Nighttime garden illumination is an excellent way to bring a bit of ambiance to your landscape as evening falls. It also helps provide the light needed to enjoy your yard as it begins to darken, providing you with a relaxing glow by which to toast a few drinks, or simply wait for the stars to …
One of my earliest memories in life was a survival training camp trip into the state forest of Michigan when I was only four years old. We built our own lean-tos, purified our own water, and prepared our meals over a small canister cooking stove. I’ve been prepared for almost any emergency ever since. Because …
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The Autumnal Equinox has come and gone, and no matter how warm it may still be where you live (it’s been in the 90’s here in Southeastern NM!)- thoughts are turning to the one night you where you can be anything you want and people give you candy for it. I have fond remembrances of …
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When it comes to decorating for the holidays, there are hundreds of styles you can choose from. If a rustic decor is your style, you’re in luck. We love the natural look for our holiday decorations, and we’ve compiled a list of our favorite natural Christmas decoration ideas. Take a look at our top choices …
Read more26 Festive Natural Christmas Decoration Ideas to Find, DIY & Buy
So you just finished a long session with your log splitter and now your wood needs to properly dry before you can burn it. You can either build your own firewood shed with the right plans or, if you’d rather save that time, you can buy a whole shed in a DIY kit. We have …
If you’re looking to be the cool house this winter, building a backyard ice rink is a fantastic way to solidify your home as the neighborhood hangout. Whether you have a burning passion for hockey or want to make the harsh winters more enjoyable, we’ve got you covered. Building a small backyard skating rink is …
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Tires are a way of life. We pay for new ones as our old ones wear out, and we pay to have them disposed of. To me, it often feels like a never-ending rotation of cost. Plus, knowing that my worn out tires are probably making their way to a landfill doesn’t make the situation …
You don’t need a huge backyard to enjoy the benefits of a clear, refreshing pool! You can pretty much fit any sized pool in your backyard, you just need to prepare and adjust for size and space. Although you may immediately go to a huge, sparkling pool in your mind, in reality, you can get …
Tired of lugging your kids all the way to the playground just so they can play for a while? Think about all of that unused space just sitting there in your back or front yard. In fact, you wouldn’t really need much space at all to set up a playset for the little guys. You’ll …
Read moreUltimate Play Time: 36 Outside-of-the-Box Backyard Play Sets
Gardeners around the world have been honing their crafts for decades. Turning bushes and hedges into awesome sculptures have been something practiced by people since the ancient Roman times, believe it or not. But today, it’s for the front yards of mansions, botanical gardens, and sports. No joke. There are actually hedge carving competitions around …
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