• 3 Tips For Cleaning Up Your Yard After A Severe Storm

  4 February 2015

  Sometimes severe storms can cause extreme damage to your yard. The powerful winds can wreak havoc on even the strongest of trees and plants, and can spread debris all over your yard. Cleaning up after this type of a storm can sometimes be overwhelming, but if you keep some things in mind, you will be able to clean up after the storm in the safest and most effective way possible. This article will discuss 3 specific tips for cleaning up your yard after a severe storm.

• How To Keep Snow Off Your Roof By Altering The Rise And Run

  12 January 2015

  The rise and run of your roof is the way in which the roof rises to a point and runs across on a horizontal plan. The slope is the degree of the angle created by the rise and run. Since all houses are not created with exactly the same kind of roof, some houses will have more trouble with snow and ice dams. If you are a homeowner experiencing this very problem, you could benefit from the services of a roofing contractor and have almost no snow or ice on your roof next winter.

• Types Of Homes Perfect For The Environmentally Conscious

  9 January 2015

  If you're someone who cares deeply about environmental issues such as reducing energy consumption and pollution, there are a few types of homes out there that are ideal for you. Here are a few examples of homes that help to reduce waste. Modern Manufactured Homes Some people refer to manufactured homes as "mobile" homes, but the modern manufactured home is simply a home that is built entirely in a factory under controlled conditions.

• Make A Decorative Border For Your Wishing Well

  2 January 2015

  After placing a wishing well in your yard, place a decorative border around it that is made out of flowers and plants. This enhancement will draw attention to the well and will be easy for you to maintain.  Use These Materials measuring tape garden shovel hand shovel garden stakes landscape fabric scissors flowers plants mulch topsoil LED lights with stakes Measure And Dig Determine how far from the well you would like to place the border.

• Perfecting The Cover-Up: Protecting A Damaged Roof With A Tarp

  2 January 2015

  After a severe storm, one of the first things you need to address is the condition of your roof. After all, a seriously damaged roof can threaten the structure and stability of your house by introducing water, pests and other hazards. Since you can't always repair damage immediately, covering the damaged area with a tarp is often the best place to start. The tarp covering will create a barrier that prevents the outdoor hazards from causing more damage inside.

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