There's nothing is worse than walking into a kitchen filled with ants or waking up to a centipede on your bedroom floor. While bugs are certainly part of the circle of life, you do not want them spending their life in your home.
Bug sprays and powders may be the quickest and easiest solutions, but unfortunately they aren't the healthiest way to keep unwanted insects from entering...Now that your trees have had some time to stretch their branches, you may find that they need a trim. Pruning your trees not only helps distribute nutrients to the more lively and important branches, but you can also prevent future damage to both the tree and any obstacles that might get in the branches' way.
Pruning Shears It is important to purchase a good set o...How can you keep the pests away and create a more controlled environment for your plants? Try a container garden! These handy creations are a great way to save space and still enjoy your own fresh grown vegetables, herbs and flowers. Here are some steps to help you get started. Choosing the Container The most essential part of any container garden is picking up the r...
Fence maintenance is essential for keeping your yard new and fresh. While you could always take the Tom Sawyer approach and let the neighborhood boys have at it, here are some practical steps you can take yourself. Wood Preservative If you've noticed that the wood in your fence is rotting, replacing that wood is going to play a huge part in salvaging the entire thing...
Drive-ins are not a thing of the past! There are plenty of opportunities across Chicagoland to enjoy movies under an open sky on a wide-screen from the comfort of your vehicle. Take a short road trip to these unique spots. Cascade Drive-In - West Chicago, IL Cascade is a weekend drive-in, now open for the season. B...
