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You know its fall season again when the leaves start to fall – it’s time to clean up your yard. No one likes spending their weekend, weeding or raking leaves, but guess what, it is a must. It is essential that you landscape beds and clear debris away from your yard before it starts to snow and the frozen pile up. To get the most out of your yard and make it look perfect to follow the following checklist of fall cleanup musts. 1.     Remove all the leaves from the lawn This is very important you need to do this before the snow starts to fall, because leaves can kill your grass. So, clear out all leaves and debris using the Leaf Rake to make it a quick work of raking. When buying a leaf rake choose the one make with aluminum and capable of removing large quantities of leaves all at once. 2.     Fertilize Your Lawn Well, many article and sources advice that the best time to fertilize your lawn is in the spring or summer, but fall ...

The cooler weather “fall” is here, and this means its time to get outdoors and have some fun with the family. Our small family ranges in age from two to eighty-nine. So, making sure everyone has fun is very important, but finding the things that will interest the whole family member can be difficult. Though there are many different activities for families to enjoy, and if planned right some of these may work for all. 1.     Boat Tours The cool breeze, calm waters, and the view is something everyone in the family will sure want to experience. This is one of the best way to see and enjoy the natural beauty of nature. Everyone will have the opportunity of appreciating the sight of well-preserved river scenery. You can decide to choose a slow boat or if you want something more exciting and scary you may also take a speedboat ride or jet skis. 2.     Horse Riding Horse riding is another fun-filled activity for fall that the whole fa...

The winter season is upon us, and before the cold winds start to blow in, it is essential that you take all the necessary steps that will help winterize your home. Winterizing your home makes your home more comfortable for you and also make it more energy efficient, so you and your loved ones can stay warm and toasty without breaking the bank trying to pay for energy bills. This is why winterizing your home can help make your home more energy efficient. It doesn't take much to get your home more energy efficient, and you only need some tips to help you properly winterize your home. Listed below are things you can do to ensure you have a safe and warm home this winter. 1.     Carefully test the heating system Your home heating system should be in utmost importance before the cold season because it should reach its peak performance during the wintertime. The cool temperatures can cause a range of medical conditions and seniors are at risk the most. This is why making ...

You know its fall season when the trees begin to change color, and the leaves begin to fall. This is a new season arriving, and it's sure the perfect time for you to do all of your cleaning chores and prepare,   your home for the cold winter season. Fall is the perfect season to clean those areas you haven’t cleared since the year started. Cleaning this area now it's also easier than doing it when everywhere is cold outside and you want to stay cozy under your mattress. By tackling these critical to-dos, it will help keep your home clean and looking great and at the same time be prepared to tackle Winter. To do it right you need to know what you are doing. Here's where to start: 1.     Clean out your closet Fall is no doubt the perfect time to clean out your closets. This is the season to pack and keep your summer clothes for a year and bring out the c=ones for the colder seasons. Time to bring out stuff like coats, boots, gloves, and othe...

The fall brings cozy nights and crisp morning making it one of the best seasons to be outside and enjoy the cheap or almost free activities out there. So, if you are saving for Christmas but still wants to enjoy good activities without spending much, then now is the perfect time to enjoy the budget-friendly fall activities. To give you some great ideas, we have listed below some budget-friendly fall activities. 1.     Go Hiking Hiking is no doubt one of the most budget-friendly activity and hiking this fall will give you the opportunity of enjoying the beautiful scenery and the cool temperatures (especially if you live in an area where trees change colors. 2.     Attend a Festival There are also festivals for fall (mostly the local and quirky festivals). So, be on the lookout for the most unique festival you can find in your area is, and then go check it out. 3.     DIY Halloween party Another way to enjoy th...

It’s a no-brainer that you enjoy your deck well all summer long. Then its time you take care of our deck as heavy use, incidental and sun damage can take a toll on you,r deck during the summer months, but after summer comes to fall and fall turn winter – which is another problem. SO, before the colder season set in, it is time to take care of your deck; doing this will save you from costly repairs and also make sure it's in good condition for the next warm weather. The question you should ask yourself is if your deck is ready for winter, if not then consider, the following tips for winterizing your deck: 1.     Trim any overhanging branches and pack dirt’s If you have trees with large branches hanging around your deck then it’s time to assess their stability and clear of the dirt’s. For those who live in an area that is prone to ice, then consider trimming this branches before the ice storm. 2.     Power Wash Give your deck a g...

One of the most favorite holidays of the year is Halloween (especially for kids). Most of them look forward to this period for weeks and months, as they take their time to plan their costume, the type of candy they want most and where to trick or to treat. As fun as Halloween can be the same as it can be dangerous – if care is not taken. Most kids are so cut up in the moments thinking about candy and mask making them less aware of their surroundings. So, as to the make sure your kids are safe during, this period we have listed below some tips to help make sure that your kids don't become accident statistics. 1.     Select Safe Costumes IT is very important when choosing Halloween costume that you choose the ones that are made from vibrant colors. Doing this will make it easy for your child to be easily seen in the dark. 2.     Face Masks Have you for once sit down and ask what face mask are made from and if they are healthy for...