I’m embarrassed to show you what my garden hose looked like after leaving it outside, in the elements, continuously, over about a 3 year period. Not only was it left outdoors, but it was lying on the ground in various locations – in the garden bed, in the grass. So after the 3 years it […]
We all have our lists of DIY projects that we would love to build. No matter if your projects are small or large we all need the right tools to get the job done. If you are a beginner, you may be curious as to what kinds of tools would be good to start off […]
It’s probably safe to say that most people realize that the one element that can be the most damaging to a house is water. From the top of the roof to the foundation, the exterior building materials that your house is constructed with are designed and install in a manner to protect it from water […]
We were recently asked by a homeowner how to finish the edge of an asphalt driveway. If you are repairing part of your asphalt pavement and the repair involves the edge of the pavement, there is a correct way to finish the edge to help keep it structurally strong and durable. Unlike concrete, where forms […]
Do you know how to turn a shrub into a small multi-stemmed ‘tree’? Here’s a technique that many homeowners will find useful for certain shrubs that have gotten too big and outgrown their space. This just so happens to be the case with a Northern Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica) in my yard. It was probably […]
Pocket holes are used to join two pieces of wood together without having the screws visible. Many times furniture is made using pocket hole connections on the underside to give a more finished and refined appearance. It is very easy to create a pocket hole, using a pocket hole jig. A great brand for […]
There is an easy and safe way to clean your outdoor pavers. A natural cleaning solution of ultra concentrated oxygen bleach and water can be applied with a deck brush for an easy, safe way to restore the beauty to your brick and concrete pavers, and other natural stone hard surfaces. Outdoors, it seems like […]
Just because you have a relatively new deck, and you are confident that it was built by a competent contractor, doesn’t mean that it does not need to be regularly inspected for safety. And older decks especially are prime candidates for more frequent safety inspections. Preserving and maintaining your deck involves more than simply cleaning […]
Using the term ‘high definition’, is a great way to describe the classic look of the homes of the past, along with their outdoor spaces and yards. You could find a great deal of exterior architectural features and detailing around every corner. These classic features and intricate details gave these homes an abundance of visual […]
Spring and summer are just around the corner. Many homeowners are looking forward to some mild temperatures to be able to get started on some springtime yard cleanup. It’s amazing what accumulates in the yard over the winter. If your to-do list for the yard includes pruning small tree branches, dead wooding, or cutting up […]
