Tips for Lawn Maintenance

Mowing can be a huge chore if you have a large lawn. Even if you have a small lawn, it can be a chore your dread. It is something that you have to do and something that you can’t put off doing. If you are looking to keep your yard looking nice, but not wanting to spend all day making sure it stays that way, then you need to learn a little about how to have a beautiful lawn with minimal work.

Green lawns make a house look wonderful. A green lawn says the homeowner cares about their home and that they work hard to keep it looking great. The fact is, though, that many people work too hard at keeping that lawn perfect when there are some simple ways they can do it.

One of the biggest mistakes people make is to cut the grass the wrong height. Some people cut it very low because then they do not have to cut it so often. The problem with cutting it too low is that the grass is easily scorched by the sun and the result is brown spots. That brings up the other issue - some people leave their grass high to help keep it green, but that results in the need for mowing more often. Mowing too much is also bad for the grass. It compacts the soil and cause the grass to die resulting in brown spots. So, when you cut your grass you should cut it one third of its height. This will keep mowing to a regular schedule and keep it healthy.

Another common mistake people make is collecting the clippings after they mow. The fact is that if the grass cuttings are not too long they actually help the grass grow healthy. They help to fertilize the lawn, which also means you do not have to do as much work fertilizing your lawn. If you cut your grass to the recommended height you can leave the clippings and help your grass grow strong.

These two big mistakes alone will save you plenty of time on lawn work. You will find yourself mowing less often, not working as hard and with a beautiful, green lawn to show off. In the case of grass, less work is actually better.

Easy and Quick Home Improvement Projects

Not all home improvement projects must take weeks or months to finish. Home improvement is about making your home look better and make a better living experience for you and your family. Some people see home improvement as a project and simply do it for the love of it. If you are the type of person who enjoys home improvement, but want to do a quick and easy project then you should look into some of the great ways to improve your home in a day or less.

One of the simplest home improvement projects is revamping a room. Revamping a room is just changing the rooms look. This can include putting up new window treatments, reupholstering or covering furniture, moving furniture around and adding rugs, artwork or other décor. This type of project is fun because it usually involves a little shopping. You should first think of how you want the room to look and then go from there and tackle the project by changing and fixing the room as needed.

Another quick project is painting or wallpapering walls. Changing the look of walls can greatly impact the overall look of a room. It is important to first gather all needed supplies before starting. For painting, you will need brushes, rollers, pans, paint stirrer, tape and drop cloths. For wallpapering, you will need pans, paste or glue, water, brushes or rollers and drop cloths. Once you have gathered your supplies you can get started.

Other quick projects include adding organizing and storage units, building a new piece of furniture and small gardening projects. The idea of a one day project is one that is relatively simple, involves few supplies and is something that needs no special knowledge. They should not involve anything new or difficult that you have no idea how to do or is something you could not learn quickly. That would defeat the whole idea of a quick project.

One day home improvement projects are not going to be anything too major. They will not involve complex processes or require special knowledge. They are usually rather relaxing, and while they are hard work, they produce a great sense of accomplishment.