Just because you see slugs and snails in your garden doesn’t mean that you have an infestation on your hands, but you shouldn’t ignore the fact that you now have guests in your lawn, either. There are good and bad sides to a garden full of slugs. You might find a few slithering about your … Read more
Lawns usually take up a large portion of our land; and for good reason. If you look at new construction homes with and without lawns, you will find that houses that have a lawn have much higher construction costs compared to those without. However, at the same time, you will also find that the selling price … Read more
Whether you have recently installed a new septic tank or are wondering when it is time to run some routine maintenance on your underground septic tank, it is important to understand the workings of the tank and when, if at all, it gets full. The question of how often you need to pump your septic … Read more
We recently discussed how when you get closer to completely filling your septic tank, you will find that your drains don’t remain as effective – along with presenting a few hazards to you and your family. The best way to avoid these problems is to check whether your tank needs to be pumped. In our previous articles … Read more
It is a very common problem that people who have purchased a home for the first time don’t even know that they need to pump their septic tank. On the other hand, there are many who claim that they just moved in somewhere, only to find that the septic tank has never been pumped. The septic … Read more
DIY-ers can easily complete a few minor projects – and some major as well – without worrying about the specifics. There are several ways to go about any given project, no matter the complexity. However, when it comes to the retaining wall, it is important that you dot your i’s and cross your t’s. Retaining … Read more
We have previously discussed how a plate compactor is one of the best tools for compressing dirt where you need to build a patio, but what if there is a manhole or drain where you are looking to build it? Can you build decking over drains or manholes? This is a very common issue that people … Read more
We recently discussed how you can build a deck over a manhole or drain, but what about building the same over a septic tank? It’s one thing to leave room for a manhole cover or a drain, or make an accessible hatch, but what does the code say about building a deck over a septic … Read more
We previously mentioned how you can build a deck on top of a drain or manhole and we mentioned again and again how it is essential that you use treated wood if you are using timber. There are so many wood types that you can consider when it comes to building a deck or a … Read more
Whether you’re trying to fill a hole with concrete to make a foundation, have a hole filled with rainwater, or are simply looking to save time and effort, it is common to get the idea of simply pouring concrete in a hole full of water. After all, the goal is to mix concrete with water, … Read more