Danielle McLeod 
Homeownership doesn’t end with the payments on your house. It also includes a regular maintenance schedule that requires diligence and cares all season long. One of the most important, and often overlooked, tasks is gutter cleaning. Gutters are designed to catch rain runoff and direct it to the sides of your buildings to avoid cement …
If you are the proud owner of a lush, green lawn, then you know the importance of your watering schedule through the growing season. Unfortunately, in many places, watering your lawn can become an expensive, or even restricted, practice as the season progresses. However, you can take matters into your own hands if you have …
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Wood chippers are an excellent addition to your machinery collection of landscape maintenance. When you have regular woody brush and hedge trimming, tree pruning, and forest cleanup to take care of, having your own chipper can make your life so much easier. Investing in one is also many times cheaper than the regular rental of …
If you own any pneumatically powered tools, then you know the importance of a dependable, and portable, air compressor. This is particularly true for use with a nail gun, as nail guns may be offered as both electric and air-pressure powered, those looking for constant power often choose from the more varied pneumatic model options. …
Read moreBest Air Compressor for Nail Guns: Portable, Working Power
If you like to take on your own home and yard repair, you most likely already have a good selection of tools to help you get various jobs done. One handy product to have as part of your power arsenal is a chainsaw. Whether you have one already or not, once you begin using them …
Read moreBest 16” Chainsaw: Compact Power for Home and Business
If you love having a garden, but struggle to find time or energy for all the planning, digging, tilling, weeding, and regular maintenance through the growing season- you may find yourself neglecting the experience altogether. I honestly wish I had heard of this lasagna method of gardening years ago as it probably would have made …
Read moreLasagna Gardening: A Guide to a Budget Saving, Easy Process
A chainsaw sharpener of some kind is a necessary tool to have handy for the general maintenance of your chainsaw. Chains wear down easily with use, and with regular attention can ensure you have clean, effortless cuts each and every time you use your saw. This care also helps keep your engine from having to …
Read moreBest Chainsaw Sharpener Reviews: Stay Safe with Smooth Cuts
Winter weather dictates that you be prepared for the worst of what Mother Nature can throw at you. If you live in a climate that receives regular snowfall, then you probably have plans to keep your driveways and walkways clear of snow and ice. Dependable, efficient snow blowers can help you get this job done …
Read moreBriggs and Stratton Snow Blower Reviews: Winter Warriors You Can Depend On
Bonsai refers to the careful cultivation of certain types of plants, mostly trees, to keep them growing in a more compact, dwarfed form. These are popular to add interest to landscape design, provide a larger variety of choices in small yards that may not usually be available, and work well for indoor plantings. Colorful, textured …
Read morePink Bonsai Trees: 43 Colorful Choices for Landscape Variety
Four years ago I planted a little grapevine because one day, and that’s a big one day, I want to try my hand at homemade wine. Last summer my vine was finally large enough and had the proper growth to support my first harvest. Despite the seeds, we spent the late summer picking off grapes …