Home Maintenance for the Home Owner
Welcome to our library of educational and entertaining content for your the homeowner crafted and curated by Paint Covered Overalls and our dedicated group of local professional contributors. Please do not take on any task you are unsure of and always keep yourself safe!
Cucumber beetles are a common pest that can cause significant damage to cucumber plants. These pests can reduce yield, stunt growth, and spread plant diseases. However, there are several methods that gardeners can use to get rid of them and prevent them from causing further damage to their plants. Identification and Behavior of Cucumber Beetles…
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Durham, North Carolina, is home to a wide variety of parks and green spaces, each with their unique facilities and amenities. Whether you’re looking for…
Continue Reading Explore Durham’s Parks: A Guide to the Best Green Spaces
Cleaning your toilet may not be the most glamorous task, but it is a necessary one to maintain a clean and hygienic home. In this…
Not every plant comes from a seed. And, some things that have seeds give you terrible harvests if you start out with the seed. Seeds…
Continue Reading Seeds, Bulbs, Tubers, Cuttings, and Rhizomes
Garlic is an essential ingredient in many dishes, and growing it in your garden is a fun and rewarding experience. Durham, North Carolina, is an…
Durham is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7B. That means that the average annual minimum temperature is between 5 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant…
Grout is the material that fills the spaces between tiles, and over time it can become dirty, stained, and discolored. And since it covers such…
When it comes to HVAC systems, ducts are one of the most important components. They are responsible for distributing heated or cooled air throughout a…
Pipes are an essential part of any home’s plumbing system, carrying water and waste throughout the house. However, not all of these are created equal,…
