Stones Tips For Home and Garden

When your pavers are laid with gaps between them, you might find that grass decides to crop up every now and then. Not only does this detract from the appearance of your patio or pathway, it can attract bugs and other creatures who like to nibble on it. Pulling the grass out is only a temporary fix, as you need to kill the roots; these tips are sure to help you do just that. Fill a spray bottle with some white vinegar and use it to generously coat the grass between your natural stone pavers. If you do this when the sun is shining directly onto the pavers, you will see the grass start to shrivel instantly.   Pour some bleach into the gaps between your pavers or fill a spray bottle with the chemical and use it generously. Just watch that the bleach doesn’t run off and kill other plants that you have growing nearby.   Mix together a chemical weed and grass killer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Then, spray the solution directly onto the grass between th...

When granite is used as a bench top material in the kitchen it can sustain serious burn marks if hot pots are left on the surface, and when used as a vanity top in the bathroom a curling iron that has been left on can have a similar effect. If you have been unfortunate enough to notice burn marks on the surface of your granite, you will probably be interested in how you can go about removing them. Step 1: Wet the area of the granite that has sustained the burn mark using some clean, cold water. Then, using a very fine grade of sandpaper, begin sanding the mark off. Make sure that you use a gentle, circular motion to avoid causing further damage. Step 2: Wipe the area down with a soft, damp cloth to remove any debris. Then, using an even finer grade of sandpaper, continue to sand the granite. Again, be sure to only use a gentle, circular motion. Step 3: Rinse the area with cold water and dry thoroughly with a clean cloth. If you are satisfied that the burn mark has been rem...