Category: House and Yard

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Moving On

There comes a time in most people’s lives when they have to make a move. This is happening to my cousin who was recently married. Her new husband has decided to move her to Texas so that he can start his career there. The problem is that they don’t have a lot of money to start with and finding a house in Texas can be difficult. We visited the area to see what we could find.

We looked around for awhile and finally found a house they liked. The house was in bad repair so we needed to find some help in making the place livable. I contacted some carpet cleaning services in austin in order to get the rugs cleaned. I also found some water damage companies austin that could fix the damage in the kitchen. I knew it would take some time, but it would be worth the effort when the house was fixed.

One of the best features about the house was the entry hall. There is a beautiful stone carving that adorns the mantle. It took some time, but I found a travertine cleaning austin company that could do the work. This young couple will have it made once the house is ready to move into. I am just glad I could help them get started and I wish them well in their new lives.

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A central location

One of the most central locations in our house besides the kitchen is our backyard. It seems that everyone in the family gravitates to it. We like to spend our time cooking out or playing a game of horseshoes. Sometimes we just throw the ball around. Anyway, we also spend a lot of time gardening. It can be hard work, but we think it’s worth it. Keeping the plants separated can be a chore, but thanks to our fiberglass planters, it’s been easier than we thought.

The planters are nice because there are many different styles and sizes. For example, we use one fiberglass planter to hold our azaleas and a completely different fiber glass planter to hold our daisies. That makes it easy to take care of each plant individually. We can concentrate on other things rather than worrying about which plant to water when.

The other nice thing about the planters is that they are durable. Because of the material that fiber glass planters are made of, they tend to last a long time and keep their color. They are also tough in case a stray ball or two hits them. Our backyard is has a lot going on in it and having the planters helps keep it organized. We love our backyard and I’m sure it will be a central location for us for a long time.

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Stainless fun

Everybody that lives in our house loves it. My wife and kids especially. The thing that I believe attracts us all to the house is the décor. We like the paintings we have as well as the furniture. Another thing we all enjoy is the blomus stainless steel fireplace accessories that we have. I remember when we first saw them and we were all impressed with the way they look.

I had been to a friend of mines house on a visit. When I entered the living room I noticed the large fireplace they had. I also noticed the stainless steel fireplace accessories that were on display there. They looked so good that I knew I would have to have some of them for myself. I also knew that my family would like the way they looked.

The whole thing got me to wondering how many other stainless steel products there were. I found a site called thestainlesssteelstore.com that had a variety of products that would match. I especially liked the blomus stainless steel mailboxes that were for sale. I knew that would look spectacular in front of the house. Even some of my neighbors commented on how great the mailbox looked. I am always happy to receive a compliment on our house. I owe it all to stainless steel!

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The garage

The one place that I can really relax in is my garage. There is nothing I like more than to tinker around with a project or two in my garage. I spend hours thinking up things to make and making them. I have built a few birdhouses and other projects for the kids. The one thing that I am really proud of is my tools. I like to have whatever tool I need right at my fingertips.

The last big project I started was to make a chair. My wife had seen a picture of one she liked and I wanted to make her one for her birthday. When I started the project, I made a list of the Tools and Hardware that I would need. While I was sure that I had most of the Hand Tools I needed, I realized that I would need some new Power Drills. I knew I would have to purchase the tools I needed before I started.

It took a while for me to get everything I needed together. But I knew it would save time when I actually started working. The chair was a challenge, but I found it easy once I got started. I finished the chair and my wife loves it. She said it was the best birthday present she ever had. I owe it all to a little planning and the best tools.

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A touch of style

Our house is the central point in our lives. It is where we all get together and relax after work. One thing we really love doing is spending time in our backyard. We like to sit out on the lawn chairs and maybe barbeque up a few burgers. Sometimes we just sit out there and relax while watching the sun set. One thing that we have introduced to our yard is called a rain chain. They are really something neat to see and add a touch of style to the house.

We had never heard of these before my daughter came home and told us about them. She had seen one at a friend’s house and thought that a copper rain chain would be perfect for us. I think we all agreed when we saw what she was talking about. When you hang them in just the right spot, they set off the surroundings perfectly.

