What have you heard about Epsom salt? As well as being a home remedy for various ailments, it’s also a go-to for helping struggling plants, along with these other garden secret ingredients. It’s worth learning more about this mysterious mineral that experienced gardeners swear by. Here’s how to use Epsom salt in the garden. First, …
Glass Bottles Glass bottles are great items to use for a landscaping border because it’s easy and inexpensive to accumulate a lot of them. You can vary the size and colors of the bottles and they will look pretty as the sun shines through them. Wet the ground a little before installation, then dig a …
What Makes a Good Pruning Tool? • Durable materials that hold up in outdoor use and are not compromised by dirt or moisture. • Quality engineering that withstands hard use and occasional mishaps like accidentally dropping the tool. • Good ergonomics so it feels comfortable in your hand, even after repeated use. • Proper care. …
Pruning is a laborious task, but finding the right clippers will make the job so much easier. Given the wide range of blade materials and styles to choose from, the best pruning shears for you will come down to your gardening needs and budget. Blade Material Most hand shears have carbon steel blades that will …
Last month Lowe’s challenged me to hack a basic picnic table three different ways. It was a perfect at-home challenge that got my creative juices flowing. All three videos are live – so check em out below and let me know which one you like the best. I have a definite favorite, but I do …
Back in October we mentioned our plans to add a hanging daybed to the covered portion of our front porch and our entire family couldn’t be more excited that it’s finally done. Hanging daybeds like this are super popular in our area, and we’ve always had a soft spot for them. Is there anything better …
This is the year to grow your own vegetables! And we have the perfect source of inspiration for you. Ashlie Thomas, AKA @TheMochaGardener is sharing her gardening adventures and wisdom with us. She and her husband Tyler began growing veggies at home in North Carolina in 2019, in hand-built, octagonal raised beds that they named …
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Build a Kitchen Island You’ll probably spend more than $500 if you buy a kitchen island and have it installed. But you should stay well under budget if you buy affordable cabinets and go with an inexpensive countertop like butcher block.
DIY a Low Maintenance Water Feature If a water feature you can assemble in a day is more your speed, this is the project for you. This fountain is designed around a stone from which the water will flow out of into a gravel-filled reservoir below, and circulate back up through the rock with the …
Safer Replaceable-Head Grill Brush If you use a wire brush to clean your grill, sharp bristles can dislodge, stick to the grill’s cooking surface and find their way into your food. One alternative: the Safer Replaceable Head Grill Brush. This innovative brush features rugged red, grit-infused nylon bristles that were laboratory tested for durability. These …
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