The idea of using cardboard and newspaper as mulch may seem odd to many people. Most often in the landscape mulch is a layer of landscape fabric with a more attractive mulch, such as wood chips or shredded bark on top. Well I have found cardboard and newspaper to be just as effective a weed...

Keeping items clean and in pristine condition should be one of the aims for any home owner. However, trying to keep outside furniture clean can be extremely tough because they face the elements every day they are outside.