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Can You Put Pavers, Decks, or Patios Over a Septic Tank?

March 7, 2023September 26, 2022 by Jamie
Pavers Decks and Patios Over a Septic Tank

A septic tank is a mysterious part of many people’s homes. They know its there, but they don’t understand how to take care of it, or exactly where it is. When landscaping, the placement of … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Decks, Home Exterior

How Much Snow Can a Deck Hold?

March 7, 2023September 26, 2022 by Jamie

If you live in a climate where you get snow in the winter, you are likely wondering about your deck. Should you be clearing your deck from the large amounts of snowfall? How much snow … Read more

Categories Decks, Home Exterior, Winter

St Augustine vs Centipede Grass: What’s Better For My Lawn?

March 7, 2023September 26, 2022 by Jamie
St Augustine Vs Centipede

Do you have a St Augustine lawn? Or maybe it’s Centipede? These two grasses look very similar with many of the same needs, but one is a high maintenance grass that’s good with alkaline soil, … Read more

Categories Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

How Much Weight Can a Trampoline Hold? (With 20 Examples)

March 7, 2023September 26, 2022 by Jamie
How Much Weight Can a Trampoline Hold

Trampolines can be great fun for children (even toddlers) and adults. You can even use trampolines to lose weight and become fit. To safely have fun or exercise on a trampoline, one essential thing you … Read more

Categories Lawn & Garden

Should I Pressure Wash My House Before Painting It?

March 7, 2023September 26, 2022 by Jamie
pressure wash before painting old siding

 Sometimes you need to be careful with pressure washing machines as they can easily remove old paint and debris quickly, sometimes causing serious damages. I have used pressure washers to clean driveways, vehicles, decks, and … Read more

Categories Exterior Paint & Sealers, Home Exterior

How Long After Sealing Concrete Can You Walk on It?

March 7, 2023September 26, 2022 by Jamie
How Long After Sealing Concrete Can You Walk on It?

Sealing concrete can help keep water out of your home, make the concrete easier to clean, and prevent discoloration. However, sealing a concrete surface takes it out of commission until the sealant is fully cured. … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips

11 Ways to Fill a Raised Garden Bed for Cheap

May 29, 2023September 26, 2022 by Jamie
Filled Raised Garden Bed

Raised garden beds are more efficient than gardening directly in the ground because they allow more airflow and drainage and warm faster than the ground. However, much extra prep work goes into maintaining a raised … Read more

Categories Gardening

How Long to Wait After Etching Concrete Before Painting?

March 7, 2023September 25, 2022 by Jamie
How Long to Wait After Etching Concrete Before Painting?

After etching your concrete, you might be wondering when you can begin to paint. After all – this is the exciting part. However, doing it too soon can result in peeling paint and a disappointing … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips

What Is Etching Concrete? (The Ultimate Guide)

March 7, 2023September 25, 2022 by Jamie
concrete etching

When getting ready to paint or seal concrete, you may have run across something called Etching. Concrete Etching products are placed right next to the sealants and paints, so you might have guessed they’re connected. … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips

Will a Tarp Protect Your Plants from Frost?

June 23, 2023September 25, 2022 by Janice Lundy
Will a Tarp Protect Your Plants from Frost

On cool nights in spring and fall, there is often the risk of frost. If you live in a warmer climate, you may see frost during the winter. The plants that we love to grow, … Read more

Categories Gardening, Winter
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