Lawns also known by the name of turf have been an inherent part of gardening since the colonial days. Although most gardeners would agree over the fact that a good turf can only be the result of professional care but the truth is that just by following some simple steps almost everyone can yield those lush green lawns in the front yard. These steps...
A collection of blades of grass cut many times, bits of leaves and branches, roots and rhizomes that are decaying on the lawn are called a Thatch. This cut grass is left on the lawn as it provides nutrients to the soil, reduces water evaporation and shields from ice damage. But if the decomposition is very slow the thatch becomes a large layer. Thi...
Whether children have their own bathroom or share the family bathroom, there are some steps one should take to make sure that it is a room that is safe for them to use. For safety install grab bars in bath and shower stalls, and do not let kids use the existing towel racks or wall-mounted soap dishes as grab bars as they can easily come loose. One ...
The child cannot wait to splash in the tub or views bath time as mean and unusual punishment, one always need to keep safety in mind when it comes to bathing. Until the child is age six never leave her unattended or under the control of a sibling younger than in the bathtub. There is nothing important enough to risk drowning and when it comes to ba...
There are times when adopting that shaggy non-descript mutt at the neighborhood shelter is an advantage over purchasing an expensive AKC model. The first advantage is the start up cost, AKC registered pups seldom start at less them three hundred dollars from there the prices can sore into the thousands. The adoption fee for your local pound puppy s...
When most people think a pet is spoiled feel that it is getting to many treats, has too many expensive toys scattered around the ground, or it’s allowed to sleep at night in bed with its humans, normally taking up the entire bed and hogging all the covers. I once even saw a pot bellied pig who was so spoiled that its humans designed an built the mi...
Do not watch TV in the bed or look at a computer screen at least 30 minutes before going to bed for getting sound sleep. The light from both a television as well as a computer monitor mimics the same intensity of light as sunlight. This fools the body and brain into thinking it is nowhere near time for sleep. Drink milk as milk has an amino acid in...
We have loads of work to do, so take some time out to recharge yourself by getting a good night’s sleep. The quality and quantity of your sleep can make all the difference in how productive you will be the next day. Adequate amount of sleep is thus necessary. Even for the children, it is necessary for them to sleep well, as they loose a lot of emer...
You may notice that some ATV riders can make certain obstacles and jumps look like child’s play while others make them look dangerous and impassable. Although superior equipment may be partially responsible, experience and familiarity with your quad is what separates the men from the boys. Riding time is the best way to get better, but there are a ...
Next time you hear about a great riding spot, you might want to ask a few questions before you pack up to go ride there. Although all ATV’s are designed for fun, they aren’t all set up for having fun on the same terrain, and a trail that is great for some people might be a complete bore or be impassable for others.