Tag Archives: water
Gutter Cleaning
This is a chore that may warrant doing in the spring, not just in the fall, especially if you have evergreens, which shed needles year-round, or trees such as oaks that take a long time to drop leaves in the … Continue reading
Toilet repairs
A fill valve and flapper inside the tank let water in and out. Most toilet issues begin there. “If you hear water constantly running, you want to check your fill valve and flapper,” says David Rea, owner of Queen Anne Handyman. … Continue reading
Watering Plants During a Heat Wave?
How often should I water plants during a heat wave? The equation is simple: When it is hotter, plants need more water. Container plants may need daily or twice-daily watering in extreme heat, according to Iowa State University. Experts recommend watering plants … Continue reading
Putting Plants Around Your Air Conditioner
How do I protect my plants from the air conditioner? Air conditioners can dry out plants and soil, and are an additional reason to be vigilant with watering and misting during a heat wave. Keeping plants out of the direct … Continue reading
Beautiful Return
If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be? A body of water. I’m all emotion, so a body of water feels like the right expression of that. Probably a … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 