It is not uncommon to hear the roar of the leaf blower from spring to fall across America. However, after about the first frost, the leaf blower is commonly tucked away and rarely thought of during the winter months. But, what if you could get some use out of your leaf blower during those …
LED flood lights are commonly designed to illuminate a large area for both commercial and residential purposes. Commercially they are commonly used to provide broad light coverage to places such as parks, sporting fields, buildings, and concert venues. In a residential setting, LED flood lights typically work great for areas such as the driveway, landscaping, …
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My 10 year old grill is on its way out. I suppose it could be fixed, but the cost of parts and my labor time are just not worth it. It’s time to upgrade to one of the amazing Blackstone griddles for my next outdoor cooking station. I know a lot of people wonder the …
There are two common methods when it comes to when to shovel snow. The first method is to wait for the snow to finish and shovel it all at once. The second method is to shovel multiple times per day as the snow accumulates throughout the day. We will break down the advantages and disadvantage …
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My mom swears that mothballs keep away just about any living creature. It is funny because she used to hate how my grandma would stink up her garage with them. Now she does the same thing. Her main purpose for using mothballs is to drive off mice or rats. We will cover the effects of mothballs …
A patio umbrella is a great way to add shade to most backyards. However, can you use a patio umbrella at the beach? It may be tempting to bring a patio umbrella to the beach because of excellent source of shade it will provide for those sunny days. However, a patio umbrella is not the …
During the fall yard clean up process, many people have to make a decision about what to do with their trampoline before the harsh winter rolls around. Many people have the internal debate about whether they should store the trampoline out of the elements or just leave it outside. Let’s take a look if snow will …
While wood decks often do a good job standing up to the elements and foot traffic, they can be damaged from using a snow shovel on them to clear snow. You should try to avoid using any type of shovel on a wood deck to deter potential damage. Keep in mind that if a deck …
You may have seen bags of lime stacked next to your favorite fertilizer at your local garden center and wondered if this is something you should be using on your lawn. While lime tends be relatively inexpensive, it is not necessary for every lawn. Let’s take a look at what lime does for grass and …
I’ll be one of the first to admit that I have accidentally hit an object or two in my garage. I’m confident that many people reading this article probably have too. It is super simple to misjudge your available parking space and run into objects if you are not careful. A solution to avoid accidentally …
