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How To Clean Plastic Patio Furniture

April 1, 2021 By Christina

Having the perfect patio set up in your backyard can be the finishing touch for your perfect home. The problem is, keeping that patio furniture clean throughout different weather conditions and natural elements can be a hassle. Your plastic patio furniture goes through a lot, don’t let it rot and rust, use these techniques to […]

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Best Tumbler Composter for Your Backyard

March 21, 2021 By Christina

Composting is an excellent way to safely and positively dispose of kitchen waste, grass clippings, and paper products. In addition to reducing landfill waste, composting also makes better use of biodegradable waste and becomes easy and readily available fertilizer and pot filler. A popular style of composter is the tumbler composter.  The FCMP Outdoor IM4000 […]

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How to Clean Outdoor Stainless Steel

March 2, 2021 By Christina

Outdoor stainless steel appliances, fixtures, etc., need frequent cleaning to prevent them from getting dirty and grimy.  If you want your stainless steel to look new, you should know the proper way to clean it.  Below, we will go over the steps you should take to properly clean outdoor stainless steel.  We will also go […]

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Best Outdoor Rated Extension Cords for Your Backyard Projects

February 16, 2021 By Christina

Extension cords are tools that can substantially increase convenience and electric possibilities by providing additional length between an electrically powered gadget or appliance and an outlet. Of course, it’s no secret that electricity and the natural elements don’t mix, especially when you consider precipitation.  Outdoor extension cords have the same basic function as indoor cords, […]

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How to Clean Concrete Patio

February 16, 2021 By Christina

Patios certainly see much wear and tear from car oils, human traffic, moss, and other natural buildups. Unfortunately, as opposed to a blacktop, concrete patios show all wear and tear very clearly on the surface, resulting in an extremely dirty, stained, and unappealing patio. Fortunately, there are countless products and DIY remedies to help you […]

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How to Hide Outside Garbage Cans

February 21, 2021 By Christina

Outdoor garbage cans are a pesky sight, especially if you work hard to keep a tidy aesthetic for your house and yard. Fortunately, there are ways to hide your garbage cans and maintain a neat and visually appealing property. While some methods require as little as putting up a trellis, other, more elaborate options incorporate […]

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How to Hide Outside Cable Wires (Step by Step)

February 14, 2021 By Christina

Cables get messy quickly, and even if they run in straight, neat lines, they can still be an eyesore. Cable wires in the outdoors can be an even trickier challenge than in the house, as they are more susceptible to wear and tear, and there are fewer clever places to hide them. Luckily there are […]

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How to Hide Pipes on Outside Walls

February 13, 2021 By Christina

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Are you looking for an easy way to hide pipes on your outside walls? We recently repiped our house. Since we have a concrete house, the in order to repipe, the plumbers ran the pipes outside the walls. And it doesn’t look great. Fortunately, there are clever ways to hide them. There are many ways […]

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Is It Better to Stain or Paint Pressure Treated Wood?

January 27, 2021 By Jena Slocum

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Pressure-treated lumber has been a godsend for exterior projects by extending the life of wood beyond its natural lifespan in harsh outdoor conditions. But that same process that gives wood its preserving properties can wreak havoc on stain or paint jobs when done improperly. This raises the question of which material is better to use […]

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How to Mount Speakers to Vinyl Siding

January 7, 2021 By Jena Slocum

If you’d like to spice up your outdoor living with some music, outdoor speakers may be just the thing you need. Still, you may wonder how exactly you go about mounting speakers to vinyl siding without causing any damage or having it turn into an eyesore. To mount speakers to vinyl siding, you’ll need the […]

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