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Stop Them From Moving In: How To Not Attract Mice

Mice are a significant nuisance in any home. The last thing you want to do is attract mice and then be forced to find a way to eliminate them. However, mice do not travel at random. They are traveling with a purpose, looking for food and shelter. Deny these to them, and you will be less likely to find them in your home. What Mice Eat Mice prefer grains. However, they are omnivores and will consume almost anything when necessary, including glue and paper. Read More 

A Few Things To Keep In Mind When Planning Your Outdoor Lighting

If you use your backyard for more than just a playground for the children or a place for your pets to go outside, you are going to want to have some type of lighting out there besides a light over the back door. While this can be accomplished rather easily, there are a few things you should keep in mind when planning and shopping for the lights. Why You Need the Lighting Read More 

3 Cool Advantages Of Having A Smart Sprinkler Controller

For a lot of years, a sprinkler system for your lawn had the basic function of turning on at even intervals to water your lawn. While lawn sprinklers are definitely advantageous all on their own, just like other home features, lawn sprinklers have made their way to the 21st century where everything is a little more technologically advanced. The fact is, now you can have a smart lawn sprinkler system much like you can have a smart home. Read More 

How to Sew Roman Curtains to Protect Your Home’s Interior from the Winter Sun

During summer, you may not have to worry about the sun's rays shining directly into your home's windows. But as the December 21st winter solstice nears with the arrival of fall and winter, the sun will sit slightly lower in the sky each afternoon, allowing it to shine into any windows of your home without window treatments. Also, the more northern the latitude of your home on the earth, the lower the sun will sit in the sky at midday and the more able it will be to shine directly into your home's windows. Read More 

Tips For Addressing Fall And Winter Landscaping Needs

Summer's warm, sunny days are beginning to fade into cooler, crisper mornings. Before the fall season settles in, it's time to start preparing your yard for the cold weather that's coming. Because landscaping and property maintenance aren't as demanding in the fall and winter, they're easy to overlook. However, there are some things that your yard can benefit from as the fall weather sneaks in. Address Seasonal Plants Your seasonal plants that flourish all summer long will begin to die off through the fall season. Read More