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Fescue Sod Installation
Fescue sod is the most common form of grass sod that people install in their yards, or at least it was in San Diego where I ran a landscaping business for a few years. It's in a genus of grass of about 300 different types, and it grows differently depending on which type of fescue sod you install. Naturally, some fescue varieties do better in some climates, and others do better in other climates. If you're looking to install a fescue sod, your local sod distributor should be able to tell you...
Zoysia Sod Installation
Zoysia sod is a very beautiful type of lawn cover, and when it's well taken care of, it can really beautify and enhance an outdoor space. In another recent article, I wrote about how to prepare ground for sod and the steps it takes, but I didn't cover what types of sod might be good different landscapes. In this article, I'll talk about one kind of sod in particular, zoysia sod, and where it's best grown.
So what is zoysia grass? Chances are you've seen it. It's that thick turf found on...
Pool Sanitation with Non Chlorine Shock
Non chlorine shock is type of pool and spa maintenance treatment that's perfect for certain situations. Living in San Diego, hot tubs and pools abound. And over the years, I've grown to somewhat hate the smell of chlorine. And the more I've been studying the amounts of foreign toxins and chemicals our bodies are constantly being introduced to, the more I appreciate systems like non chlorine shock that attempt to use less amounts of chemicals and still maintain water purity. So what exactly is...
Gel Fuel Ventless Fireplaces
Gel fuel is a relatively new substance, and its possibilities are really intriguing to me. Gel fuel is an alcohol-based product that doesn't give off smoke or odor, or at least not odors that are toxic or noxious. It's primary use is in fireplaces, but it has uses in catering or any other indoor event where odorless fire could be helpful. The applications for gel fuel are pretty amazing. When I first heard about it I was pretty excited. Imagine being able to install a fireplace that doesn't...
Quotes to Live By Socrates Unexamined Life
There's an ancient Greek quote to live by that I've always strongly connected with. It was a simple command etched into stone on one of their buildings, the Oracle at Delphi. The command was simply Know Thyself. When I first read that quote, I didn't really understand what it was saying. How can a person not know themselves, I wondered? But slowly, as I began to mature into a man, it started making sense. And then I came across another quote, this one also attributed to the ancient...
Solar Backpacks Are A Useful Invention For People On The Move
I like the concept of solar backpacks, having the ability to not only transport your personal electronics , but also being able to charge them while on the go. For the most part, solar backpacks aren't incredibly useful , mostly because of the fact that the solar panel on the majority of solar backpacks does not cover a very large surface area. However, there are a few big name brands that produce a very nice quality backpack, and even produce an impressive 5 watts of...
Art Deco Furniture Resurgance
Now, I know I'm a guy, and would never, ever, ever claim to have a fashion sense, but I've really loved getting into the art deco movement, and have strangely become interested in random art deco bedroom furniture. It's just really cool looking stuff. Now, for those of you who don't exactly know what art deco is as an art style, basically it's been defined as an international art movement which came into fashion in the 1920's and 30's, and had influences not only in artistic circles, but also...
Love of Love
Though it may sound like an immature, overly romantic statement, I have found that I am still in love with the idea of love. This is something that most get over soon after high-school, realizing that love isn't really what the storybooks tell us. But I've never gotten over my love of love, and now, after all these years, have come to cherish it.
It seems that many people are lacking this healthy yearning for what I would call the finer things in life. How many men are ultimately resigned...
How To Make Mouse And Rat Traps More Effective
Mouse and rat infestations are common everywhere, and more in rural areas where homeowners share their property with all forms of wildlife. When you get mice and rats in your home, it's easy to set up a couple of traps and forget about it, but is that really going to work? A lot of times the traps aren't very effective, especially rat traps, and the rodent's live happily in and around the home. Luckily for you, there are a few tricks for boosting the effectiveness of your mouse and rat traps...
Cider Vinegar Benefits Natural Health
Cider vinegar is a natural supplement that I've recently done a lot of research on. The reason why I first wanted to study it was because I was offered a drink of it at a friend's house, and after taking it and nearly choking, I thought that there must be something extraordinary about the compound for people to be willing to drink it. Fortunately for those of us with normal throats, cider vinegar also comes in pill form. That's quite a relief.
More and more, I'm beginning to believe in...
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