Yards & Grounds
OUTDOOR PLAYSETS: Tips & Plans for Building Your Own
Published on June 24th, 2022
In the Toronto, Canada suburb where I grew up in the 1970s, almost none of my friends had their own outdoor playset in...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
BACKYARD CHICKEN HOUSE: Download Free Building Plans
Updated on May 6th, 2022
Want plans for building the portable chicken house you see below You'll find a download link further along in the...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK BUILDING & DECK FINISHING: Learn How to Do So ...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
If you're planning to build a new backyard deck this year (or refurbish an old one with a good frame but rotted top),...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
6 Tips on How to Keep Your Concrete Driveway Maintained
Published on March 10th, 2022
A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good If you've got a...Continue Reading
Yards & Grounds
Non-Spray Way To Stop Bugs From Biting
Updated on April 9th, 2022
My earliest memories of mosquitos, black flies and biting insects goes back to May 1970 and my first trip to a...Continue Reading
Article
BUYING A RIDING LAWN MOWER: Here’s What You Need t...
Updated on June 4th, 2021
Riding lawn mowers can help make your life easier and your lawn beautiful, but there is a lot to consider before you...Continue Reading
Workshop
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw With An Electric Sharpener
Updated on September 18th, 2021
After 25 years of sharpening chainsaws with a file by hand, I don’t do much of it any more Not since I discovered how...Continue Reading
Article
Swimming Lessons, Swimming Pools & Pool Envy
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I love swimming, and the fact that I've never owned a pool is one reason I'm susceptible to swimming pool envy My first...Continue Reading
Article
TOOL TEST : Cordless Yard Tools Good as Gas
Updated on June 24th, 2021
Cordless electric yard tools that perform as well as the best gas-powered models is something that's never happened...Continue Reading
Article
Understanding the Basics of Lawn and Garden Fertilizers
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Growing Green Some things in life are as simple as they look, but fertilizing your lawn and garden properly isn’t...Continue Reading