Lawn & Garden

As summer comes to a close each year, a lot of people feel sad that the season is ending especially in areas where temperatures begin to drop. Shorts, flip-flops, and swimming pools are a thing of the past until the next summer rolls around. When fall comes around, there are many things to look forward…

For a fun-filled family night in the yard watching a movie on the “big screen,” you’ll need to get the right inflatable movie screen to bring Hollywood to life. If you look at the marketplace for inflatable movie screens, however, you’ll find that many of the screens appear very similar. In this article, we’ll walk…

Few things are better at your summer barbecue than delicious smoked meat. Whether it’s a rack of ribs or a delicious burger, smoking your meat is a great way to add flavor while keeping it juicy and delicious. However, if you’ve ever used a traditional smoker, you know just how difficult it can be. You…

When the spring and summer seasons arrive, it brings with it a lot of outdoor activities. Laying out by the pool, splashing around in the lake or ocean, cookouts with family and friends, and quality time spent with your loved ones outdoors are all great ways to welcome in the warmer weather. With the warm…

While hoses are obviously necessary for tasks such as watering plants, they can also be exceedingly annoying to deal with. Because they’re so long, they’re prone to tangling and twisting. Fortunately, there are now hoses that do not tangle and twist: retractable garden hoses. Retractable hoses will stretch to distances of over 50 feet while…

When weeds make their way into your yard, you need to eradicate them as soon as possible. Not only are they unsightly, but they actually steal important nutrients from the grass and other plants in your yard. There are a couple of ways to remove weeds from your yard, but the cheapest option is by…

One of the most important aspects of giving your home great curb appeal is keeping up with your landscaping. From flower beds that surround your porch to mulch around your trees to healthy, green grass, keeping your yard in tip-top shape makes it look more appealing. Keeping up with your yard can be quite the…

Gas chainsaws are popular with homeowners, builders, landscapers and anyone who has a need to rapidly and efficiently cut through trees, logs, stumps, branches and other organic debris. While many early models of chainsaws were incredibly loud, dangerous tools, today’s models use advanced technology to reduce vibrations and improve safety. Chain saws are one of…

Have you ever cannonballed into a swimming pool only to find that it’s about as cold as the Arctic Ocean? Whether it be hot or cold outside, swimming pools are prone to exceedingly low temperatures. This is because about 75% of a pool’s heat loss results from evaporation, and not from the reduction of direct…

When the temperatures drop, your first move is to turn up the thermostat in the home. Of course, this keeps you toasty and warm, but at the end of the month when your energy bill shows up in the mail, you might regret that decision. You don’t want to freeze all winter long, but isn’t…

Is there anything better than summertime? Beautiful, sunny days are highlighted by pool parties, picnics in the sun, and of course, cookouts with friends and family. When your old charcoal grill is just becoming too much of a burden, consider making the switch to a gas grill. You’ll find that cooking your food on a…

There are few things in this world as relaxing as a day spent at the beach. Being able to slouch down into your beach chair and stare out at the ocean or lake while the sun beats down on you is a feeling of near ecstasy. The only problem you may run into is getting…