Bug Proofing Your Home In San Diego

On July 12, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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Bug proofing your home is something that most people don’t think about doing. A variety of bugs are potential dangerous, as they can sting you, and certain bugs like mosquitoes, fleas and ticks, can carry diseases. There are some very basic steps that you may take in keeping bugs out of your home.

  1. Seal Your Home: It’s as simple as that. Seal cracks, holes and spaces underneath your doors. Additionally, it’s also important to seal up the holes or cracks on your roof. There are holes commonly found on the chimney or roof vents, so don’t miss them! Insects are pesky little things that can get into your home, so take the proper precautions to keep them out.

  2. Yard Maintenance: Keeping your yard maintained is important to lower your bug infestations. Bugs, especially mosquitoes, need a water supply so getting rid of puddles of water in your yard is also a good way to stop infestations.

  3. Clean Your Home: This is pretty logical, as a home that is cleaned weekly will maintain the health of the home. A dirty home is an ideal place for insect breeding, as there will be plenty of places to hide for the bugs. In addition, keeping your eating areas/rooms to a minimum will also help keep bugs from spreading. Make sure you clean up your eating area every time after you eat, and don’t ignore those crumbs!

  4. Store Your Trash: Your bags of trash are another ideal place for insects to hide and breed. The most popular insect found in trash bags are cockroaches. Trash needs to be put in a proper container, and placed outside every night. Trash containers must also be cleaned regularly.

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Outdoor Kitchen Tips In San Diego

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An outdoor kitchen is one of the coolest things to have outside your home, especially during the summer. It’s the perfect compliment to a pool and it makes grilling manly steaks, burgers and hot dogs that much better. For those that have an outdoor kitchen already, I’ll be talking about some tips to sprucing up your outdoor kitchen.

Almost anything that can be added to an indoor kitchen can be added to an outdoor kitchen. Anything from a refrigerator, to cabinets, to grills and sinks can be added; however, there must be something done to all of these additions: they must be made waterproof! Concerning the grill, you can have one custom made or you can pick out an already-made BBQ grill for a fairly reasonable price. Throw in some skewers and you’re all set.

When you’re thinking about flooring options for an outdoor kitchen area, you need to pick an option that isn’t too slick so stay away from marble and tile floors for the outdoor kitchen area. You will also need to add storage areas and cabinet space, as well as counter top space. The most popular choices for the counter tops are either stone or brick counter tops. All the storage areas need to be waterproof so they can hold up in bad weather conditions. The best choice for storage space is stainless steel, since wood will rot. You may also purchase and overhead covering for your grill to make the grilling easier. For your sink, the best choices are stainless steel or ceramic and your home water supply can be connected to the outdoor sink or done so with a hose.

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Benefits of Mulch In San Diego

On July 4, 2012   /   Carpet Cleaning   /   Leave a comment
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Most people don’t think about mulch too much, but mulch can do wonders for your garden and front yard. There’s a variety of mulch and the different types of mulch should be used for specific garden settings. Mulch is especially crucial if you have a vegetable garden or are planning to create one. Below are several benefits of mulch, highlighting the positives of the not-so-talked-about garden asset.

  1. Mulch is a great defender. It helps plants maintain their moisture, but only if there’s the right amount of mulch added because the plants will rot if there’s too much mulch.

  2. Mulch can also protect plants and vegetables from the harmful effects of the sun because it keeps the water in the soil and slows the evaporation process.

  3. Mulch can add nutrients back into the soil, helping the growth of vegetables.

  4. Mulch will act as a barrier between the plants and the ground, reducing the risk of health dangers.

Different types of Mulch:

  • Composted mulch is great for gardens because it adds nutrients to the soil

  • Straw mulch is great because it’s light weight. This light weight keeps plants from rotting at the base.

As you are applying mulch in your garden, be sure to cover the soil so you’re unable to see any of it below. A coating of about 2-4 inches is good enough. If you’re using light mulch, use a thicker layer, and the opposite goes for heavier mulch. Mulch helps gardens in general by keeping the plants and vegetables healthy and will help your garden grow strong.

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