We also believe that we have found a great gift item. Not many people know about these items and they are just perfect for those people who are hard to buy for. We are thinking about getting my dad a japanese rain chain for his house. He likes that kind of style and I think he’ll really like it. I hope my daughter comes up with more great ideas like this!

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My hands

One of the joys in my life is taking on home improvement projects. I like working with my hands and seeing the results every day when I am done. That’s why when my wife suggested that we might want to fix the backsplash over our kitchen counter, I was all for the idea. The backsplash we have now is waterlogged and rotting away. We thought that using tiles would give us a better look and be more functional.

There are many advantages to using tile. One great thing is that it is waterproof. That means that you can use them even in places where there is a good chance that water will be present. Another advantage is that they are easy to clean. You can also use them on the floor or the wall. We have always been happy with the bathroom tiles in our home, so we thought that using them in the kitchen would work out fine.

The only decision we had left was to figure out where to get the tiles. As usual, we turned to the internet. I found a good site called glasstilestore.com that had a good selection of quality tiles. I even found subway tiles on the site. I am sure that I will enjoy the challenge of putting the tiles up. It will be nice to know that I can use my own hands to improve my home!

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Good Ideas for the home

One of the beautiful things about the street we live on is that every house is different. Each home has its own unique style that reflects the people who live there. We wanted to find ways to enhance our own house since we are doing some remodeling anyway. One way we decided to do this was to order an address plaque. We thought it would look nice out in the little garden by the street.

The surprising thing is that the idea came from an unsuspected source. My daughter came up with the idea on her way home from school. She saw that many of our neighbors down the road had address plaques in front of their homes and she wondered why we didn’t have one ourselves. I am glad that she brought the matter to our attention as the addition of the address sign has worked out nicely.

Now we feel that our house has as much character as any of the others on our block. We have had several visitors make a positive comment on the plaque. They say that the sign makes it easy to see our address and find the right house. The sign has also enhanced the way our home looks from the street. I hope we can find more good ideas like this in the future.

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Set the tone

There is one sure way to tell about the character of the people who live in the houses down the street, all you have to do is look at the mail box they have outside. Some people have them custom made and I’ve seen some that are very pretty. Some people make their own mailboxes, seemingly out of some junk they found in their garage. Others really need to spend a few dollars and invest in a new one.

I found a pretty neat site called mailboxixchange.com that has a wide selection of mail boxes to choose from. It doesn’t seem to matter what style of house you have, they have a mailbox that will blend in nicely with it. That is really important as the mailbox is usually one of the first things you see when you drive by a house.

It’s all about setting the tone. You want people who drive by your house to have a good impression of you. I believe that making a small investment will help set your house apart from all the rest. I also believe that a visit to the site mentioned above will allow you to make the right choice when purchasing a new mailbox. I wish you all good luck and hope to see the results of your decision the next time I am driving by!

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Good ideas

The weather has been wonderful lately and we are taking full advantage of it. We have been spending a lot of time out in the yard getting it into shape. Our garden area has received most of the attention so far, but we have also been concentrating on the recreational portion we have started. We were thinking how nice it would be to have an arbor as the centerpiece of the area.

Both my wife and I like the idea of using arbors to anchor the part of the yard we plan to spend the most time in. We want to have a place to eat as well as just relax. We were hoping to find one of those wooden arbors that vines love to climb on and cover. We think it would be so cool to eat under the protection that Mother Nature provides. I know the kids would like it too.

We first got the idea after purchasing some garden arbors for our garden plants. The plants love it and are doing well. They are producing fruit and look great. They look so happy that they are able to climb up to get the best light. We are excited about the whole idea and are planning to add more of them to our yard very soon.

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Rabbits Everywhere

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Just as the sun is going down, the rabbits come out to play. There must be twenty rabbits in our neighborhood. They have quite the party every night in my front yard. When I come out the front door to take the trash out or do something outside, they scatter in 20 different directions. It is funny to see so much hysteria just because I step out of my door.