Plants for the greenhouse

Greenhouse owners should know that not all greenhouse plants are the same. They differ, because not all plants share the same living  climate. Therefore, in order to decide what climate your greenhouse will have, look for the plants you want to grow in. Before you begin your search, keep in mind one thing. Plants have a heat limit, so look for plants that are in the same heat zone, so they can ...

Fiberglass door maintenance

Fiberglass doors are very great and popular for their strength, beauty and for their customization. Although they are sturdy, they need maintenance. Staining fiberglass doors The simplest way to make your fiberglass door last longer is to use stain to protect it. The process is very easy. If there is already a layer of stain, remove it and then paint it back. Cleaning Because they ...

Causes for damp basement

Every homeowner should fear damp basements, because they can become a serious problem. Besides the mold and mildew, moisture can also cause water problems, that eventually lead to structural problem Here are the most common problems for damp basements: Condensation problems If you have a concrete floor in your basement, then condensation may be one of the problems your basement is so damp ...

Lawnmower tune-up

Is more then necessary to have your lawnmower working properly, especially if you want to save some time on lawn maintenance. One thing that you can do to tune it up is change the motor oil. The machine should have a drain plug underneath it. Remove the plug and wait for the oil to drain. Let it drain most of the dirty oil. Put back the cap and then put some new oil in the motor. Check the ...

Landscape light bulbs

Besides their ornamental purpose, landscape light bulbs can also provide more light for your plants and garden. For plants which do not need much light, you can install an incandescent light bulb about one inch above them. If you want to prevent your plant from stretching, you should use incandescent light bulbs. On the other hand, the blue light from fluorescent bulbs helps keep your plants b ...

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