A properly functioning sewer system hidden beneath your home can make you forget just how messy life can be. Sewer systems have vent pipes on the roofs of houses, and though they release gas, you can’t smell it from the…
HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” follows divorced couple Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack as they navigate house flipping in Southern California, including Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, and Hollywood, via The Cinemaholic. We just can’t get enough of the ex-couple because,…
In order to grow that gorgeous lawn that everyone’s looking to have, you have to plant grass. This concept might seem foreign to those of us who assume grass just appears out of thin air once you buy a house,…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Watching the birds that come to the feeders in your yard during the cold winter months is a simple joy of life at home. But this pleasurable pursuit becomes a problem…
A good lawn can make or break a home, but it can also break the bank, and most importantly, the environment. According to the EPA, thirty percent of water usage in the US is devoted to outdoor use, amounting to almost…
Green foxtail has many names: pigeongrass, green bristle grass, bottle grass, and green millet. It also has many seeds that can and will invade your lawn, flower beds, and anywhere else you may have disturbed soil. When it pops up…
Mowing your lawn may seem like a simple task, but it actually puts your grass under a certain amount of stress. If you find that your lawn takes on a brownish tone after you’ve mowed it, there are several key…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Picture a once-thriving greensward, now resembling a ragged patchwork quilt. That could be your lawn’s current state, and reseeding might be the miraculous revival you desire. It’s like giving your lawn…
For some, the lawn that sprawls outside a door is a leave it and, mostly, forget it piece of the home. Yes, the grass will be mowed and the weeds kept to a minimum. Beyond that, though, a yard is…
With increased awareness of climate and ecological responsibility, the “lazy lawn” has grown in popularity as of late. Not to mention, doing a lot less to take care of your yard just sounds more appealing. How do you do it?…