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…
Chipping, peeling paint may be desirable in small doses for the shabby chic look. But when it’s occurring on a wall rather than in a controlled way on a decorative item, it’s a problem rather than a decorative touch. Paint tends to chip or peel when it loses flexibility due to age or anything that causes it…
Healthy and mature trees add value to a property through both increased beauty and cooling shade. It’s best to remove a tree rather than let it pose a risk to your home or a neighbor’s property when disease or storm damage threatens it. Once the tree service has done its work, a substantial stump may…
It’s almost summertime, which means time to tend the lawn. Lawn care can be relatively basic and low maintenance, but even the healthiest of lawns can use a little extra TLC. Many elements or circumstances can impact the overall health and greenery of your lawn including drought, water accumulation, pet or animal activity, heavy foot traffic, and…
Are you looking for an easy way to give your kitchen a facelift? Learning how to paint kitchen cabinets is a great way to makeover your kitchen without spending a lot of money. It’s certainly a lot less mess and stress than ripping out cabinets and replacing them. Now, painting kitchen cabinets, especially those that haven’t been…
Worn-out tubs often still work perfectly well long after they’ve lost their luster. Chips, scratches, stains, and dullness can all leave the fixture looking less than its best. Professional refinishing isn’t an option for every tub, but painting will work for most finishes. Ceramic or porcelain can be particularly tricky to paint, but it’s feasible with the proper preparation…