Vernon Schmidt How long your appliances last isn’t just a matter of how well they’re built. How you treat them matters, too. Here are some simple tricks to keep your major appliances running as long as possible and avoid expensive repairs… Dishwashers and clothes washers: Use less detergent. People tend to fill dishwasher soap cups… Continue reading When Not to Clean Your Oven
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How to Grow Perfect Tomatoes
Sheila Buff When was the last time you bought a really good-tasting tomato from the grocery store? Weather permitting, you can grow a bumper crop of your own, much more delicious tomatoes this year and use them for salads, sauces and other recipes — and give them to grateful friends. Almost anyone can do it,… Continue reading How to Grow Perfect Tomatoes
6 Important Tips For Rose Care In Your Rose Garden
Many people could not resist a rose’s beauty and scent. Imagine this coming from your rose garden. These flowers are known to be a bit complicated to grow, but anyone could start rose gardening in the comfort of her own backyard. Good rose care will keep it beautiful. To make sure that your most prized… Continue reading 6 Important Tips For Rose Care In Your Rose Garden
10 Great Holiday Decorating Ideas
1.First things first. Set a plan or a theme for your Christmas decorating. It doesn’t cost a thing to have a good plan, and when you are working with budget ideas, this is what pulls your ideas together, and makes everything you do look purposeful, and personal. Some theme ideas for Christmas? The rustic lodge… Continue reading 10 Great Holiday Decorating Ideas