Frangipani or plumeria plants are one of the most beautiful flowers from the tropical area. The flowers smell heavenly and come in a vast variety of colors. These are why Frangipani plants are most sought after by gardeners around the world. Even a full-grown plant can reach a price of hundred dollars. Frangipani plants are ...
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Growing Lavender
The healing properties, enchanting perfume and the glorious color are among the known goodness of lavender, but have you ever thought how to grow them? Believe it or not, the less nutritious the soil the better the lavender will grow and prosper. Among the advantages of lavender plants are the essential oil that has proven ...
Growing Cycas Revoluta
Growing Apricots
Constructing a Bottle Fence
Ever wondered what to do with all the wine bottles from last night\'s dinner party, or the empty green beer bottles from last night\'s football match? How about transforming them into a work of art? Here are some ideas on how reuse those empty bottles lying around into a fence. It is best to use ...
Planting Peppermint
Peppermint is one of the more common mint species. It is usually grown from seeds as an indoor houseplant before it is transferred out in the sun. Alternatively, they can also be grown directly into their permanent spot. They are relatively easy to grow and do not require much effort to take care. However, you ...
Planting Alfalfa Sprouts
The alfalfa plant is the most cultivated legume in the world at a worldwide production of over 454 million tons. It is mainly used as forage for cattle but has also been used as a medicinal herb for over 1500 years to treat disorders related to the digestive tract and kidneys. Besides that, alfalfa sprouts ...
Hiring a general contractor
Sometimes there are projects that you can\'t handle on your own when it comes to remodeling your house. Some of the projects need specific skills that need you to hire a general contractor. If this is your first time planning on hiring a general contractor, you can follow these easy steps below.Conduct several interviews with ...
Increasing personal safety at home
Each one of us deserves to be safe in our home. You can do many things and precautions to prevent unwanted people or intruders from entering your home. For example, installing locks or putting extra lights. Even the simplest household items can help to protect you in a situation where an intruder enters your home. ...
What is Solar Wind Energy Storage
The solar wind energy is a combination of energy that comes from both the power of solar together with wind energy. When the sun warms the earth in varying locations and times thus causes several different portions fluctuating unevenly in temperature. This will enable hot air to rise and reduce atmospheric pressure on the earth\'s ...
The Requirements for Solar Hot Water
The solar hot water heating systems uses solar panels (such as evacuated tubes or flat plate collectors) which are also known as collectors usually installed on top of your house roof. It will collect heat from the sun and use it to warm the house water stored in a hot water cylinder. Below is some ...
What are solar power bags
The solar powered bag is designed to help its users in converting solar energy into electric energy which is normally portable and enable you to bring it along where ever you go. Its usage is to charge portable electric gadget and devices such as laptops, cell phones, cameras and I-pods.Below is some of the information ...
Putting Solar Panels over your Tile Roof
Creating your Own Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
You can use a lot of simple ingredients to create eco-friendly cleaning products such as baking soda (bicarbonate of soda), essential oils such as tea tree and eucalyptus oil for their anti-bacterial properties, salt, lavender oil, olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar (distilled white) because all these items clean as well as the commercial cleaning ...
Being prepared when the power fails
Power failure or outages can happen everywhere and anytime. Sometimes you will experience power cut when there is a storm, or when the electric pole gets hit by a squirrel or a vehicle. When the power goes out, how prepare are you to deal with the blackout. Here are some useful tips that you can ...
