While your dog – or dogs – may be a beloved part of your family, you may get irritated about the damage your pets do to your lawn. Your dogs may love running around outside, and you may be pleased they have a safe area to play in but the condition of your grass may suffer especially if your dog's use it as a toilet. As a dog owner, I’ve had to deal with this problem for a long time, and I’ve learned some useful ways to keep my dogs happy outside and my grass green and lush. I hope my articles help you get a happy garden lawn medium too!
Lawn Maintenance Tips for Dog Owners
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3 Types of Skylights and Where They Might Be Installed in a House
5 November 2021
You may have seen skylights on houses in magazines and wondered if you could install one of these in your home. To help you work out possibilities, here are three skylight variations and spots where you might install them. Ventilating Skylights You could opt for a ventilating skylight in a kitchen or bathroom. These openings will let food odours and steam flow outside, keeping your kitchen fresher. Similarly, an openable bathroom skylight will allow steam out.
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Pointers About Granite and Laminate Counters
9 September 2021
Any kitchen counter material you install needs to handle the wear and tear of food preparation. Plus, it must harmonise with the rest of the kitchen. Two popular choices are granite and laminate. Here are several pointers about these two materials as kitchen benchtops. Hardness Before selecting a material, you need to know how it will handle the heat and whether it will scratch easily. Granite is extremely hard and may not scratch even with sharp knives.
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Expert Maintenance Tips for Track-Guided Awnings
14 July 2021
There is no doubt that an open patio or pergola creates a seamless boundary between the indoors and outdoors. However, the last place you would rather be during strong winds, rain or the scorching sun is in an open patio. It is the reason track-guided awnings are a must-have accessory for every homeowner with an enclosed patio. Unlike other outdoor awning designs, track-guided models offer much more. The tight seal between a track-guided blind and a deck ensures that the fabric does not flap against the wind, keeping light, wind, rain and bugs away.
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How to Keep Your Cut Flowers Fresh for Longer
6 May 2021
A vase or two of freshly cut flowers is a great way to brighten up a room. But many people struggle to keep their flowers looking fresh for very long. This can be frustrating when you spend time and money selecting flowers for your dining room table only to find that they die before anyone else gets to see them. If your freshly cut flowers keep fading before their time, don't worry.
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4 Tips to Design a Hamptons Style Kitchen on a Budget
22 March 2021
Are you a fan of all things Hamptons? The natural beauty, the historic homes, the amazing food—not to mention the outrageously expensive kitchens. But who has that kind of money? Here are four tips on how to design a Hamptons-style kitchen for those that are more interested in the sustainable, budget-friendly route. 1. First, get to know your playing ground First, get to know what you're working with so you don't end up overspending on things you don't need.