This article details a number of methods that are used to generate energy, mitigate energy costs, and what options could be available in the future. The general idea of personal residential renewable power resources is beating the grid in terms of power, and in cases of emergency when the power grid can go down having… Continue Reading
Types of Planters Raised bed gardening is a technique used to separate ground plants like grasses from the fruits and vegetables that we want to grow. It also assists in keeping animals out from messing with your plants, though it won’t stop birds unless more measures are taken. (Mainly netting) Raised beds are great for… Continue Reading
There are many ways to store and make compost, here we’re going to describe some of them. This is going to be Sparrow constructions basic run through on different composting methods. The quickest advice we can give you is to go for a Half and half ratio. “Brown” materials are generally dead and heavy in… Continue Reading
The chimney is one of the most forgotten features of homes. With the constantly improving central heating furnaces, the idea of using a fireplace to heat a home does not often seem logical in the modern world. It’s easy to forget that just like any structure or appliance in your home, it requires maintenance and… Continue Reading
In Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plains, it’s often required when selling a home to have the roof inspected and certified by a professional. The reason for this is that insurance companies for the most part will not insure the roof – and sometimes even the home – if the roof is… Continue Reading
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of knowing you have animals in your attic. Aside from the occasional disruptive sounds of scratching and scampering on your roof, there is a real possibility of actual damage caused by these furry invaders. Several kinds of animals can make a way into your attic via your roof. While… Continue Reading
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The family is in town, chestnuts are being roasted, and everyone is waiting the return of St. Nicholas. But during this holiday season, a wintery grinch is waiting and plotting to steal away your peace and ruin your home. While everyone knows about the crazy ice,… Continue Reading
It’s the beginning of the winter season in Oklahoma, and while the festivities are getting underway, if one isn’t careful a Grinch in the form of a catastrophe is waiting to steal away the cheer and ruin your plans. After a bad ice storm, you’ve probably watched the news and seen roofs caved in by… Continue Reading
Everyone knows the outside of Oklahoma homes take a beating and the effects from damage and normal wear and tear can manifest themselves in many different ways. However, there are two aspects of the home that is often overlooked, but if left unchecked its effects can be felt in multiple facets of one’s life. Most… Continue Reading
With the recent heat wave Oklahoma just experienced and with August upon us, leaking roofs are not on the forefront of homeowners’ minds. However, sometimes the intense heat can be more detrimental and cause more leaks in a roof than a storm can. What makes heat damage so tricky is that it can cause a leak… Continue Reading