Just received a bill from my electric company and inside was their flyer that explains some of their services and lucky for me a coupon for light bulbs. Honestly the coupon is worthless because you can’t use it at big discount warehouses where lights are cheaper by the 10 pack but lets get back to the other thing..
Included was information about how you as a customer can purchase a portion of your electric as …
Many plants in our flower and vegetable gardens can be grown from seed. Although you may choose to purchase packs of plants at your local garden center to add flowers or early start vegetables like tomatoes it is often easier and less costly to grow a variety of plants directly from seed.
If you are planting a larger garden or supporting a small farm you can purchase your plants just like a home gardener would …
Although many gardeners put off pruning and shaping of their fruit trees this can effect the overall health of your tree and the fruit that you hope to harvest.
Training of your fruit trees should start the day that they are transplanted and continue until the point that they need to be replaced many years down the road. If you do not train your trees early on you may find that you will need to …
The contracting business is in a pretty difficult stage today however it has always been a problem that in good times and bad people get ripped off by fly by night .. here today gone tomorrow contractors.
This howto is not to say that all contractors that contact you first are bad. Many are looking for extra work to fill in their schedule and this is reasonable. However if you are going to contract with …
The Japanese beetle has been a problem in gardens since the early 1900’s when it first entered the USA through New Jersey. Since that time it has found very few natural enemys which has allowed it to grow freely in the eastern united states .. those states east of the Mississippi River.. however western states like Arkansas and Iowa have seen populations causing problems.
Both the Grubs or larval stage and Adults are a pest …
Whether you are purchasing a new home or evaluating your monthly bills it is important that when paying for insurance that you get a rate that will provide the most for your needs while not overpaying for services that you may not need.
Using a Broker verses an Agent
You may find that your insurance broker can provide you quotes from a variety of different companies based on the coverage that you …
If you have gone through the process of buying a home then you understand many steps of working with a realtor however when selling your home you want to get the most money for your house that you can. This means you have to approach the process a little different then you would if you have money or a loan and just want to buy that nice house you found online, in the paper …
You may have purchased a used car that only came with one or even no keyless entry alarm remotes and you need to replace or buy new ones.
The good thing is there are a few solutions for this problem but the bad news is that the process is going to cost you some money.
Depending on the age and availability of parts for your vehicle you can either get an OEM keychain remote or you …
There are times when you are fixing or upgrading pipe in your home for a new kitchen or bathroom and you will need to install new PVC waste line then attach it to your existing Cast Iron waste stack or waste line.
Unfortunately this is not an easy job because cast iron is a relatively difficult pipe to work with. Cutting cast iron pipe usually means using a reciprocating saw or a special tool and …
Care for a garden tiller is about the same as for a gasoline operated lawn mower.
Your manual should provide you specific instructions for maintenance but the following should apply.
Clean the mud off your tiller after every use.
Always inspect the tiller tines before you operate the tiller for looseness or damage.
If you strike a rock or object with your tiller you should inspect the tines for damage.
Store the tiller in a dry warm place like …
There are many options for the home gardener when it comes to watering your vegetable garden. If you visit your local home center you are likely to find dozens of hoses and attachments.. some that you may have seen before but many that you have never used.
The way you deliver water will depend on the plants you are growing. Some vegetables like lettuce like a light rainfall of water while squash plants benefit by …
Many online retailers understand that as a home owner you may not have the skills or time to install your appliances yourself.
In addition to install concerns is the removal of your old appliance. Some municipalities charge you extra and make you schedule appliance pickups that can mean the difference in cost of buying online and buying at a local store so some online dealers have started to offer both install and takeaway as part …