In urban or suburban areas, it’s often the case that one’s yard is in view of their neighbors, and it’s often accepted as an unfortunate drawback with no easy solution. In truth, privacy is a … Read more
While it’s best to get the smallest container of insecticides that fits your needs, sometimes you end up with more than you need. Can you use the insecticide next summer? How long is the shelf … Read more
Lawns are a national obsession in the United States and Canada, but more and more, we’re realizing just what a drain these fertilizer and herbicide-treated lawns are, in both environmental costs and in our own … Read more
Trampolines are a tremendous source of exercise and endless hours of fun. It is hard to find a child, or adult, that has not used a trampoline at one point or other and had a … Read more
Whether you are installing a new fence or simply have a wooden stake that you’d like to keep in the ground year-round, preventing your wood from rotting can be a difficult task. So, how can … Read more
Using wood outdoors can be great, but sometimes it needs a bit of coverage to really look best and last longer. Untreated wood doesn’t last long at all in the outdoors and using exterior paint … Read more
So, you’ve officially ordered your first wood-burning fire pit and are already looking forward to enjoying evenings by the fire, but have you considered how you’re going to protect your deck? The truth of the … Read more
When you invest in a pond and fish that you love, you want to protect them. You want to protect your finned friends from any harm and ensure they have a pleasant environment. As such, … Read more
Walking on your deck in your bare feet. It seems like such a simple thing — until you step out onto your composite deck on a hot day and your soles burn on contact. How … Read more
It’s really hard to enjoy your new deck when you’re constantly slipping around or worried about someone breaking a hip. While composite is low-maintenance, it also comes with a reputation for being really slippery. Is … Read more