You have different types of rakes to choose from, and your choice will depend on a variety of factors. Before you buy a rake, you’ll need to consider the what you want to rake. Some rakes are more suitable for grass, mulch, and sand. Other rakes are best used on harder surfaces like gravel, flagstone, […]
How Portable Fire Pits Work: a Step-by-Step Guide
Having recreational bonfires is an inexpensive and enjoyable way to spend an evening outdoors. It can, however, be a time-consuming chore to dig out a fire pit, maintain it, and manage the fire within it. Portable fire pits may be a better fit for your lifestyle. Portable fire pits solve several problems you normally have […]
10 Tips On How To Enjoy Your Hot Tub In The Rain
A hot tub is something to be enjoyed during all times of the year. Even when it rains. Don’t be discouraged when you notice it’s starting to rain. You can still enjoy the inviting warmth of your hot tub, I promise you! How can you enjoy your hot tub in the rain? Warm your bathrobe […]
How to Measure a Chainsaw Chain
Chainsaws are one of those great inventions that helped usher us into modernity with fast wood cutting, but they’re far from perfect and need a lot of maintenance. Proper, frequent sharpening can extend the life of your chain, but there’s also a point where the edges are just too worn, the links start cracking, the […]
Nail Gun Rental: How Much Does it Cost?
So, you have a big job to do that requires a lot of nailing, and that old rusty framing hammer is just going to be too much work. This is perfectly understandable, and actually the reason the nail gun was invented. Generally speaking, you will pay about 20-25% of the nail gun’s total retail costs […]
How to Sharpen Pruning Shears
Looking for an easy way to sharpen your pruning shears? In this article, I’ll cover the basics of what it takes to keep your pruning shears nice and sharp to make gardening easier. What You Will Need: Safety Gloves Safety Mask or Eye Protection Dull Pruning Shears (but not for long) Sap Cleaner Rag Steel […]
Wood Chipper Rental: Just How Much Will It Cost You?
We recently had a pine tree taken down at our house. During the process, I wondered how much it would have cost to rent a wood chipper to break down the tree ourselves. I’ll share what I found with you. On average it will cost between $69-125 to rent one for the day. You can […]
Does Grass Seed Expire?
If you’re wanting a little bit of grass instead of adding mulch all around your yard, you might have looked at using grass seed. But be careful if it’s been in your shed for a while. When stored under optimal conditions, grass seed can remain viable for up to three years. However, the fresher the […]
Can Hot Tub Jets Cause Bruising?
Hot tubs are a nice accessory for any homeowner to have in the back yard. While most people enjoy the idea of taking a soak in one, the inclusion of jets can make you wonder if there is any risk of using a hot tub. Can hot tubs cause bruising? It’s not impossible for a […]
Can You Use Hot Tub Water on Plants?
Hot tubs can hold anywhere from hundreds to over 1,000 gallons of water. Recycling that water in your yard or garden is much more attractive than simply draining it away, especially in places where water can be hard to come by. Should you water plants with hot tub water? You can and should water your […]