In this short video from ExpertVillage, we learn how to make sure our plants get the water they need to survive without getting *too* much water.
Entries Tagged as 'Consumer Interest'
Video : The Right Way To Water A Garden
June 15th, 2010 · Comments Off on Video : The Right Way To Water A Garden
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home Gardening
Housing Starts Data Hints That Housing Will Expand Even After The Tax Credit Expires
April 28th, 2010 · Comments Off on Housing Starts Data Hints That Housing Will Expand Even After The Tax Credit Expires
A Housing Start is a new home on which construction has started and, over the last 6 months, home builders are averaging one half-million starts per month. This marks the highest 6-month average since 2008 and a reading one-fifth percent better from 12 months ago. Revisions to prior data have all been higher, too.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Economy · Housing starts · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Real Estate
Worried About Natural Disasters? Here’s How To Protect Your Household.
April 9th, 2010 · Comments Off on Worried About Natural Disasters? Here’s How To Protect Your Household.
If you’ve never watched the 3-minute “It Takes Just Three Steps To Get Ready For An Emergency” video from Ready.gov, do it now.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home How To
How To Remove Stickers And Adhesive-Based Price Tags From Just About Anything
February 19th, 2010 · Comments Off on How To Remove Stickers And Adhesive-Based Price Tags From Just About Anything
Sometimes, price tags just don’t want to unstick. No matter how hard you scrub and scrape, tacky residence stays behind. Turns out, getting the stick off your stickers isn’t so hard when you have the right tools.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home How To
Household Safety Tips : Space Heaters
February 12th, 2010 · Comments Off on Household Safety Tips : Space Heaters
According to the National Fire Protection Association, space heaters were responsible for a large percentage of overall fire-related damages. Her is how to practice good care
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home Safety
Healthy Home
January 29th, 2010 · Comments Off on Healthy Home
Most New Year’s resolutions have some kind of health angle – work out more, eat right and so on- so why not give your home the same kind of revamp? Resolve to keep your home healthier this year with this seasonal checklist. Winter – Drain and insulate outdoor pipes to prevent freezing. – Check for […]
Tags: Consumer Interest · Real Estate
Throw Out Your “Chip Clips”. Get The Banana Seal.
January 27th, 2010 · Comments Off on Throw Out Your “Chip Clips”. Get The Banana Seal.
If you’ve ever used a plastic Chip Clip and been miffed that your chips went stale anyway, you have to see the Banana Seal.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Just For Fun · Kitchen Gadgets
Make a Small Room Look Spacious
January 25th, 2010 · Comments Off on Make a Small Room Look Spacious
If your home has several small rooms sch as bedrooms and bathrooms, it can be a challenge to create the illusion of spaciousness. Mary Carol Garrity, writing for Scripps Howard News Service, has developed this sure-fire list of tricks that you can use to help your little rooms live large: 1. Use fewer pieces of […]
Tags: Consumer Interest · Just For Fun · Real Estate
How To Remove Mildew Smells From A Front-Loading Washing Machine
January 17th, 2010 · Comments Off on How To Remove Mildew Smells From A Front-Loading Washing Machine
As compared to its top-loading counterpart, a front-loader can handle larger clothing loads, is gentler on garments, and uses about 1/3 of the water. However, because its design prevents water from fully draining, a front-loading washer can be a haven for mold and bacteria if not cared for properly.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home Appliances
Would Your Kitchen Pass A Health Inspection?
January 11th, 2010 · Comments Off on Would Your Kitchen Pass A Health Inspection?
Americans spend a lot of time cooking and eating in their kitchens. What are you doing to keep yours germ- and bacteria-free?
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home How To · Just For Fun