Managing a rental garden

  • Pergolas: Insulated Roofing Vs Polycarbonate Roofing

    24 January 2017

    Pergolas are great outdoor living additions to incorporate into any home. They provide a leisure environment when one can kick back and enjoy nature and serenity. They also shelter one from harsh sunlight while offering a cool shade. And all that aside, pergolas are simply beautiful structural designs that give your home an architectural edge. When it comes to design, two popular options in the markets today are insulated roofing and polycarbonate roofing.

  • Winter Lawn Care Tips For Aussie Gardeners

    19 October 2016

    The secret to a beautiful summer lawn lies in the care you give it during the run up to winter.  Australian lawns typically use warm season grasses.  These species grow rapidly and regularly during warm weather and then become dormant when the weather gets colder.  This means that the grass plants are less able to repair damage and re-grow, leaving them vulnerable to disease.  Here's how to help your lawn cope with its winter hibernation so that you can enjoy a lush, green sward when spring eventually arrives.

  • Stain Pain | 4 Budget-Clever Tricks To Eliminate Meatball Sauce Stains For Under $2

    20 September 2016

    Love spaghetti and meatballs? You're not the only one! Despite its Italian heritage, spaghetti with meatballs is perhaps one of the most popular meals in the world. The hearty tomato-based marinara sauce punctuates the delectable stature of the dish perfectly and leaves you feeling thoroughly satiated... until that dreaded meatball sauce stain on your precious carpet. Contrary to your assumption, you don't have to spend a fortune on carpet cleaning. In fact, this commentary offers you budget-clever tricks to eliminate meatball sauce stains for under $2.

  • How to Convert an Old Shed into a Greenhouse

    7 September 2016

    When an old shed is no longer needed for storage, you have a few options. You might want to tear it up in order to have more open space, or you might wish to convert it into a different type of usable space. It's not so difficult to convert a disused shed into a greenhouse, since the frame already exists. Larger industrial sheds converted into greenhouses might even allow you to grow crops at a commercial level (which can be a profitable repurposing of old agricultural sheds), although residential sheds will probably only yield enough crops for personal usage.

  • Benefits of a Zero Turn Lawn Mower

    18 August 2016

    If you are going to cut your grass yourself, you will need to invest in a lawn mower. There are many options available, but the zero turn mower has had many satisfied customers along with the ability to provide some unique benefits. These benefits make the zero turn lawn mower the most effective option on the market. Steering The first main difference between the zero turn mower and other types of lawn mowers is the steering.

  • 3 Considerations When Choosing Between Vinyl and Laminate Floors

    9 August 2016

    If you're in the market to choose new floor tiles or planks, then you've got myriad options to choose from. The sheer variety can make it difficult to hone in on a choice that meets your needs perfectly. Nevertheless, if you've managed to narrow down your choices to laminate and vinyl flooring, this advisory guide will help you make a final decision. Ability To Withstand Moisture And Dampness Vinyl flooring is made completely from PVC materials, which gives it excellent resilience to moisture.

  • 3 Ways To Set Up Your Room For Maximising Cooling From Your New Air Conditioner

    19 July 2016

    If you've decided to install a new air conditioning unit in your home, then you've probably made a good decision with summer temperatures in Australia soaring beyond comfortable levels. While you've probably made a decision with respect to brand, load and type of AC, you can set up your room smartly in your quest to further maximise the cooling effect of your new air conditioning unit. Add Thick Window Treatments To Keep Out Heat And Sunlight