This flagstone landscape border is a one-day project that’s simple in concept, but really added a lot of character to an Arborvitae line in the front … [Read More...] about Creating a Natural Stone Landscape Border
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Repairing a Backyard Trampoline
2020 Update — Originally Published 2016 Some of the best money I've ever spent has been on our backyard trampoline - the kids love it, they … [Read More...] about Repairing a Backyard Trampoline
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Landscape Anchors To Save My Wind Damaged Spruce
2024 Update - This time it was a perfectly shaped and well-established blue spruce that took the hit. The wind knocked it to an awkward angle, and I … [Read More...] about Landscape Anchors To Save My Wind Damaged Spruce
Paving an Asphalt Driveway
2024 Update - Surface tree roots and water drainage problems had been slowly killing my asphalt driveway for a number of years, but it was a convoy of … [Read More...] about Paving an Asphalt Driveway
How to Build a Wooden Rocking Lion
2023 Update – Originally Published October, 2018 Focusing today a little bit less on home construction and instead on "really cool things you can … [Read More...] about How to Build a Wooden Rocking Lion
Installing LED Wafer Lighting
So, I just discovered a new favorite project: installing wafer LED lighting – which I'll convey mainly in pictures, below, as I continue with the … [Read More...] about Installing LED Wafer Lighting
Rehabbing My Crappy Fire Pit Patio
2023 Update - My fire pit paver patio area was disgusting. It didn’t start out that way, of course. But after a while, everything needs a facelift. … [Read More...] about Rehabbing My Crappy Fire Pit Patio
Flagstone Walkway – Quick & Easy
2023 Update - Adding a stone walkway is a fairly easy and low-cost project that can make a beautiful impact to any landscape area. I had a stretch in … [Read More...] about Flagstone Walkway – Quick & Easy
5 Easy Ways to Bring Your Landscape Back to Life
This guest post is by Landscape Designer, Joe Ciaglia. 2023 Update - It’s your turn this season for hosting the annual family reunion! You’ve … [Read More...] about 5 Easy Ways to Bring Your Landscape Back to Life
To Rehab a Redwood Swing Set
2023 Update - Originally Published August, 2012 I previously wrote about maintenance tips for redwood swing sets - and in that article I mentioned … [Read More...] about To Rehab a Redwood Swing Set
Switching from Mulch to Ground Cover
2023 Update... I love the look of black mulch and I've used it for years to enhance all of my landscaping beds, but it's frankly becoming a bit too … [Read More...] about Switching from Mulch to Ground Cover
Inspecting and Cleaning your HVAC Evaporator Coil
2023 Update: Periodic inspection and the occasional cleaning of your HVAC Evaporator Coil are critical home maintenance tasks to ensure optimal indoor … [Read More...] about Inspecting and Cleaning your HVAC Evaporator Coil
Dressing Up an Archway with Fluted Casing and Rosettes
2023 Update: As my dining room trim work design starts getting underway, my construction strategy is to begin at the edges and work my way into the … [Read More...] about Dressing Up an Archway with Fluted Casing and Rosettes
My Wireless Waterproof Doorbell Epiphany
2022 Update: What I needed was a waterproof doorbell. All along. Repairing the classic mechanical door chime worked for me – carefully … [Read More...] about My Wireless Waterproof Doorbell Epiphany
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