Around the House
Should you build raised beds?
Are garden beds all they’re cracked up to be? Should you build raised beds? Is it hard?
Small vegetable garden layouts
I love this video on laying out a small garden. He gives a couple variations, and goes into what plants not to plant together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTe4QRsCkqY
Raised bed mistakes
What are the common mistakes people make when planting in raised beds? Find Raised Garden Beds at Amazon
Is your garden soil dead?
You have the perfect spot picked out for your new garden. It gets just the right amount of sun, its easy to access and there is plenty of room to plant whatever your heart desires. Just one problem. The ground in your perfect spot is only good for growing plastic plants.
Spring Cleaning – Task #1
Have you thought about spring cleaning?
Whoever thought it was a good idea to start cleaning when it gets nice out and we can finally get outside?
I like to start now when we’re stuck inside and bored anyway… And this year I’m going to do things a little differently. Instead of giving the the big overwhelming spring cleaning list- I’m going to give you just one task at a time.
Instead of waiting and trying to eat that elephant in one sitting, you can start now and eat it one bite at a time. That way, when spring does finally come, you are ready to get outside!
Start with a cobweb check and take a good look at each room. Use an extended duster, or your vacuum attachments to go around and get rid of any cobwebs and such. This week’s task is…
How to Clean a Mattress
The question of how to clean a mattress comes up fairly often, especially when you’re expecting out of town visitors. Remember that a mattress is a piece of upholstery – except that it catches and holds unpleasant things like dust mites, dead skin, and odors. If you’ve never had a Kirby demonstration in your home,…