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How to Set Up Rain Barrels

Rain barrels have many benefits. They are Eco friendly by saving water. Saved water can be used for plants, gardens, or lawns. And when municipal water sources are talking about droughts, rain barrels will help with the water supply. And they will help save on bills by reducing the amount of water used for daily usage. Rain barrels also help with storm water management by diverting water that could potentially run off the property and flood the local storm water drains, and also help with preventing erosion. Read on to see how you can set up your own rain barrels.

We usually have a lot of parties or gatherings here at the house.  Most of the events or gatherings usually start in the early afternoon and more and more people come as the time continues.  The sun sets and the backyard gets darker, but the party continues.  It’s time to switch on the lights.  Backyards

Nanoleaf Canvas is the Lightshow for the Living Room

What is the Nanoleaf Canvas? The Nanoleaf Canvas is a modular smart RBG light panel that connects to make patterns as creative as your imagination.  If you have a bare wall that’s in need of decorating and want something that is entertaining and functional, this is the piece to get.  This is definitely be eye catching,

It’s Summer! Time for Backyard Movie Nights!

Outside it’s nice and warm, and a small slight breeze.  Kids are out of school and weekends are great for coming together with the family and spend time together.  Kids are running around, and the adults are having their cocktail.  The sun is starting to set and it’s time to break out the equipment and

Abode Home Security Review

Abode is a DIY security system which can be self-monitored, or professionally monitored.  With self monitoring, the system has integration with Google, Alexa, and Homekit, but with as little as $6/month Abode can be integrated into other home automation systems such as Home Assistant.  The real value comes in when going to the Pro monitoring.

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