Genovese basil is the most commonly grown variety of basil, especially in North America. It is a staple in Italian cooking, and it has a slightly sweet, and very fragrant classic basil flavor. It is known for its signature shiny leaves and typically grows up to 24 inches in height.

If your house has gutters, then you must remember they must be cleaned periodically. Failure to keep your gutters clean can result in some very costly repairs. Not only can your gutters get weighed down and break, but your entire roof can suffer.

You are allowed to grow vegetables in an apartment unless your lease says otherwise. It’s rare for a landlord to specify that you can’t grow plants in an apartment. However, you should check your lease agreement to make sure before you start to grow vegetables. 

The last thing you want is to come back from vacation and find a refrigerator full of expired food. It’s a great idea to look through your refrigerator and check the expiration dates on your perishable food. Eat your food that’s about to expire or simply throw it away.

Everything from the chemicals you use to the size of your pool affects how much you must spend on its maintenance. Many factors affect your monthly pool budget, such as:

Moving insurance is a worthy investment, as you must trust strangers to handle your belongings. Luckily, moving companies provide complementary insurance that covers a small portion of your items’ value. However, many people are wonder whether or not premium insurance is worth it.

You cannot save a tree if it is dead, but you can save a tree if it's dying. That said, a tree is beyond saving if the roots are completely mushy and destroyed. Some people replant dead plants in fresh soil and have success saving them.

It’s no secret that pets can’t take care of themselves, and that poses some challenges. For example, dogs need to be taken outside several times throughout the day. This is hard to accommodate if everybody in your household works full-time or goes to school.

During the fall, winter, and early spring are the best times of the year to move. That is the “off-season” for moving companies, as fewer people schedule professional movers during this time. This is one of the best ways to save money on movers. 

Cardboard is one recyclable item that can take up a lot of space in your recycle bin if you let it. Nowadays, people shop online more than ever. Online shopping is very convenient, but it usually involves a lot of cardboard boxes that you wouldn't regularly bring into your home.

One great reason to plant lemongrass is that it is a fairly low-maintenance herb to grow in your garden. As long as you have a sunny area with well-draining soil, then your lemongrass should thrive.

One of the best ways to soothe the unbearable allergic reaction associated with poison ivy is to apply calamine lotion. This lotion is derived from the calamine mineral. It is pink in color and is one of the most popular lotions to treat itching associated with ailments like chicken pox, mosquito bites, and even sunburn.

Generally speaking, you should perform a complete defrost of your freezer at least once per year. This will ensure that any ice buildup along the walls and near important hardware melts away. It ensures your freezer isn’t filled with ice, and it will help ensure it isn’t working harder (or using more electricity) than necessary.

One of the easiest ways that anyone can try to remove dirt from underneath fingernails involves warm water and time. After gardening, prepare a large bowl, or plug your sink, and add warm or hot water, whatever is more comfortable for you. 

One of the most deadly reptiles in America is the rattlesnake. This snake is known for its shaking tail that makes a loud, rattling sound. The snake often makes this sound when an animal (or human) gets too close for its comfort.

The first thing you need to look for when shopping for an outdoor rug, or any rug for that matter, is the quality of the construction. It can be easy to gravitate toward beautiful colors, designs, and materials, but craftsmanship is key.