This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. When we lived in a more densely populated area, our front porch served as an observation platform of sorts. We could see the entire goings on in …
Written by: Stephen
DIY Discussion, Gardening, Landscaping, Resources
Thankfully, spring is approaching. It’s time to start thinking about your yard!! This year, consider this. Would you like to mow less? Water less? Use less expensive and potentially dangerous chemicals? How about going out …
Written by: Rich
When my husband and I were recently shopping around for a house, we came across a beautiful old place that had a great cottage feel. The home had a lot of upgrades but still kept …
Written by: Jen
Last time we hit up getting started fence building tips, we talked a bit about the planning, layout, and installation of the posts. Now, we’ll cover the actual framing of the fence, and finishing it …
Written by: Ty
DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
A few Saturdays ago I was enticed by the promise of beer and steaks to help a fellow carpenter with an “easy” project. Why I listen to this guy anymore is beyond me. At last …
Written by: Ty
Gardening, Pest Control, Safety
Liquid Fence’s information page on their snake repellent asks: “Are Snakes Terrorizing your Family, Pets, and Livestock?”. #@!$ no! Snakes are terrorizing me! My wife and pets can fend for themselves–all I have to be …
Written by: Ty
Barbecue, Kitchen, Landscaping
With summer in full swing, it’s time to embrace those BBQ and picnic weather occasions every chance we can. Patio furniture is certainly nice, but there’s nothing quite as quaint as sitting at a true …
Written by: Jen
Building fences is sweet. It is a relatively simple way to really dress up your yard, and if built high enough insulates you from neighbors, sweeping mountain vistas, and the awkward explanations as you stumble …
Written by: Ty
As a kid, I adored Gilligan’s Island. Beside goofy Gilligan and handsome Professor, the things I liked best were the “modern conveniences” that the gang put together with bamboo and coconuts. The bicycle, the radio, …
Written by: Jen
Spring is in the air, and with it, that familiar smell: The emergence of all the gross things once hidden by the snow. Even if your city has by-laws that require dog owners to pick …
Written by: Jen