Are you prepared for the next hurricane? Hurricane season is upon us, and the threat of damage and devastation will continue through November 30th. This is a good time to ask: How prepared are you for a hurricane? If you are not sure, now is the time to take stock in your hurricane preparedness. Here, […]
Outdoor Living
Get Your BBQ Started Faster With This Charcoal Starter Guide
If you are like most ardent weekend BBQ enthusiasts, you know doubt have dreaded on occasion one part of the BBQ process: trying to get the charcoal briquettes lit and burning. This can be a frustrating process, and unless you have the proper technique, strategy and conditions, you could spend an hour or more just […]
Overwhelmed With Yard Tools? Add A Garden Shed For Extra Outdoor Storage
Are you in need of a little storage space in your backyard, a place in which you can store garden tools and supplies, pool equipment, outdoor furniture or even toys? Would it be nice to have ready access to all of these supplies when you need them? If you answered yes to both of these […]
Create Your Own Japanese Zen Garden
Making your backyard space a small oasis is easier than you think! If you are looking for a unique yet low maintenance garden idea, consider a Japanese Zen garden. This is not to be confused with a traditional Japanese garden. Japanese gardens are beautiful, however they are very complex and difficult to create in a […]
12 Ways To Encourage Your Kids To Go Outside More
Are you fed up of constantly nagging your kids to go and spend some time outside? It’s a bright and sunny day and they are cooped up inside, more than likely glued to a screen, either playing a never ending game, or having ‘virtual’ chats with friends. Let’s explore some great ideas that may encourage […]
How to Keep Skunks Out of Your Yard
Like other varmints – raccoons, possums, etc., skunks can create real problems in your yard by upending trash cans, digging burrows, leaving their often diseased droppings and even scaring the heck out of your pets. Wouldn’t you like to know how to get those pesky skunks out of your yard and keep them out? There’s […]