Since I was one of the few that stayed up until 1:30 am last night waiting to see the Space Shuttle take off but did not because of the rain, I thought I would do a blog post on roof shingles. When it rains heavily, I know we’re happy to know there’s a good roof over our heads to keep us dry. But what goes into a roof? How do they know how long it will last? Check out this video which explains a lot about roofing:
With all the talk of saving money and our environment, how many of us have actually completed an energy audit? Local electric companies will provide on monthly bills a chart showing usage trends. While that information is nice to know, where can you save on electric usage and cut your bills? Read the rest…
Weeds. Just the word makes me shiver. I hate them, as all of us who love gardening. However, they are something that must be dealt with in our yards. Paul James, the Gardener Guy, shows us some cool tools to remove those nasty weeds.
It’s that time of year when we homeowners start sizing up our neighbors’ lawns and begin that informal competition. Yes, I’m talking about the one where we all try to have the greenest grass and the plushest turf. What? You don’t do that? Read the rest…
With the scorching South Carolina sun, homeowners often struggle during the summer months to keep their lawns alive. According to these lawn care pros, taking care of your grass doesn’t need to be a constant battle. Follow these two videos’ easy tips for watering, and you’ll have a lawn that could confuse golfers into thinking it is part of a course!
This subject just gives me the heebie jeebies, but it’s something we must discuss. If you find yourself with large brown patches of easy to remove grass, you could have a grub infestation. The icky grub larvae turns into the May Beetle or also known as June Bug that uses your plants as a place to snack in the spring.
What can you do to battle these offending pests? The traditional method is to treat your entire lawn and plant beds with grub killer in the fall (Late August-September) when the larvae are small and cannot fight off the pesticide. According to this Bayer Chemical video, they now have a grub killer that can be applied as the May Beetles/June Bugs are starting to take flight. So, if you’ve missed the fall application, you still have time!
When temperatures rise here in South Carolina, I find myself thinking of water…water to drink, water to swim in and water to go boating upon. However, water can be a nightmare for your home at any time of the year. Read the rest…
May 8, 2009 is National Public Gardens Day, a national day of celebration to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in promoting environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide.
Tired of itchy skin? Looking for a way to remove harsh chemicals from your shower? Want to have an easy to install filtration system that’s portable? Then you should check into Jonathan Product’s “Beauty Water”, Shower Purification System. While I’m not a product reviewer, I have had some recent experiences with this system I’d like to share with you. Read the rest…
Columbia, South Carolina usually doesn’t feel the effects of hurricanes…other than a little rain, maybe some wind and the increase in revenue due to those moving inland while their coastal homes are fighting a ‘cane.
However after living here nearly a decade, I have noticed that when hurricanes are predicted to make landfall anywhere near either North or South Carolina’s coast line, many of us rush to the stores to get supplies. Read the rest…
Tired of itchy skin? Looking for a way to remove harsh chemicals from your shower? Want to have an easy to install filtration system that’s portable? Then you should check into Jonathan Product’s “Beauty Water”, Shower Purification System. While I’m not a product reviewer, I have had some recent experiences with this system I’d like to share with you. 
