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 …
Terrariums are super cute, especially if given as a gift. Terrariums are essentially little (typically glass) vases or bubbles that are filled with decorative nature scenes such as gardens, mountains or even the more Zen tea garden. Terrariums are most commonly used with plastic plants, but real plants can also be put in their place …
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During winter seasons, words that have been repressed into the back of your memory are being thrown around again, like snowfalls, blizzard warnings, freezing rain, and wind chill. These words invoke an automatic shiver that runs throughout the bones of the body. There is also a dark side to winter that usually refers to shorter …
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We’ve all seen the heart-warming ads where children and dogs jump into this huge pile of leaves and they almost make it seems like leaf-raking is the ultimate way to spend time with the family, enjoy fall, find pleasure in the small things and so on and so forth (and what have you). The truth …
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Kids and adults alike love this time of year as they roll into the holiday season and look forward to the cheer it brings to family and friends. It’s never too early to begin planning your Christmas decor, especially if you are a DIY enthusiast. Most craft stores are already well stocked in the fall …
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You don’t want to get stuck during the winter with a snowblower that isn’t doing what it should. Prior to winter, it makes sense to haul out your winter tools and check whether or not they are working properly. But even the best intentions can get caught up in other responsibilities, and before you know …
Homemade DIY gardening projects have become very popular amongst home owners. A common misbelief is that you need to have a large yard or a generous garden to plant your own fruits, vegetables and herbs, but this project will dismantle that belief. In the following tutorial, you will see just how easy it is to …
Summer’s here and that means camping, BBQs, sunny days, and cool nights. It also means hanging out in the backyard as much as you can. Get-togethers, special events, you name it. The backyard is the place to do anything in the summertime. But what are some things you can do to spruce it up beside …
As the weather warms I start to get the itch to get my hands in the dirt to clean out the garden beds, and start propagating the soils in preparation for spring and summer blooms. As our gardening centers begin stocking early annuals, it takes some serious self-control not to walk out with a new …
The look of concrete is all the rage for both outdoor, and indoor living spaces. The smooth gray surface provides endless possibilities to add color and texture for even more interest, and as long as you have a good mould, you can make just about any shape you can think of. DIY concrete lamps have …