Propane tanks truly are the workhorse of energy storage. They have a big job — making sure your liquid propane stays in one place without evaporating. It’s tempting to want to fill your propane tanks as high as possible, but how high is too high? The last think you’d want to do is have a …
Concrete floors can be cold, loud, and empty. And depending on your outdoor space, you may be looking for a change. I like to warm things up by placing some warm, durable carpet over the concrete. I realize questions are swirling around about how to do this, so I’d like to help clear the air …
Birds have many likes and dislikes. I’d like to answer your questions about birds and wind chimes, whether you want birds around or not. Some people believe wind chimes are a viable bird repellent, while others say just the opposite – that wind chimes can attract birds. Today, let’s clear this up. Some birds will exhibit …
Pressure treated wood often has active chemical ingredients inside of it that make people question whether or not they are safe to use in their gardens. You are not alone in wondering this. Chemicals will leak out of the wood into the soil, which is then absorbed into your plants. Although, it is important to …
Under no circumstances should you use gasoline to ignite a grill. I wanted to make sure that part was plainly clear before going any further with this article. However, intrepid reader Carol Marcus wrote in and asked this very question.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — outdoor rugs make almost any area look better and more alive. But can you use them around a fire pit? The answer is relatively simple. It depends entirely on the rug in question! While you can place some outdoor rugs underneath a wooden fire pit, …
You know what’s really close to my patio? My driveway. And I expect this is a common setup for the vast majority of people. It was certainly true for reader John Huckabee, who wrote in with the following question: “Hey Captain, my wife and I are going camping soon and we were wondering about using …
If you’re like me, you hav a rogue container of lighter fluid that has lurked around your garage for years. Mine lives in one of our cabinets, away from my direct gaze and completely out of sight. And you know what folks say — out of sight, out of mind. You may have heard rumors …
Is veranda just a fancy word for a patio? I was grabbing some socially-distanced hot wings with a couple of friends when this topic came up. One of my friends insisted that a patio and a veranda were the same things. I’m embarrassed to say that at the time, I didn’t know enough to say …
It always happens right after the burgers go on the grill (or when you’re trying to heat up your outdoor space). The propane tank goes, and you are left with two options. You can run to the store to either refill or exchange a propane tank. While the Captain’s family always has a spare propane …