Category Archives: Home Maintenance
Ants In Air Conditioner
We have two HVAC systems. One controls the temperature downstairs, while the other controls the temperature upstairs. Less than two months ago, I had both HVAC systems cleaned and inspected, so I was shocked when one of them started acting up. I would turn on the upstairs system, air would circulate, but instead cooling, the [...]
My First Raised Bed Garden – The Build
Over the past few weeks I have been gathering supplies in preparation for building my first raised bed garden. The weather has been unusually cold this winter, so I was very pleased when I woke up this morning and it was nice outside. Time to build the raised beds! Before I get to the pictures [...]
My First Raised Bed Garden – Getting Ready
I am in the process of building my first raised bed vegetable garden. One of my goals for 2011 is to eat fresh foods – especially fresh fruits and vegetables. I am in the alpha-stage of planning the garden, and I thought it might be beneficial to track my progress, from start to (hopefully successful) [...]
Compost Bin Made From Old Pallets
I recently built a compost bin from some old shipping pallets. I thought you guys might like to see a few pictures of the bin – and read about how and why I built it. Up front, I will readily admit that I am brand new to composting. That’s why the title of this post [...]
