
Deck & Patio Trends: New coating technologies improve performance
February 25th, 2007(NC)— One of the latest advancements in the decking industry involves new coating technologies that prevent fading from wood decks – making them more low maintenance than ever before. Read the rest of this article »
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