Hands-Off Hydration For Your Flower Garden: How To Choose The Best Irrigation System For Delicate Flowers

A flower garden adds beauty to your property, but watering your plants by hand is often a nuisance — this is especially true if you live in a hot area, as you'll often need to water them very early in the morning. An automated irrigation system allows you easily keep your flowers hydrated without your intervention, but not all of them are suitable for flower gardens. Impact sprinklers that are designed to water large sections of lawn are a poor choice for flower beds — the high-pressure water from an impact sprinkler can destroy blossoming flowers, even if they're placed far away from your flower garden. [Read More]

When Wild Rats Move in to Play with Your Pet Rats

Lots of people have pet rats and love them. What they don't love, though, is finding that the rats that they love aren't the only rats living in their home. If you have pet rats and are dealing with an invasion of wild rats, you must act fast. Here, you'll find out what can go wrong if you allow the rats to continue residing in your home and what you can do to eliminate the unwanted rats for good. [Read More]

7 Hand-Made Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your List

Christmas doesn't have to be about the latest electronic gadget. It doesn't have to be about more, or bigger, or better. It should be about friends and family sharing good food, laughing, and exchanging gifts made with love from the heart. Whether you are crafty or not, there is something on the list below for everyone you know.  1. Knit Scarf: Everyone needs a scarf to keep out the cold winter air and prevent it from sneaking down their back. [Read More]

Granite Countertops Are Great For Your Bathroom

Granite countertops are a popular choice for kitchens. However, they are just as great for a bathroom. If a bathroom remodel is in your future, learn why installing granite countertops is an excellent choice. Versatility Granite countertops give the gift of versatility. Although granite is a natural material, the stone does come in all sorts of variations. If you want to create a light and airy bathroom, there is an option for you. [Read More]