If you have roses in your yard, you likely appreciate their beauty and potentially their fragrance as well, if you have a variety that produces that distinctive rose scent. Additionally, you probably realize the hard work that goes into caring for these flowers. Given the above, it is safe to assume that most people would …
The numerous ways to use bleach seem endless. It is commonly used around households as a cleaner, but a quick internet search will reveal many uses beyond killing germs. A common question we hear about bleach is how effective it is at killing or keeping away pests. Today we are going to explorer specifically “does …
If you are looking to spruce up your landscaping beds in the spring, mulch or pine straw are likely on your short list for ground coverings. Let’s take a look at mulch vs pine straw to determine the difference (if any), so that you can find the best material for your landscape beds. What is …
If you have deer that frequent your yard, you likely have received some plant damage from their grazing. In some areas, it is not uncommon for a garden to be decimated overnight from a hungry herd. While it may seem that deer have no particular favorites when it comes to vegetation, they actually do have …
Irish Spring is my go-to bar soap when it is on sale at Costco. I love the smell and it gets me clean. It is difficult to ask for more out of a bar of soap considering my simple needs. While Irish Spring’s primary purpose is clearly to help wash the body clean, there are …
My mom swears that mothballs keep away just about any living creature. It is funny because she used to hate how my grandma would stink up her garage with them. Now she does the same thing. Her main purpose for using mothballs is to drive off mice or rats. We will cover the effects of mothballs …
While wood decks often do a good job standing up to the elements and foot traffic, they can be damaged from using a snow shovel on them to clear snow. You should try to avoid using any type of shovel on a wood deck to deter potential damage. Keep in mind that if a deck …
Shovels and spades are often confused. They look alike and are commonly used to for similar tasks. This article is designed to help you determine the difference between a spade and shovel. We start by providing some definitions and then dig a little deeper into a spade vs a shovel toward the end of the …
Rats may be cute to some, but to many they can be a real nuisance. This is especially true when they gain access to your home or are lingering around your backyard. Rats can carry a number of diseases such as Hantavirus, lymphocytic choriomeningitis, and tularemia. They also can create havoc on your home by …
Many people wonder how much does a snow blower weigh. This is especially true when they are searching for a new snow blower and want to consider weight as a factor in their purchase decision. As you might have expected, it is difficult to provide one decisive answer. There is not a universal one weight …
