As more and more millennials are swooping in to lease smaller houses and apartments, many are struggling to find a place for their belongings. Besides the lack of ample square footage, there are reasons why clutter seems to take over. Things like impulse buying, lack of organization skills, living alone, and the lack of knowing […] More

Look at a box of oranges and you will see that they weren’t easy to grow. In fact, most of the time, plants grow easier when they are smaller than they need to be. That’s because they’ve reached a mature size at a certain point in time, making their growth impossible to accelerate without damaging […] More

Furniture, particularly outdoor furniture can be a bit of a nightmare when it comes to keeping it in good condition. With the environment, general wear and tear, and a whole load of other variables working against you, it can often seem like you are fighting a losing battle. Teak garden furniture is particularly challenging as […] More

When you are building the perfect garden for your new home finding the right additions for the outdoor space in the form of furniture, plants, and decor, like some small table lamps for example, is a very important first step. If you do not think carefully about the type of furniture and decor that you […] More

Summer is nearly coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the doors to your garden have to be closed. There are so many great ways to use your garden outside of the summer, it is just designing and investing in the right garden gear! Why is the summer only dedicated to BBQ’s, alfresco dining […] More

First, take the time to gather the seeds for two of your most treasured backyard assets: tomatoes and herbs. You can plant the tomatoes in pots of coffee filters or milk cartons with holes punched through for the beans to grow through. Check out http://www.bugman.com/tomato.html for ideas. Or get a whole row of tomato plants […] More

Have you ever had insects, bugs and other pests descend upon your home? Instead of waiting to take action to defend your home, why not go on the defence before these pesky creatures decide to make it theirs too? You can do quite a few different things to eliminate what pests find appealing, which should […] More

When selling a house is on your mind, you may start to think of the reasons why it’s the right time. You may be asking yourself: Why not just keep my house and try to sell it in a few months? Can I get rid of this place fast? Should I just hire a local […] More

Even if your Zen-feature dominant garden was perhaps designed and constructed by the most seasoned and experienced of landscapers, it’s never a matter of just having it done once and then enjoying it for the rest of your life. Every garden, particularly one which harbours Zen features, functions as somewhat of a living creature, which […] More

In recent years, there has been a rise in modular construction developments. Companies such as BMarko are leading the charge, creating modular data centers, offices, restaurants, and even bathrooms. Many have started to realize the cost-saving benefits of creating these structures off-site, only transporting them to location upon completion. It has lead to a modular […] More