Finding space for all the food in your freezer can quickly become a game of Tetris. We’ve all been there — desperately tying to flip boxes and bags anyway possible to squeeze everything in. Besides the fact that it’s an obvious hassle, it’s also far from the most efficient way to store things. On the …
You don’t have to be an arachnophobe to find spiderwebs unsettling. While I appreciate the important job that spiders do (keeping mosquitoes and other insect populations under control), I don’t feel great when I see a mass of cobwebs collecting under my patio furniture. But what’s a patio-lover to do? Sure, you can sweep them …
I don’t have to sell you on outdoor fountains. They’re beautiful and make for an elegant, attractive garden area. However, one concern many homeowners have is the amount of water their units are continuously spewing out. It makes sense — not only does increased usage mean more water bills, but it can also increase the …
For many reasons, ceiling fan blades can start to droop or sag over time, causing them to work inefficiently and even become dangerous to people walking underneath them. Fortunately, the solution to this problem is a simple one, which means you can have the perfect ceiling fan blades again in no time. We lay out …
Your patio or deck area should be a place of refuge for you — I’ve often joked to folks that my outdoor space is like a second church! However, if there are pests of any type in your yard that come near that deck or patio, it is time to take action. Now, it’s one …
There is no denying that birdbaths are a great way to add an instant dash of class to an outdoor décor scheme. They can be a fantastic way to attract birds and bring a sense of life to your yard. Add to that the style points and potential improvement to your home’s property value that …
Few things cause homeowners a greater amount of anxiety than soil erosion. One of the primary distinguishing and motivating features of home-ownership is the idea that you are investing in something stable. A home is something on which you can depend. It is supposed to be the literal (and figurative) foundation of your livelihood. That’s …
So, you bought a hammock. You bought this hammock with the intention of using it to relax in the spring beauty and summer breeze. So why does it have to be so maddeningly difficult to hang up? Hammocks may look easy to handle at first but can be deceptively difficult, especially when it comes to …
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of sharing a winter night with friends around a fire pit. The warm atmosphere of camaraderie accented by the flickering flames of the fire pit leads to unforgettable experiences. That said, when it comes to something like installing and maintaining a fire pit in your home, you naturally want …
An outdoor patio area can be the crown jewel of your home. Not only is it a great place to entertain guests, but it’s a great opportunity to show off your decorating chops with fabulous furnishings. Is there anything better than sharing a fine summer breeze and your beverage of choice while relaxing with friends …