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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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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Family Traditions, Clutter “Creep” and Family Handyman Training

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Bob

Now that the Holidays are a pleasant memory, the household is almost back to “normal” and we ease our family back into the routine that supports our busy-ness.  However, as we put away decorations, restock the pantry and incorporate those … 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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Things to Consider When Repairing or Replacing Gutters

Posted on January 11, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

We sometimes take those old gutters for granted. They perform an important job by providing a clear route for rain to run off of your home; that is of course if the gutter is in good condition and is not … Continue reading →

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How to Begin Planning a Patio

Posted on January 2, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

There are more decisions that go into planning a patio than may be obvious at the start.  For example:  How important is privacy?  What about prevailing winds?  How about your gardening interest?  Do you want a picture-book effect with borders … Continue reading →

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Save Time and Money with Proactive Home Maintenance

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Bob

If you think home maintenance means fixing something only when it’s broken, then you could be in for some costly surprises. Routine maintenance can help identify and address home-related issues early and prevent them from becoming bigger problems later. Spring … Continue reading →

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May Home Maintenance Tips

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Bob

By following these steps you’ll avoid expensive repairs later and keep your home safe & efficient. Check Carpet for Stains, Popping Seams, Rumples and General Damage – Small stains can often be removed using WD-40 (Test for discoloration in an … Continue reading →

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