Home Garden

Hello, my name is Harold. I am quite new to using the internet. My granddaughter taught me how to use this computer so I decided to start a blog. I didn't have an idea for what I should base my blog on. My wife suggested that I start a home and garden blog. I should make it clear that I am not a home and garden expert so all this advice consists of things I have learnt myself or been taught by others when I have been working on my own property. I hope you enjoy my blog and find it useful.

Choosing A Decorative Mulch For Your Flower Garden

22 May 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

A flower garden full of beautiful blooms can be an attractive and eye-catching addition to any garden, whether it's a small plot outside your home or a sprawling green space outside your office block. Any gardener worth their salt knows that proper mulching is one of the most essential landscaping products for maintaining a flower garden throughout the year. Laying down a layer of mulch on the soil of your flower garden will help it retain moisture during dry weather and also inhibit the growth of weeds. Read More …

4 Smart Yet Simple Window Additions To Keep Your Home Naturally Cooler

27 April 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

The struggle to keep a home comfortably cool during the summer months is all too familiar for many Australian homeowners. Good insulation and a robust air conditioner can only do so much and there is always a room where the windows cop the brunt of the summer sun. Usually, these are north facing windows that are exposed to sunlight all day as the sun makes its arc across the sky. Read More …

How Quality Windows Add Value to Properties

13 April 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Most homeowners know that if they fail to maintain their property properly then its value will not be optimised when it comes to selling it. Of course, good property maintenance also means that your home is a better place to live in even if you have no plans to sell up in the immediate future. There are a number of areas that will help you to improve the saleable value of your home, such as keeping the garden in good condition and ensuring that things like roof tiles are replaced when necessary. Read More …

Three tips for the easy maintenance of your wooden blinds

22 March 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Wooden blinds are usually amazing because they give your home the warm and natural feel that only wood can. However, due to the fact that wood is vulnerable to various environmental influences, you need to make sure that you clean and maintain your blinds properly at all times. When the blinds are properly maintained, wooden blinds can even last as long as their faux wood counterparts. You just need to know the right processes to follow when taking care of wood. Read More …

Essential Considerations When Installing Shade Sails

6 March 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Australian weather may be agreeable for the most part, but it also has the propensity of becoming erratic on occasion. From scorching heat to sudden showers, it is always best to ensure that your exterior living area has some form of shelter to keep you adequately protected from the elements. One of the types of shelters that are steadily gaining favour with Australian homeowners is shade sails. These structures are proving to be a convenient and functional addition to entertainment areas from verandahs to patios. Read More …