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. Or a rehab. Or maybe just some TLC. The mold, moss, algae and weeds in my paver patio were out of control. Rust, rot and filth had consumed […]
Outdoor
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 my yard between the deck and the gate I thought could use a little dressing-up. The entire effort takes only a few hours of work and […]
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 decided on planning your party as a “start of the summer kick off” barbecue. Your preparation checklist includes who will be invited, a list of foods and drinks that you will […]
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 I would soon be rebuilding a good part of my set with fresh manufacturer’s redwood along with some new replacement swings and accessories. I wanted to take my 11-year-old set and […]
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 much maintenance. And a bit too expensive. I’ve come to realize, I now have to try to find the perfect ground cover (among so many choices) […]
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 troubleshooting with each of the components: the transformer, the door chime unit and the doorbell push button. But after the repair, it was only a year or so before I had a new problem: […]
Combat and Clean Mold from Your Wood Deck
This guest post is by Decking & Fencing Professional, Nick Marshall Fall: It brings to mind the brilliance of changing leaves, the glow of Jack-o-Lanterns, and the bounty of the harvest. But for a wood deck, fall also holds an insidious danger: moisture. Chilly mornings and cold nights bring more moisture to the air, and […]
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