If you cut firewood by hand then you already know how much effort and time goes into getting a good stack of wood ready for burning or sale. Log splitters of all types make the job much easier but can get a bit costly depending on what you are looking for. If you have the …
Spring is just around the corner and I know we’re all itching to get some Spring cleaning done. But if you’re anything like me, you’ll also get the decorating itch. Yes, that’s right, aside from the Spring planting, it’s that time of year where we all purge our homes of all the junk that’s piled …
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If you live in a zone where your ground freezes come winter, and you have an inground sprinkler for your garden and grass, then you need to consider winterizing the system to keep any remaining water from freezing and causing potential pipe and sprinkler head damage. Since underground systems can be rather costly to put …
If you have been considering adding a few chickens to your landscape, you probably have started to plan for all their creature comforts. Buying a prefabricated coop is always an option, but if you are only looking to add a few hens to the landscape, or unsure of how you would like to grow your …
Have you been sitting in the baking sun this Summer? Are your kids begging you for a pool that you’ll probably never put in? Sure, you could go and buy a sprinkler or you could make it a fun project for you and the kids by turning a recycle pop bottle into one. I live …
Known as a variety winter squash due to it’s ability to store well after harvest and into the cooler months, spaghetti squash—named so due to its long, noodle like flesh when cooked (think al dente with very subtle nutty squash flavor)—is a favorite of these varieties due to how well it pairs with all sorts of dinner …
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Nothing smells more like summer than a grill fired up and finishing off some afternoon favorites. Add in a few close friends, cold drinks, and a sprinkler for the kids and you have a pretty idyllic summertime get together. But you don’t need a social situation as an excuse to use your grill for more …
It’s that time of year again when firing up the grill is much more preferable than cooking in a hot kitchen. There are so many fabulous recipes to take advantage of, plus it’s a great place to be social. Unfortunately this also often results in a dirty grill that can be neglected, especially when you have …
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Summer is quickly approaching and the time to spruce up the backyard is here! Whether you’re working with a large backyard space or a smaller front yard area, some of the best lawn décor can be up scaled from items you can find around your own home. One of the most versatile items you can …
Most garden enthusiasts have a few old pots tucked away somewhere. In fact, I often see old cracked pots horded into a corner because they “might have some use eventually”! I do. In fact, I generally stack them up and forget about them, and then buy more whenever I see a yard sale, or really good deal …
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