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Landscaping Mistakes Any time is a great time to get your lawn in order. When landscaping, here are a few things to avoid. Choosing the wrong plants One of the biggest mistakes you can make while landscaping is choosing the wrong type of plants. Invasive plants, such as bamboo, fountain grasses, or pampas grasses quickly grow out of control. Additionally, grasses like the fountain grass, pampas grass, and Mexican feather grass can be fire hazards, as they have dry leaves and flowering stalks. There are also several types of trees you should be wary about planting in your yard. Not...
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Painting Mistakes Painting is one the most common home improvement tasks that homeowners do on their own. If you decide to paint your room by yourself, make sure to not make these mistakes. Skipping prep time Professional painters spend much of their time on prep work. Make sure you’ve properly cleaned your walls, scraped off peels and cracks, applied painter’s tape properly, and allow for patching compound to dry. To properly clean your walls, begin by running a vacuum over the walls. Then mix together a gallon of warm water and two cups of vinegar. Use a rag to wash...
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Decorating a Rental Decorating while renting may seem like a daunting task. You don’t want to do anything that could potentially damage the apartment and cost you your deposit. However, this shouldn’t keep you from decorating at all. Here are a few ways for you to decorate your apartment without having to worry about your landlord. Talk to your landlord If you are really worried about the work you are thinking about doing, the best way to squash those fears is to talk to your landlord! Getting written permission is the perfect way to ensure that the work you want...
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Types of Trees Not to Plant Your yard is just as important to your home’s appeal as the inside is. When decorating your lawn, here are ten trees to avoid. Silver maple The silver maple tree roots spread fast and shallow. They can easily bust underground pipes, especially if they are old and/or rusty. The tree itself is brittle. Wind or severe weather can snap the tree’s branches or knock down the trunk. If you still decide that you want a silver maple on your property, place it far away from the house, so damage can’t be down if/when it...
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Master Bedroom Your master bedroom is one of the most important rooms in your house. After all, you do spend about a third of your life in bed! Because of that, you should make your bedroom the best it can be. Here’s how to do just that. Step One: Decide on the bed The first thing you should do when designing your master bedroom is select a bed and a mattress. Go to a mattress store and find the most comfortable mattress in the store. After you find it, sit and relax on the bed for a few minutes to...
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Kitchen Countertops There are many different types of kitchen countertops on the market. It can be overwhelming when starting to redo your kitchen. Here are six of the most popular types of kitchen countertops to help get you started. Laminate Laminate countertops cost about $10 to $40 per square foot. Another term for laminate is Formica. Formica is technically a brand name for a combination of paper and resin. This is formed together with high heat and pressure. It’s cheaper than the stone counterparts and can be made to resemble wood or a more expensive stone. However, because it’s cheap,...
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Eight Hard to Kill Houseplants Not everyone has a green thumb. For many people, it’s hard to keep a plant alive that isn’t plastic. However, if you are not into the fake-plant look, here are eight hard to kill houseplants that may be right for you. Aloe Aloe is best known for its soothing gel for cuts and burns, however, it’s also a great plant for those who don’t have a green thumb. As a succulent, aloe requires very little water. In fact, you should allow the plant’s soil to dry completely in between waterings. This could mean watering the...
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Landscaping in 2018 Landscaping is an important factor to make your house really pop. After all, it is the outside of your home that gives your guests their first impression. Here are some landscaping trends you should incorporate into your yard in 2018. Water-saving foliage Sustainable landscaping has been on the scene for a while now, and it’s not going away anytime soon. In 2018, this trend will continue with xeriscaping, which is the use of low-water plants in your landscaping. It will also continue with the use of plants native to your region, which generally use less water, and...
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What to Declutter It’s human nature to hold on to stuff. However, this leads to a cluttered and messy household. If you don't know where to start when clearing clutter, here are few things to get rid of first. Cell phones Often, people will hold onto old cell phones that they no longer use. This may be because people don’t want to take the time to wipe the phones clean. Sometimes, people hold onto old phones with the hope that they could be worth something one day. However, these phones are just taking up space. Clear out any phones that...
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Carpet Installation Installing carpet can be difficult work. However, not everyone has the funds to hire someone to do the work for you. Here’s how to install carpet on your own. Get ready First things first, you need to get rid of the old carpet. Start by removing the moldings around the floor and taking the door off the entrance. This makes it easier to get the old carpet out and install the new carpet. Vacuum the old carpet before removing it so you won’t be breathing in dust. Start at one end and pull the carpet off the tack...
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