Jenn Greenleaf | March 9, 2010
As spring approaches, we’re coming up on a new season of maintenance and chores. This includes refinishing metal patio furniture. For those who are not able to store these furniture pieces under cover, this chore is often an annual event. However, for those who are new to this project, there may be some questions along [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 27, 2010
Self-sufficiency is on the minds of many consumers, particularly those who are already implementing the “reduce, reuse, and recycle” practice into their households. With these principles in mind, it’s a smoother transition into self-sufficiency.
Why? Because these homeowners are looking for ways to reuse household items and, in the case of composting, this is achievable.
Here are [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 24, 2010
Let’s face it; being more self-sufficient should be touching most of our lives by now. However, taking this step is difficult for many. There are a number of ways to be more self-sufficient in our homes, and in an economy that’s struggling as ours is, it could help to explore and implement some or all [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | February 18, 2010
Do you have a home or rental that has a lot of wood treatments, such as paneled walls, wooden cabinets, and wooden doors? These wooden features need to be treated periodically throughout the year to prevent cracking, swelling, and warping. Some wood treatments, however, do not need much maintenance at all. This is particularly true [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | September 10, 2009
The newest home improvement gadget or tool might be on your mind more than the projects that you actually plan to complete using them. This is fine, especially considering the looming holiday season where gift-giving suggestions tend to fly, so long as you actually DO get to those home improvements.
Here are some sites listing some [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | August 30, 2009
For those who have lived all of their lives with properties containing a septic system, maintaining them is part of their regular routine. However, for those who have lived in areas where the town supplies lines to residents, this is not common knowledge. Here are some links to explore covering information regarding septic tank maintenance:
Septic [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | August 11, 2009
Even if you are a renter and not a homeowner, having the right information regarding how to keep your window shades and blinds clean is important. Here are some tips to carry you from one spring-cleaning season to the next:
Create a hot water and vinegar solution using in one part of vinegar to four parts [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | August 10, 2009
When was the last time you had to lug cinder blocks across your yard for this, that, or the other thing and thought, “is there really a point to all this lifting and moving?” Well, for one it’s good exercise. However, this is not a health blog but rather a home improvement blog. For another, [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | August 8, 2009
Grilling season might not be quite over yet, but the time to begin thinking the end of the year BBQ grill maintenance should begin entering your mind. Are you the type of homeowner who just throws a tarp over your grill and calls it good, or do you have an outdoor kitchen type mentality where [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | August 7, 2009
Ordinarily, dirty screens are not noticed unless the homeowner has a lot of windows or spend a lot of time looking out their windows. For those homeowners, also, who have large windows dirty screens is an issue. Here are some tips covering how to clean dirty screens:
Remove the screen in order to prevent damage that [...]
