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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 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

10 Best Outdoor Faucet Locks in 2024

March 3, 2024May 21, 2022 by Jamie
Outdoor Faucet Locks

Have you fallen prey to the all-too-common obstacle of water theft? Looking for the best outdoor faucet lock? Our guide of 10 different faucet locks provides you with all the help you need on your … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Buyers Guide

PVC Vs Composite Decking | What’s the Difference?

March 7, 2023May 18, 2022 by Jamie
PVC Vs Composite Decking

PVC and composite decking are both popular alternatives to natural wood. They are a lot more durable and they don’t require as much maintenance when compared to real wood decking. They have many similarities but … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Wood

How to Mount a TV Outside on Siding (Step-by-Step)

April 18, 2023May 18, 2022 by Jamie
Mount a TV Outside on Siding

Have you ever thought about mounting a TV outside on siding? This is a great option if you want to enjoy the best entertainment and the amazing summer weather at the same time. But you … Read more

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How to Make an Outdoor Sign Waterproof? (Full Guide)

March 7, 2023May 18, 2022 by Jamie
How to Make an Outdoor Sign Waterproof

Wooden signs might look great, but they are more prone to weather damage than other materials. In the winter, rain water will soak into the wood and cause rot unless you protect it. The good … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Paint & Sealers, Exterior Wood

Can You Chalk Paint an Exterior Door? (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023May 18, 2022 by Jamie
Can You Chalk Paint an Exterior Door

Chalk paint is a great decorative wood paint that usually doesn’t require any prep work. You can paint straight over existing finishes as long as they are clean, and at the most, you only need … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Wood

6 Best PVC Decking Brands in 2024

March 3, 2024May 18, 2022 by Jamie
pvc decking brands

PVC decking is becoming more popular and a lot of companies have started manufacturing their own products in the last few years. This list will take you through some of the best ones available right … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Buyers Guide, Composite Decking, Decks, Exterior Wood
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