Nothing captures the essence of summer quite like a day of casting a fishing line into a calm lake or river. If you think fishing is something you would enjoy (or if you’ve taken a break from your glory days as an angler and would like to try again), you’re probably wondering what you need…
Is your garden needing a bit of sprucing up after the long winter? If you’re happy with your plants and don’t necessarily want to change any of them, choosing to upgrade your containers is a great way to add life to a well-established garden. You can also bring your garden indoors for the winter with…
Many of us are planting our summer vegetable gardens with dreams of the bounties our gardens will bring. As we are just getting our seeds and plants in the ground, we are also carefully calculating the outcome of our harvest. You may be planting just enough towers of pole beans or rows of tomatoes to feed you through the…
Sink drains might not be the most glamorous part of your bathroom sink, but they’re definitely one of the essential components. Installing a new faucet with a matching sink drain is a minor update that gives your bathroom or kitchen a nice boost. Moreover, learning how to install a sink drain is an easy, money-saving DIY…
Common Pipe Sizes and What Each Size is Typically Used For Using the wrong size can lead to reduced water pressure, drainage issues, or even system failures. Whether you’re replacing a drain line or installing new water supply lines, here’s a breakdown of the most common plastic pipe sizes and what they’re typically used for in residential…
If you live anywhere in the United States, at least a few weeks of summer heat and hot weather are almost inevitable. When we get hit with an extreme heat wave, plants can really bear the brunt of the high temperatures, especially if they’re sensitive. If you’re hoping to protect your garden from the summer…
Most of us like to polish off our lawns with nice, straight edges along sidewalks, driveways, and curbs. A well-manicured landscape raises your home’s curb appeal and value. You’ll find an array of tools on the market designed to create that straightedge cut. Some use gas, electricity, or battery while others require old-fashioned muscle-power. Let’s presume you…
Creating your private oasis is an essential part of owning a home. You want your time outdoors to be relaxing. Investing in your backyard with easy DIY projects is an excellent way to raise the value of your home. It’s also a great way to create an inviting space that you’ll want to retreat to at the…
We all love a thick, lush, green lawn. There’s nothing with quite as much curb appeal! But growing that beautiful lawn can be challenging, especially in climates facing extreme heat and drought. As you’re staring at a brown lawn, trying to figure out dormant grass vs. dead grass, you might feel like it’s a lost…
Composting has been a hot trend for the last few years, and interest in it shows no sign of slowing. Why? Well, this slightly messy process has a bunch of big benefits, especially for home gardeners and those who love to landscape. Compost is a great source of nutrients and organic material for the soil, loosening…