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9 Cheap Christmas Light Yard Ideas When on a Budget

January 2, 2026 by Jamie
Cheap Christmas Light Yard Ideas When on a Budget

While the stores are literally lighting up over the Christmas season with more flashing lights than you’ll ever need, you’ll be better off with these cheap Christmas light yard ideas when on a budget. While … Read more

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8 Clever Ways to Keep Flies Away from Your Patio and Yard

January 2, 2026 by Jamie
Clever Ways to Keep Flies Away from Your Patio and Yard

Can you think of anything that ruins an outdoor experience faster than a bunch of flies buzzing around? They take the relaxation out of social gatherings and replace it with pure frustration. Especially during the … Read more

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9 Best Shrubs to Block Wind in Your Backyard

January 2, 2026 by Jamie
Best Shrubs to Block Wind in Your Backyard

The most beautiful outdoor spaces can get uncomfortable when the wind rocks up to join the party. And it always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times. Harsh wind damages delicate plants, rearranges your … Read more

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14 Xeriscape Landscaping Ideas for Low-Maintenance Yards

January 2, 2026 by Jamie

Did you know that you can prioritize conservation without sacrificing beauty? Xeriscaping is designed to reduce the need for supplemental water, while it saves you money and cuts down on mowing, fertilizing, and other not-so-fun … Read more

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5 Easy Roof Light Ideas for Christmas

January 2, 2026 by Jamie
Easy Roof Light Ideas for Christmas

Small cottage, large mansion, or something in between. Any abode can do with roof lighting because it’s one of the easiest ways to bring instant holiday cheer to your living space. You can choose to … Read more

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9 Fast-Growing Shrubs Great for Privacy

January 2, 2026 by Jamie
Fast Growing Shrubs Great for Privacy

Shrubs are exceptional at creating privacy, but some varieties take a bit too long to get to the point where they make a difference. Sometimes the 6th set of neighbors will move in and your … Read more

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10 Winter Landscaping Ideas

January 2, 2026 by Jamie

You don’t have to hide your gardening gloves at the back of your entryway closet or in your shed when winter comes along. Instead of the end of an attractive landscape, think of it as … Read more

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10 Garden Shed Ideas That Combine Style and Storage

January 2, 2026 by Jamie
Garden Shed Ideas That Combine Style and Storage

Tools, gardening equipment, pet supplies, overpouring household clutter… Your garden shed can be much more than a place to store all of these items. With these garden shed ideas that combine style and storage you … Read more

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12 Above Ground Pool Landscaping Ideas on a Budget

October 3, 2025 by Jamie

Sometimes the costs of an in-ground pool installation are simply too high. And if you’re renting, it’s ludicrous to spend all of that money just to move and leave it behind in the future. While … Read more

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8 Terraced Landscaping Ideas for Slopes That Work

October 3, 2025 by Jamie

With problems like erosion, poor water drainage, and limited usable space, sloped yards are notoriously difficult to manage. In most cases, it’s wasted and unused space because it can be challenging to find something that … Read more

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