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7 Easy Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Garbage Cans from Smelling

March 7, 2023January 23, 2022 by Jamie
keep outdoor garbage cans from smelling

Have you ever passed by a dirty garbage can that smelled like rotten food? Are there flies or maggots around your trash and you’re not sure why that’s happening? I’ll show you how to keep … Read more

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Wet Rot Vs Dry Rot | What’s the Difference?

March 7, 2023January 17, 2022 by Jamie

When it comes to working with rotting wood, it’s a good idea to understand the different types of rot and just what they might mean for your wood. Wet rot and dry rot are very … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Exterior Wood

How to Address Neighbor’s Leaves Falling in Your Yard

March 7, 2023January 17, 2022 by Jamie
Falling leaves in the yard

Have you ever spent the entire Saturday raking leaves from a yard when you don’t even have any trees? Neighbors’ leaves in my yard are quite a common problem that not everyone knows how to … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Bocce Ball Court?

March 7, 2023January 6, 2022 by Jamie
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Building a backyard bocce ball court can be the dream of many homeowners. Having the option for so much backyard entertainment can be a huge plus, especially if it doesn’t cost very much! So, how … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden

9 Easy Ways to Get Free Rocks for Your Garden

April 2, 2023January 5, 2022 by Jamie
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Imagine going down the street and spotting some rocks on the curb. You pick them up to use them in your garden, but it turns out, that was illegal. To avoid such situations, I’m going … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden

Can I Drain My Saltwater Pool on My Lawn?

March 7, 2023January 5, 2022 by Jamie
draining pool water on lawn

As most pool owners know, the water needs to be drained when structural pool maintenance is required or with transitions through the seasons, such as the winterizing process. It is a necessary practice and it … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn Care

Filling a Pool with a Water Truck (All You Need to Know)

March 7, 2023December 30, 2021 by Jamie
pool filling with a water truck

Whether you have just installed your new swimming pool, or you had it drained for maintenance and now it needs to be refilled, there are a few options when it comes to filling your pool. … Read more

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How Does an Outdoor Wood Furnace Work?

March 7, 2023December 30, 2021 by Jamie
outdoor wood furnace

If you have ever looked at your home heating bill and wished there was a way around it or you are looking to move away from dependence on the fossil fuel industry, outdoor wood furnaces … Read more

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Can You Burn Grass Clippings in Your Yard?

March 7, 2023December 30, 2021 by Jamie
Burning grass clippings in the yard

Millions of people have an excess of grass clippings in their yards after cutting and mowing and just general maintenance. Many people wonder if they can burn their grass clippings as a way to dispose … Read more

Categories Backyard Tips, Lawn & Garden

Can You Burn Leaves in Your Yard?

March 7, 2023December 30, 2021 by Jamie
Burning leaves in the yard

It can be annoying when your yard is filled with fallen leaves. You may want to get rid of them in the fastest way possible. Some people think that burning leaves is the best course … Read more

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