Every winter you hear of people dieing from storms that cause power outages and for the most part none of these accidents need to happen if you plan ahead and understand how to properly operate supplemental heating systems.
If you are accustomed to hunting and camping in the winter months then you understand that keeping warm means following basic rules.
First before we get started it is important to know your limits. If you find that …
Whether you live in the City or on a 200 acre farm the idea of planning for Emergencies has really come to head when you consider how many people in recent disasters have been finding no help or even added hardship from Government Resources.
Food preparedness is one part of your overall emergency plan but it is very important for short term and long term survival.
When you plan to store food there are a few …
If your lawn is too small to justify a riding lawn mower but too large to use a manual push mower then your best option is a Push Assist Lawnmower that will help you get around your yard without the need to push a heavy mower.
When they work right a Push Assist Lawnmower will carry all the weight of the mower and a full bag of clippings or leaves. All you need to do …
I have been working on a car project lately and I had to do a little body work so before I get into the whole project I wanted to give you some help picking the sandpaper you will need for shaping bondo and sanding paint.
The first rule of auto body is that you always pick the least aggressive sandpaper that you can.
This is because while repairing the area you don’t want to cause damage …
Every few years we have to take a weekend and stain the wood on our deck to protect it from the elements.
If it has been a few years since your last refinishing then your trip to the local supply store may have you wondering about the available products and prices even if you are staying with the same manufacturer you originally used.
Price is a concern for every project and if you are like me …
Counties in Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wyoming were included in Wednesday’s announcement.
The USDA uses the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor to help decide which counties to deem disaster areas, which makes farmers and ranchers eligible for federal aid, including low-interest emergency loans. With the drought drying up feed and food crops across the country, the USDA is allowing farmers to graze their animals on 3.8 million acres of …
Not every tree stump needs to be removed but if you are cutting down a tree in your front yard, in a high traffic area where kids will play or where you will picnic then it makes sense to have the stump removed.
For small trees with trunks under 10 inches wide you can normally dig around the base of the tree and remove the stump with a chainsaw by cutting back the roots. Unfortunately …
Lets face it for jobs that you have to do around your home sealing your driveway comes in just after cleaning out a clogged toilet in the level of nastyness. Even if you wear old clothes and try to protect yourself you are going to have little specs of latex or oil based material all over yourself by the time you are done and the job is not that easy if you are doing …
Not every job around your property requires a professional but when you are making dramatic changes, changing the grade of the soil, or installing retaining walls over four feet in height it really benefits you to work with a Landscape Architect.
For some projects you will actually need a Landscape Architect to provide plans to your local building official. Grading a large property in a way that can change water runoff or if you are …
Summer storms and other events can knock out power to your home during the hottest days of the year. In the Washington DC area this summer about 800,000 homes saw loss of power for days to weeks and every summer dozens of people die an many more end up in hospital emergency rooms.
The hardest hit are the elderly and young. Having people close to me that are both it is very true that people …
Car Detailing Services have been around for many years and seemed to crop up about the same time Game Consoles sucked kids inside instead of earning a few dollars allowance keeping the yard and cars in good condition….
No, honestly there are reasons to have your car professionally detailed other then the average cleaning that we do at home. Professionals have the tools and ability to not only clean your car but restore and repair …
There are many different options when selecting a Garden Shed and the ones you choose will be reflected in the final price.
You can purchase sheds pre-made from a local business or select from a variety sold by national building supply chains.
You can also purchase the materials and build your own shed but you will need to submit a plan to your local building official. That is another thing that you must remember… most locations require …