Every winter, sidewalks, porches, stairs, and driveways become slippery slopes of danger. The good thing is that it doesn’t take much effort to combat the icy terrain. With the right knowledge and product, such as salt or popular ice melts, frozen sidewalks and driveways become safe again. But, what about regular old household Epsom salt? …
Read moreWill Epsom Salt Melt Ice? And What Else Can Melt Ice?
If you live in a colder region and have a roof, then ice dams are probably a concern. As it happens, most of the BYB team also live in cold-winter areas and face the same battle against ice- and water-damage each year. We’ve pulled together all the best professional tips, our own experiences, and some …
Read moreHow to Remove an Ice Dam Safely (And Prevent One From Forming)
In the winter, you have more than cold hands to worry about. One of the biggest dangers of freezing temperatures is hidden ice. And while there are several ways to melt ice, the beet juice ice melt is one of the most recent and effective means of doing so. Find out everything you should know …
Read moreBeet Juice Ice Melt: What It Is and Where to Buy It
Most of the Backyard Boss staff live in colder regions. Collectively, we’ve got about a hundred years’ worth of snow-fort building experience. Epic snow fort building skills allow for the highest level of bragging rights, and frankly, we’ve got ’em. If you’re looking to level up your snow fort building game this winter, these construction …
Read moreHow to Build an Epic Snow Fort: 5 Pro-Tips for Optimum Construction
Are you the hands-on type? If so, you’re going to love our list of the best firewood rack plans to build today. We’ve put together a list of 7 firewood rack plans that anyone with basic hand tools and little to no experience can easily follow. Want to be stacking firewood on a new rack by the …
Read moreThe 7 Best DIY Firewood Rack Plans You Can Build Today
Herbs are one of the most useful things you can grow. They make pastas more perfect, beverages better, and dips more delicious. These powerful plants have countless uses, but only a few maintenance requirements for growing, making them the perfect plants for beginners. This complete guide covers how to start an herb garden, addressing herb …
Christmas is considered by many to be the best time of the year. And, let’s face it: there’s a lot to love about the holiday season. Giving gifts, bringing the whole family together, snow (sometimes), lights, parties, cider, Santa, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, candy canes, cards. Our hearts grew three sizes just making that list. …
Read moreStart Early: How to Get Into The Christmas Spirit This Year
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 …
Read moreHow to Make a Backyard Ice Rink for Hockey or Skating
It’s time to batten down the hatches, stock up on ice melt, and make sure that your firewood situation is locked down. That means stocking up on firewood and making sure you have a good place to store it. Don’t have one yet? Then check out these 15 DIY firewood storage solutions! DIY Firewood Rack …
Christmas may be over, but winter is still trekking on. Even if you’ve long taken down your tree, you can still decorate your home with winter-specific décor. And what’s more wintery than a snowman? Looking for that perfect holiday décor that is an homage to both the winter season and the holidays? Want to test …