Tag Archives: spring maintenance

Water-Saving Secrets for Gardeners

Posted on April 25, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

“Think green; save blue” will likely be the motto of environmentally aware gardeners and lawn lovers across the country this summer as drought conditions are expected to persist in many regions. “Nothing shouts ‘green’ quite like a thriving garden or … Continue reading →

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Tips to Keep Your Trees Healthy

Posted on April 23, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Trees and plants are living things just like ordinary humans and they not only need attention from time to time, but they also need the proper care and protection that enables them to live longer, healthier lives. Trees and landscapes … Continue reading →

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How to Air Your Home

Posted on April 19, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

 A simple, eco-friendly way to live green and healthy is to periodically air out your home. Taking advantage of this routine releases out the reused, polluted air, and lets in a bath of fresh, cleaner air. If not enough outdoor … Continue reading →

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Economical and Efficient Patio Ideas

Posted on April 6, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

It doesn’t make any difference what season it happens to be with imaginative patio designs your outdoor living space can still be a cozy dinning or entertaining place anytime of the year. Patio ideas might be ordinary or opulent based … Continue reading →

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Select a Style For Your Yard

Posted on March 30, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

The first thing you need to do before making any purchases is to decide what style or theme is right for you, formal, casual, rustic, southwestern, Japanese, or something else.  There are a lot of possibilities. When you’ve made the … Continue reading →

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Add Beauty and Elegance to Your Landscape with Stonework

Posted on March 13, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Landscaping is one of the easiest ways to spruce up your home and give it a fresh look. Plants, gardens, and greenery are effective in making an otherwise suburban backyard into a jungle, tropical, or flower garden landscape. The results … Continue reading →

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Patio Canopies

Posted on February 9, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

The U.S. Census Bureau has noted that backyard patios have become an increasing fixture of new single-family homes; 45% of such dwellings have them, rising from 37% in 1992.  In keeping with that rise, homeowners have a wide range of … Continue reading →

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Tips for Mowing Your Lawn

Posted on February 2, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Cutting your grass isn’t rocket science—or is it?  Well, no.  But you may be damaging your lawn in ways you hadn’t considered.  Consider the following:  Many people have a preference for a close-shaved lawn.  It does look great, and when … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather Concreting

Posted on February 1, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

When it’s cold outside, placing, finishing and curing concrete calls for extra care.  In cold weather, concrete sets up more slowly.  Worst of all, there’s a risk that the fresh concrete will freeze—and if it does, the damage done by … Continue reading →

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Making Efficient Use of Your Air Conditioner

Posted on January 31, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

If you cool your home or apartment with an air conditioning unit, here are a few tips that will help you make more efficient use of the appliance, resulting in lower energy costs and more efficient disbursement of the cool … Continue reading →

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