Home Improvement

When it comes to Updating Your Backyard, Everything Old can be New Again

It’s dispiriting to look at beat-up wood, worn-out-looking wicker and rusted metal on your outdoor furniture pieces, given how pricey it could be to replace. Luckily, we live in the era of Pinterest, DIY blogs and home improvement websites that make it easier than ever to find inspiration and project ideas to tailor to your […]

The Best Ways to Kill Ticks in Your Yard

During the long Summer season, there are few pests as worrisome as ticks. Most prevalent between April and September, these tiny terrors can latch on and spread serious diseases between hosts, endangering the health of your family and pets. Ridding your yard of them is essential. Luckily, however, they are relatively simple to kill and […]

Tips and Tricks for Successful Container Gardening

The best part of container gardening is that you can make it your own. Give it a signature twist with the plants you choose, the vessels you use, the décor you add or all of the above. Besides signing your personal autograph with your selections, planting in containers has many other advantages, too. If you […]

Add Safety Precautions to Your Yardwork Routine

In the Spring and Summer, we naturally head outdoors to start tending to our yards and gardens.  Yard work can be time-consuming, sweat-producing, muscle-aching work, so it’s natural that you’d like to cut corners where you can.  But many of these “timesavers” can end up causing serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety […]