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Horticultural Therapy

Horticultural Therapy Thomas OgrenThe idea of using gardens and plants as “tools” for therapy is growing fast these days. Makes perfect sense, too. There is a great deal of evidence that working in gardens is wonderful for our mental health. The ...

How to Install a New Toilet in 5 Easy Steps.

How to Install a New Toilet in 5 Easy Steps. If your toilet is old and in need of repairs, it is cheaper to replace it by installing a new one. This is quite easy to do and can be completed in an afternoon. However, if you plan to install a toilet in...

A Dozen Tips for Producing Low Allergy Gardens

A Dozen Tips for Producing Low-Allergy GardensÓ Thomas Leo OgrenWhat we plant often has a direct effect on our own health and the health of those near us. A pollen-producing male tree in our own yard will easily expose us to ten times more pollen t...

The Many Types of Yellow Water Lilies

The Many Types of Yellow Water Lilies Choosing water lilies for your water garden can be a difficult as there are so many colors, sizes and types to pick from. Among the many types of lilies, you are faced with color choices, here we are going to tel...

REPLACING YOUR OLD WOOD DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS

REPLACING YOUR OLD WOOD DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWSLet's say you're tired of those old wood windows, and you decide it's time to upgrade to vinyl replacement windows.You get 2 or 3 contractors to come out and give you an estimate. After they ...

Single hung aluminum window glass repair

Let's talk about repairing broken glass in an aluminum frame single hung window. If it's the lower sash pane that is broken, it must be removed from the inside. You are going to have one of three different mechanisms that hold the lower sa...