Danielle McLeod 
Nothing is worse than getting set to clear freshly fallen snow only to find that your snow blower won’t fire up or properly throw the snow. Even if you regularly service your machine, at least every other year, the occasional glitch is unavoidable. At Backyard Boss, we are winter machinery authorities; we’ve tested and reviewed …
If you reside in a region that receives any real amount of snow each year, you are probably sick and tired of shoveling snow or paying someone to do it for you. That is just one of the reasons why you should consider investing in a snow blower. That said, if you own an ATV, …
Most of the Backyard Boss team happen to live in snowy areas, and last winter, we set off on a quest to find the best snow shovel for clearing driveways, sidewalks, patios, and walkways. We evaluated them based on weight, durability, how quickly they helped us get the job done, and how sore we felt …
Do you love taking care of your yard but often feel overwhelmed by the amount of work it sometimes takes? Have a large property that needs regular weeding and maintenance, or flower beds that have to be fed from time to time? A backpack sprayer is a perfect solution to making these tasks more manageable, …
Read moreBest Backpack Sprayers: How They Work & What to Buy
There is a large array of tropical houseplants you can choose from to help brighten up those dark corners and add texture and color throughout your living area. Unfortunately, most people only pick and choose from a few offered species and leave out unique options. The Crocodile Fern is one such plant, and unlike its …
Read moreCrocodile Fern Guide: Caring for a Microsorum Musifolium Plant
If you heat using wood, or simply have a fireplace or pit you like to take advantage of, you probably are already aware of how costly your firewood may get if you are buying it cut and split. Even if you have your own source of wood from which to cut from or regularly have …
Read moreBest Log Splitter: Understanding How Splitters Work
A good, dependable grill is a must-have item for backyard parties, cookouts and family fun. Charcoal grills offer versatility in cooking, impart that delicious smoky flavor, and can be an affordable choice for your outdoor fun. The best charcoal grills hold heat for slow, low-temperature cooking, can burn hot for quick high-heat cooking, and provide easy-to-use …
Read moreBest Charcoal Grills: Durable Options for Outdoor Cooking
If you love houseplants but have found yourself running low on surfaces to place them, you may want to consider going up. And when we say up, we mean hang those suckers from the ceiling. Too often we overlook our vertical space, which is a shame because you can get some great light and really …
BY HELEN LEWIS AND DANI GALLAGHER The umbrella tree is an indoor tree that looks great in most homes. Schefflera plants are known for their gorgeous foliage, resilience, and easy care. It’s no wonder that they are one of the most popular house plants. A lot of varieties fall under the Schefflera family, including umbrella …
Read moreUmbrella Tree Guide: How to Take Care of the Shefflera Plant
Garages have a tendency to become cluttered quickly. It doesn’t take long for stored items to pile up and take over any workspace you may have once had. Not only is a cluttered garage frustrating to look at, it can also become a breeding ground for unwanted critters such as mice, spiders, and insects that prefer …