Building a First Aid Kit You Can Use at Home OR on the Job Site
There is no fully-comprehensive checklist for building a first aid kit because no one location has exactly the same set of hazards. You'll always want to be well-stocked with the basics, but...
How to Grow a Healthy Lawn :: 5 Secrets to a Beautiful Lawn
How you seed can be broken into one of three areas, and which circumstance you encounter often dictates what type of product you need. We’ll call these areas: new seeding, re-seeding (or...
How to Prepare to Install an Irrigation System
I don’t know about you, but I dream of the day when I no longer need to move my sprinkler (attached to a hose) across my lawn in order to properly water...
Connecting and Troubleshooting a Hard Wired Security System
My security system - I did finally get it hooked up, but not without its fair share of difficulties … and perhaps, if I want to share now - it is best...
Ready, Set, MOW! :: Mower Maintenance Tips from John Deere
As the days get warmer and longer, lawn care will soon be part of the weekly routine. To ensure you’re spending more time enjoying your weekend, make sure you’re taking good care...
Tips for Designing a Backyard Pond :: Building a Luxury Landscape
When designing a backyard pond your goal should be to create a pond that looks like it has always existed in the landscape; incorporating natural, flowing lines with a variety of rock...
Caulking Wood Siding at a Brick Chimney :: DAP 3.0 Review
DAP 3.0 is paintable in 30 minutes which helps complete the job faster and saves time. In addition, DAP 3.0™ is 100% waterproof and is water resistant in 30 minutes which reduces...
The Basic Elements of a Monthly Home Maintenance Plan
Home maintenance is often overlook aspect of owning a home. A good place to start is with the monthly maintenance tasks. They are typically easier DIY type projects and take up minimal...
Helpful Hints for Choosing the Best Exterior Paint Colors
One difficult exterior renovation decision that many homeowners face is what color to paint the outside of the house. After all, it’s not something you do very often, and no one wants...
What to Paint the Ceiling? The 5th Wall :: Looking Up & Looking Back
What are the prevailing trends with ceiling paint? This vid from friends AK Renovations cites the continuing trend of painting ceilings not white, but rather a shade just lighter than that used...
Common Code Requirements For Decks :: Posts, Footers, Stairs + Common Violations
Many homeowners dream of having a deck, and every home should be entitled to have one, right? Well, it depends on where you live. Each city in the U.S. has requirements about...
Overview of Garage Door Materials :: A Look at Wood, Steel, Fiberglass and More
Finding the perfect garage door is all about selecting the best material and style to suit your needs and the aesthetic of your home. There is a variety of garage door materials,...