Daily Archives: February 9th, 2010

Garden Decking – Add Function to Your Landscape

Garden decking is a landscaping feature which extends the living space of the house outdoors. It is a wooden platform built above the ground and connected to the main building. A railing for safety generally encloses it. They are made from treated lumber, composite material, aluminum, red cedar, teak, mahogany and other hardwoods and recycled [...]

Four Alternatives to Grass for Lawns

We all know the British are obsessed with their lawns, don’t we? But it’s a fact that lawn size is getting smaller – and lawns are getting dryer – year on year. As climate changes, we’re going to find it every more difficult to keep our emerald green, velvety short swards alive through [...]

Using Stickers On Your Scrapbook Pages

Over the years, we have had so much fun adding stickers to our scrapbook pages. Each item you add to your page helps tell the story.
When looking for stickers, it’s really important that you choose acid free stickers. Most craft stores and online scrapbook stores all carry acid free stickers.
One tip on buying stickers is [...]

Patio Maintenance in Fall

Ahh fall! Crisp air, beautiful colors, and — oh no! — winter preparation! It’s true that fall brings many household maintenance tasks, but the pleasant weather makes it enjoyable to be outside, and the time spent maintaining your patios and yards will add years to their life span.
Patio maintenance is particularly important in [...]