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From the Slinky to the Shop-Vac: DIY ways to keep your gutter clean

- October 22, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) -

With heavy rain and wind blowing into town, Portlanders prepared for the storm by protecting their homes.

It's the household chore that most people hate to do: cleaning out your gutters; but, the longer you wait, the harder it gets.

While some people hire landscapers this time of year, the cost can be too much for some. There are a couple of DIY ways to make it that much easier on you.

A quick check of Pinterest and YouTube brought up dozens of options, but some of the top ways to clean out the gutters may include things you might already have in your garage.

Option 1: The leaf blower with PVC piping

One suggested way was to use a leaf blower and attach some PVC piping to it.

The piping itself extends directly to the gutters, but the downside is that the debris and muck blows around on to the ground.

Option 2: Shop-Vac and gutter clean-up kit

Another DIY way to clean out the gutters uses a similar method, only it incorporates a Shop-Vac and a gutter clean-up kit that you can pick up from a hardware store for around $20.

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EasyTurf One Week from Unveiling Water-friendliest Turf at Long Beach Landscape Expo

- October 22, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) October 22, 2014

EasyTurf is scheduled to showcase their industry leading synthetic turf at the 2014 Long Beach Landscape Expo in Long Beach, Calif. Oct. 29, 30.

EasyTurf will unveil a booth that showcases the intricate energy saving and water conscious systems associated with their fastest growing artificial grass applications, pet, rooftop, playground and commercial landscapes. The EasyTurf artificial grass system can be largely engineered with recycled products, adding to the environmentally friendly nature of synthetic turf. EasyTurf will join other award-winning landscape professionals, the newest landscape products/equipment and educational seminars by some of the most respected experts in their fields at the Long Beach Arena.

EasyTurf has been an innovator of synthetic grass landscaping and has taken a leading role in educating consumers of our many benefits, said Dave Hartman, EasyTurf President. Were excited to join the Landscape Expo and show homeowners how we can improve their homes and quality of life.

The California drought will prompt many home and business owners to consider artificial turf for their future landscaping needs.

When natural grass is a part of landscape irrigation costs, 60 percent of those costs go to watering sod - not only is the water conserved [when artificial grass is installed] but so is the energy that would be used to get that 60 percent of irrigation from point a to point b, said Jackie Luper, EasyTurf Vice President, Marketing

EasyTurf uses a proprietary 100 percent permeable artificial grass surface backing, MaxxFlow, for unmatched drainage capabilities. Unlike a grass lawn, rain will not turn your EasyTurf surface into a mud pit. Natural grass lawns require regular maintenance, tremendous amounts of water, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer and time. EasyTurfs durability is also unmatched.

EasyTurfs superior synthetic grass products are matched by a dedication to exceptional craftsmanship and customer service, Hartman said. Our commitment to excellence continues to attract homeowners and commercial businesses searching for functional, aesthetic improvements.

World renowned dog whisperer, Cesar Millan recently introduced EasyTurf artificial grass as his turf-of-choice for pet owners. Millan says drainage was critical in his decision to partner with EasyTurf on the 10,000 sq. ft. installation of artificial grass at his Dog Psychology Center in Santa Clarita, Calif.

We have a lot of land to cover, so its important to me that our landscaping is easy to care for, safe for our pack and has proper drainage, said Millan. Not only does Easy Turf look just like natural grass, it helps to eliminate common lawn problems associated with pets like brown spots from urine, tracked in mud, grass clippings and it can even deter your dog from digging holes.

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Wickford market opens up its latest phase

- October 22, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

WICKFORD has been given a new lease of life as shoppers flock to sample its revamped market.

Phil Turner, leader of Basildon Council, met with traders at the newly-created Market Lane and re-paved High Street, at the weekend, to open the latest phase of the market.

Residents and visitors can now pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, jewellery, flowers, plants and gifts. Vickys Cafe and Jac in a Box hairdressers are also thriving since opening in permanent kiosks.

The move from the old location, behind the present site, is being made in stages, but nearly 30 stallholders will soon be displaying toys, pet supplies, shoes, bags and clothes from brightly-coloured gazebos.

Vicky Patmore, who runs Vickys Cafe, said: I might have had more room in the old market, but its a lot more pleasant working in the new kiosk.

My regular customers have stuck with me and Im getting more passing trade.

The remaining stalls are set to be in place within the next fewweeks.

Mr Turner said the 700,000 High Street revamp is just the start of major changes to come for Wickford.

He said: We can clearly see the new direction the market is taking now. It looks fantastic, and its going to get even better.

We have spent ten years getting this together for Wickford, and everything is finally coming together.

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