Often simpler to update, living room renovations cost an average of $2201 and dining rooms $1938, compared to $974 for a hallway, $2394 for a staircase, and $1802 for an office.
2. Test the soil's acidity. Tomatoes favor a more acidic soil with a pH of 6.2 to 6.8. Use a pH soil testing kit, available at home improvement and garden stores, to test the pH levels of the soil.
Grass grows best at a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0, and soil releases nitrogen most efficiently at a neutral pH of 7.0. Adding lime raises the pH level while adding sulfur lowers it. The amount of either item to add depends on your soil's type, the current pH level and the desired pH level.