Becoming a Home and Garden Guru

Tips For First-Time Sod Installations

Whether you're building a new home or you've just decided to replace a patchy, poorly growing lawn, you may be thinking that sod is a great solution. The truth is that sod makes a great option for replacing an entire lawn. If you've been thinking about creating the lawn you've always dreamed of with your local sod installer, there are some things you'll need to consider first. Here's a look at some of the things that you'll need to discuss before installing sod in your yard. Read More 

5 Fall Weed Prevention Tips

Weeds can invade the lawn over the winter, especially if there are strings of mild days that allow hardy weeds to overtake a dormant lawn. There are a few steps you can take in fall and early winter, before the ground freezes, that will help to prevent weed invasion in your lawn. 1. Mow Properly A common fall mistake is to lower the lawnmower blade for the final mowing of the season. Read More 

Benefits Of An Automatic Rooftop Tent

The manner in which a particular model of vehicle rooftop tent opens and closes is something that you should carefully assess when you shop. While you'll see a lot of tents that you set up and take down by hand, there are also products that work automatically. With one of these tents, you press a button and wait for the tent to open or close. There are lots of design factors and features for you to evaluate before you decide what tent is best for you, but a model that works automatically can be highly appealing for many campers. Read More 

Having A Potential Home Inspected

Before you make the commitment to buy a house, it is essential to assess the overall condition of the property. Otherwise, you may buy a home that will need to have major repairs done to it. While home inspections are an integral part of these real estate transactions, it is often the case that people will not fully understand these inspections, which can make it hard for them to appreciate their importance. Read More 

How To Choose Blinds: Ordering The Perfect Window Treatments To Update Your Home

Choosing the right window blinds or shades is just as important as window blind installation. When it comes to blinds, they do more than just provide privacy and block the sun's rays. The following window blind information will help you choose the best treatments for the windows in your home: The Basics of Window Blinds The most basic kind of blind, which is sometimes called a shade or drape, is simply a thin fabric with a woven backing. Read More