Poly, Vinyl Or Canvas: Which Tarp Should You Choose?

Posted on: 29 September 2015

When it comes to hauling around dirt, mulch and a wide variety of other loads, it usually pays to cover it with a high-quality pickup truck tarp. The hard part is finding a tarp that's not only right for your pickup truck, but also the load you're hauling. Most of the pickup truck tarps you'll see for sale are made out of polyethylene, vinyl mesh or duck canvas. The following takes a look at each material's advantages and disadvantages, so you can decide which tarp type works best for your needs. [Read More]

How To Construct A Durable Concrete Pad For Your Household Waste Container

Posted on: 28 August 2015

Many homeowners keep their waste containers outside their homes, but this can cause problems in some instances. For example, household garbage containers can be difficult to move around, particularly if they large, and placing containers in the grass or on dirt can make maneuvering them even harder. In addition, heavy containers can damage landscaping and even cause depressions in the soil that lead to flooding. Not everyone has a garage or wants to keep their waste containers on their driveway, so a good alternative is to construct a dedicated waste container pad so it's easier for you and your waste removal company, like Progressive Waste Solutions of FL Inc. [Read More]

How To Find High-End Furniture At Low-End Prices

Posted on: 29 July 2015

No one wants to spend more than they have to on furniture, but you don't want to settle on the cheap stuff either. So what's the secret to getting quality pieces without spending an arm and a leg? It's not as hard as you think. Here are a few creative and easy ways to get high-end furniture at low-end prices. Learn How to Negotiate There's an art form to negotiating, and it starts with learning what to say and how to say it. [Read More]

How To Prevent Weeds From Growing In Your Flower Garden

Posted on: 30 June 2015

If you plant a beautiful flower garden on your property every year, then you likely also spend your time weeding as well. It is generally unwise to use chemicals to try to kill and prevent new weeds, because certain substances can kill the flowers too. It is a much better idea to prevent the weeds from forming in the first place, so you do not need to spend any time pulling or otherwise dealing with the offending plants. [Read More]