As the weather gets warmer and spring arrives, so do the many wedding invitations that come in the mail this time of year. June is a very popular month to get married, especially if the bride and groom are planning a garden ceremony. While there are many pros and cons to outdoor weddings, the results are usually spectacular. After all, what else would you expect when Mother Nature herself provides the setting? Decorating a garden wedding can...more
In today's economy, with millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet and pay the bills, saving money is at the forefront of our minds. Pair this concern with growing ecological worries about water shortages cropping up in areas where groundwater used to be plentiful, and it's clear to see that water conservation ought to be one of our top priorities. Not only does conserving water trim our monthly utility bills, but it also helps preserve a natural resource that's becoming scarcer and is often wasted. To that end, we've compiled a list of ten easy ways you can use less water at home.1. Water your lawn at night. Watering during the day is far less efficient because most of the water will evaporate before it soaks into the ground.2. Wear clothes more than once. Whenever possible, wear your jeans sweaters, or blouses several times between washings. Not only will you save water, but you'll find your laundry duty is easier to manage as well.3. Use the dishwasher. Did you know that hand washing dishes uses twice to three times the water that the dishwasher requires to clean the same amount of dishes?4. Only run the dishwasher when it's full. Remember, the dishwasher...more
Custom Outdoor Kitchens: Ideas for Great Outdoor KitchensWith so many choices for your outdoor kitchen, it is very important that you look at all the different options that you have and decide what fits you the best. Be sure that your landscaper, or whoever is doing the installation, has created a design that you can look at. You'll love your...more
About Your Weight Training at HomeWeight training at home can be rewarding and highly convenient. Or it can breed guilt as you keep missing your workouts...First plan you workouts, get motivated, and evaluate your exercise equipment needs. Then you're off and running (or rather, lifting ;-) and getting real benefits!Schedule ItFirst off,...more
Whether youre fitting a new kitchen or simply replacing a few units, the kitchen sink is one essential that needs to be visually attractive as well as functionally appealing. We at Wickes DIY have a range of kitchen sinks that will transform your kitchen.When looking at kitchen sinks, you first need to consider how much the sink will be used. Even if you have a dish-washer (and a large number of households do, these days) youll still need to wash some things by hand and that includes bulky items like roasting tins. Then theres style. If youre a large family, your requirements are going to be different to the smaller household but that doesnt mean you cant have trendy designer styling. The range of kitchen sinks today has expanded enormously; stylish single, double and 1 sinks are available in a range of fittings and materials.Some kitchen design studios really do seem to supply their products to people who only ever dine out some of their kitchen sinks are totally impractical however, you can rest assured that, with us at Wickes DIY, your sink will be functional as well as beautiful to look at.Not so long ago, people were throwing out their old-fashioned butler sinks and...more
The UK estate agent is often a stereotyped figure, portrayed as someone who is money hungry and somewhat devious. This hasn't been helped by the fact that many UK estate agents do charge extortionate fees and have had a rough ride in the press...more
You are lucky if you have cats as pets in your home. And your kitty is lucky if you can buy it nice kitty furniture. Kitties love to play with furniture. They play with it in two different ways one is to simply scratch them (they love doing this!)...more
Mortgage Advice for Struggling HomeownersIf keeping your house is the most important thing, you need to put your mortgage payments above all other bills and make it a top priority. You may have to cut back in other areas (spending, shopping, going...more
Natural Ways to Alleviate DizzinessDid you know that feeling dizzy is not an illness, but rather a symptom of something else? It is your body's way of communicating to you that something is not quite right with your body. Different people have...more
There are so many components available that it can be quite a challenge to pick out which ones should be included in your wireless home system. Before you can get to the right answer though, it is important that you assess your needs and the best...more
With the growing and increasing influence of the internet, the primitive way of looking for properties through paper lists has given way to faster and more efficient search process through the various web listing services. With online foreclosure...more