Air conditioning isn’t the only way to cool your home. A/C and central air systems may be the most common cooling methods, but others can be equally as effective. One such alternative method for cooling your home is using a swamp cooler. In this piece, we take a deep dive into the swamp cooler vs air …
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Evaporative cooling is an alternative to air conditioning that’s best used in dry climates. In contrast to A/C, it consumes less electricity, doesn’t require refrigerants for cooling, and produces cool, humid air that’s more pleasant to breathe, especially for people with respiratory issues. But how does evaporative cooling work? Let’s find out. What Is Evaporative …
Every year, it seems like there are more power outages that affect larger portions of the population at once. Most of the time, they’re not a big deal – they just last for an hour or less – but some of the ones we’ve seen lately have been concerning. What would you do if you …
Plant propagation is one of the best things about growing gardens, indoor and outdoor since it helps save a lot of time and money spent on cultivating a healthy plant. Not only is it practical, but it’s also a great way of adding life into your home when you use the right station. Keep reading …
No backyard is complete without certain things in which to enjoy it; a few lounging chairs, maybe a pool, a BBQ, and a fire pit to sit around and enjoy those warm Summer nights. But what if you could combine those last two items and have a really great, backyard BBQ fire pit, DIY style? …
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If you are looking for a great way to help organize or spruce up the garden, look no further! Garden trellises may seem like a scary project to conduct on your own, but these easy to do designs are totally worth the work. If you are not so much into the DIY thing, but still …
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Whether you love fishing or just enjoy feeding the catfish with the grandkids, there’s nothing quite like a stocked pond in the backyard. But there’s a lot more to keeping a stocked pond than just digging a pit, filling it with water, and tossing some bluegills in. If you’re restoring an older pond or building …
Why keep your home boring with gutters when you can change things up and use an alternative solution for your water draining woes? After all, gutters tend to be unsightly, annoying, and fragile. Fortunately, you don’t need to settle for less. With these gutter alternatives, you can change things up. Each idea comes with its …
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The winter is here which means fun holiday celebrations, cozy winter meals, and ice. Lots of ice. That you have to deal with. A white Christmas isn’t so fun when you have to salt your driveway, shovel your sidewalk, and of course, pay for expensive ice melt. To make the burden of winter weather less painful, don’t pay …
Keeping up with annual chores can be daunting if you don’t have an organized action plan. Since maintenance is ongoing, it’s easy to get lost or fall behind schedule. However, regular home maintenance will protect your wallet from costly repairs in the future. To make life easier, we’ve created an easy-to-follow monthly task list so …