If you are calling around to different stone suppliers to purchase a bulk amount for your driveway you may be confused as to what and how much you need. Different suppliers may use different measures for what they are selling. Here are a few tips to help determine just what you need.
Cubic Yards
While most suppliers sell by the cubic yard, some sell by the ton. To determine the cubic yard amount you simply measure the length and width of the driveway and multiply the figures to come up with the square feet of the area.
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You naturally want to avoid unnecessary expenses, which is why you may be putting off the installation of a water softener. Unfortunately, this may be a false economy. Failing to soften hard water can actually end up costing you more in the long run, as the following will show.
Problem #1: Ruined fixtures
Lime and calcium aren't usually the only minerals in hard water. Iron is also often present. This can lead to ugly orange and brown stains in sinks, tubs, and toilets, which can necessitate a premature replacement of the fixtures if you don't like the look of the stains.
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When you're involved in either side of the real estate process—selling your home or trying to buy a home—you rely on a long list of professionals. Home inspectors, photographers, and various people in the trades can all play a role in helping you to sell or buy. One professional service that you can turn to during this time is your local tree service. Regardless of whether you're attempting to sell your home or buy another, you can rely on your local tree service for a variety of tasks.
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The summer months are the time to enjoy being outdoors and spending time with your family in the backyard. But if you have a mosquito infestation, no one will want to go outside, since the bites can be hard to deal with. Use the following tips to help prevent mosquitoes in your yard this summer:
Eliminate Standing Water
Mosquitoes need standing water in order to reproduce, so eliminating water sources can make your backyard much less attractive to these nasty pests.
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If you love having a gorgeous back yard but you don't want to put a lot of time into maintaining it, there are some steps you can take that will provide just what you want. Besides keeping things simple, you'll be doing the environment a lot of good, too.
Ground Cover - Get rid of your grass! Think of the hours that have to be spent mowing your lawn, fertilizing it,0 and keeping it free of pests.
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