Grass Seed

Introduction:

Before Spreading your grass seed rake your lawn to remove dead grass also pull up weeds. In the "evening only" water the ground for a half hour. Stop watering wait 15 or 20 minutes to allow water to absorb into the ground. Then Spread your seeds by throwing them way up in the air this is most effective no need to use a spreader besides the natural way is always the best way. There are two reasons why you should do this project in the evening. The birds will see you throwing the seeds. Birds that have been fed by humans relate when they see a human throwing seed as food. The ground puts out heat so the dampness and the heat will cause the seeds to germinate quicker.

Fescue Grass Seed

This grass seed is the best in the worst of conditions. This grass thrives in the winter no matter how cold it gets, does great under trees. Most types of grass do not do well in shaded areas but Fescue thrives in shaded areas. Save on watering this type of grass does better in drier conditions.

Canada Green Grass Seed

The Canada grass seed is great for lawns that have bare spots or just needs thickening. Just rake out the dead grass and sprinkle seeds wherever you desire to thicken your lawn.

Oregon Grass Seed

The Oregon grass seed is best for very large properties like farming or very large lots. The Oregon goes a lot further and it's cost effective.


Zoysia Grass Seed


The Zoysia grass seed is best planted in warm climate conditions. This type of grass seed spreads quickly. The Zoysia grass seed is hard to find it is often sold in sprigs.

Rye Grass Seed

Rye grass mixes well with your existing grass. Pull up any weeds then give your grass a good raking then throw handfuls of seeds high up in the air to ensure your seeds spread evenly. (Do not throw seeds against the wind) unless you don't mind getting seeds all over you.

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Fight Termites and Mold

Introduction:

How to keep the dampness out of your home and your basement? How to avoid mold growing inside and outside your home? How to keep termites from making a home out of your home?

Gutters

Even though most people have gutters for their home gutters fail to do the job because the gutters need to be cleaned so water freely runs out on to the ground. Even if your gutters are clean you should extend your original gutter at least 2"feet from the house. You can buy drainage pipe at any hardware store. The drainage pipe is easy to install just simply slip drainage pipe over the existing gutter spout. The drainage pipe is about 5 to 6 inches around it comes in black it's very cheap and a great investment for your home. Your extended drainage pipe is easy to remove allowing you to cut your grass.

The Ground Around the Outside Walls of Your Home

The ground around your home should not be level. The ground should be sloped. The higher the slope the better especially if where you live rains often. My home has a 6" to 8" slope. What I did I used a strait edged shovel and cut out my own sod then filled it in with dirt then I replaced the sod I cut out. That's the cheapest way to do the job!

Windows With Built In Outdoor Mini Plant Holders

Bad idea even if you have holes drilled to drain the water. The plants won't allow enough sun to penetrate to evaporate water that could not drain through the holes. If you love your plants you could upgrade your windows to create a mini indoor greenhouse or do away with them all together.
Decks

Always use some kind of water repellent on wooden decks also make sure the boards are spaced far enough apart to allow water to escape. Make sure your deck is not flush against your house always leave a gap wide enough for air to pass through and to allow your deck to expand and contract.

Cement Driveways and Cement Patios

You will have serious problems with either the foundation to your house or your patios and drive ways. Before you pore your cement. Purchase a material that expands and contracts put the material in between your has and the cement your about to pore. (Do not cut corners) you will be paying for it later when you start to find cracks in your foundation or cracks developing on your driveway or patio.

How to Get Rid of Static Cling

We all know that static cling causes  clothes to stick together while the static shocks you the minute you reach into the dryer.  Learn ways to stop static cling and stop getting shocked by static cling.  These tips will will help save you time and money.  If you are sick of trying to fold and hang your clothes up while they insist on cling together because of the static try these tips some of these tips you probably heard about from your mother but some of the tips you are probably not aware of the really stops static cling.

Vinegar

Don’t worry your clothes will not smell like vinegar.  Vinegar is a natural softener for clothes.  Vinegar was used way before stores came out with laundry softener.  Poor a half a cup of apply cider vinegar in with the wash cycle along with any detergent.  Never mix vinegar with bleach.  Vinegar is actually better than bleach.  You can use vinegar to whiten your close.  Vinegar never damages your clothes like bleach does over time.  You can also mix whites with colors which saves on water.  Vinegar will brighten color clothes and whiten whites.

Mist with Water

Get a spray bottle that has a mist setting.  Fill the spray bottle with water.  Then set the setting for mist.  Spray each garment lightly before folding.

Wet Wash Cloth

Wet a wash cloth then ring most of the water out.  Then throw it in the dryer 10 minutes before the dryer shuts off.

Tennis Balls

This is really the best method.  The down side is you hear the tennis balls bouncing around but look at the bright side you know your clothes are done drying when you stop hear the tennis ball tumbling in the dryer..

Leave Clothes Damp

This is the oldest trick in the book.  The down side is that you have to keep checking your clothes to make sure your clothes are not completely dry.