Creating A Lovely Home

Tips For Preventing Mosquitoes In The Back Yard

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. Read More 

The Right Ground Cover And Modern Gutter Guards

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. Read More 

How To Refinish An Old Wood Desk

Many people enjoy the rustic look of an older piece of wood furniture. Desks can look very pleasing when they are made from real wood. If you have found an old wood desk, perhaps at a yard sale or auction, you may want to try to bring out the natural beauty by refinishing it to give it new life. Here are some instructions you can use to refinish your own wood desk. Read More