Smokeless fire pits? That doesn’t make any sense — can you even have fire without smoke? It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? To be honest, you’re right: the term “smokeless fire pits” isn’t entirely accurate. Yes, smokeless fire pits generate smoke. So why call them smokeless? Well, manufacturers engineer the fire pit’s …
While everyone knows that I absolutely love rain barrels, I completely understand that they’re not for everyone. Bright blue plastic only goes with so many different color schemes and I don’t blame anyone for wanting to put something like that out of sight. However, all is not lost! You can easily hide your rain barrel …
Rain barrels are great, but blue plastic is a bit boring. Understandably, some folks are turned away from installing them because the barrels can stick out like a sore thumb in their outdoor space. However, all hope is not lost. There are many different ways to decorate your rain barrels to make them fit your …
With droughts becoming ever more common, making the most of a good rainfall can be important. Not only are rain barrels a great way to take advantage of mother nature’s bounty, but they’re also a perfect fixture to any yard. If you haven’t taken the plunge yet, I recommend you do so! However, before you …
Whether you live in a rain-heavy region (such as the Pacific Northwest or Great Britain) or an area with a lot of moisture in the soil, excess lawn water is no laughing matter. While water is the building block of all life, too much can drown your foliage and leave you with a serious threat …
Wind is often the nuisance of many patio setups. While a cool breeze feels fantastic on a hot day, mother nature sure does take it a bit too far sometimes. If you live in a wind-prone area, you know exactly what I’m talking about. For the rest of you, simply put in a copy of …
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 …