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What Temperature Will a Garden Hose Freeze?

March 7, 2023May 27, 2022 by Jamie
What Temperature Will a Garden Hose Freeze

A bitter cold winter can wreak havoc on the pipes in your house. Your garden hose can be just as fallible.  Wondering what temperature will a garden hose freeze up? Our guide answers all the … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Winter

Is Finishing Wax Flammable? (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023May 27, 2022 by Jamie
flammable finishing wax

Finishing wax is used to protect wooden surfaces and give them a nice aesthetic. It is a softer finish that is usually used on interior furniture or other applications where a hard clear coat is … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips

7 Tips to Help Fireproof Your Deck

March 7, 2023May 27, 2022 by Jamie
Fireproof Your Deck

Wood is the most common material for decking because it looks great, it can be treated to withstand the weather, and it’s relatively affordable. But, there is a downside because wood is a flammable material. … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Decks, Exterior Wood, Lawn & Garden

Is Linseed Oil Flammable? (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023May 27, 2022 by Jamie
Is Linseed Oil Flammable

Linseed oil is an excellent wood finish that protects it and brings out the natural beauty of the wood. It’s often used on furniture and hardwood floors and it works brilliantly. But did you know … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Paint & Sealers

Is Tung Oil Flammable? (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023May 27, 2022 by Jamie
Is Tung Oil Flammable

Tung oil is a great wood finish that protects and revitalizes it, but many people are confused about whether it is a fire hazard or not. Other oil-based finishes, like linseed oil can be very … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Wood

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

March 7, 2023May 27, 2022 by Jamie
St Augustine Vs Zoysia

Choosing the right grass for your needs will save you a lot of time and trouble in the long run, especially when you need to pay a lot for plugs or sod to even get … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Grass Guides, Lawn Care

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

March 7, 2023May 21, 2022 by Jamie
St Augustine Vs Fescue

If you’re looking for a grass that will do well on that shady side of your Zone 9 yard, you may be considering St Augustine or Fescue for the job. While St Augustine has been … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

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

March 7, 2023May 21, 2022 by Jamie
Buffalo Grass Vs St Augustine

While Buffalo Grass is often confused with St Augustine, they’re very different grasses. As one of the few native North American grasses, Buffalo Grass is becoming more popular as a turfgrass, as it’s uniquely suited … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Grass Guides, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care

10 Best Outdoor Bedding Ideas for Dogs in 2024

March 3, 2024May 21, 2022 by Jamie
Best Outdoor Bedding Ideas for Dogs

Keeping your dog warm and comfortable throughout the colder months of the year is absolutely essential for anybody with one of these furry companions. Even if you don’t have or want to build a dog … Read more

Categories Lawn & Garden

10 Best Garden Hose Splitters in 2024

March 3, 2024May 21, 2022 by Jamie
Garden Hose Splitters

A garden hose splitter is an effective and simple contraption that allows you to create separate water flows that stem from the same water source. It allows the user to have more options for their … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Buyers Guide, Gardening
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