Rob's Home and Garden Blog

  • Two tips for homeowners who are new to flower arranging

    6 October 2022

    If you're new to flower arranging and would like to start adding some flower arrangements to your home, here are some tips to follow. Avoid using glass vases until your flower arranging skills have improved Even though flower arrangements can look beautiful in glass vases, it's best to avoid using these and instead use vases made of opaque materials like ceramic, until your confidence in your flower-arranging skills has grown. The reason for this is that in order for a flower arrangement in a transparent glass vase to look good and make your home more beautiful, the visible stems that are in the vase's water must be arranged just as neatly and artfully as the blooms that they're connected to.

  • Why Vertical Window Blinds Are Ideal When You Have Pets

    23 May 2022

    If you are a pet owner who is looking for new blinds for your windows, you shouldn't just purchase the same miniblinds or other horizontal blinds that you have bought in the past. The whole reason why you might be looking to purchase new blinds right now could be because your existing blinds weren't really a good fit for your pet-friendly household. Vertical window blinds are often the better choice for pet owners, even though many people don't know that fact or ever purchase this type of blind.

  • Options when building a Patio in your Yard

    8 March 2022

    You may be planning to construct a patio in your yard, a relaxing and comfortable outside space. Here are some options you'll face during the project. A patio builder can help you refine your decisions. Placement One of the first things to decide with your new patio is where to place it. You could build it beside your home, connecting your indoor and outdoor living spaces. Some kitchens include a servery window that opens to the patio, so it's easy to entertain and dine alfresco.