It’s Summer, and you’re finding that you’re spending a lot more time outdoors. So you update your back yard, make it warm and welcoming… the problem is nobody can see it. Or each other. Or the great BBQ and refreshing cocktails you’ve spent hours making. That’s why you need to update your backyard lighting. Here […]
It seemed too good to be true, a wildflower seed mat for $6.99 from Walter Drake. Sure, it meant that I’d just unroll it into place, with no digging, preparing, spacing and all that, and you just weren’t sure if it would take root. But after all was said and done… it gave you at […]
One of the biggest expenses of backyard upgrades are the hardscape materials: the wood, stone, brick and concrete used for patios, walkways, retaining walls and more. There are a number of high-impact, minimal material projects that can give your yard the “wow” factor for less money. With savvy hacks and shopping strategies, these ideas and […]
Is your patio more a place for relaxing in relative solitude or are you more inclined toward big, social gatherings with food and entertainment? These are key factors in setting up your patio area, as you make choices regarding high-ticket furniture items like couches, chairs and tables. Southern California-based blogger Dinah Wulf, founder of the […]
It’s easy to let things go and perhaps not give the backyard more than a passing glance through the window or slider during the cold, wet months. But as those days come to a close, and you are more of the mindset of patio dinner parties and hanging out outdoors all summer, it can be […]
This Spring has seen some wacky weather across the United States, including snowstorms in sunny California and flooding across the Midwestern and Southern states, but the violent Tornados that have whipped across many states leaving death and destruction in their wake have left towns destroyed and many people staring at rubble which was once their […]
Back in November 2018, HGTV announced plans to restore the Brady Bunch House to its peak 1970’s glory. Last year, the home improvement network outbid singer Lance Bass and purchased the famous Studio City, California, house that was used for exterior shots in the ‘70s sitcom. Since then, there have been A Very Brady […]
Christina Anstead’s new reality show, Christina on the Coast, features a new co-star: Ant Anstead, the British TV host she married in December. “I think he’s on every episode. I mean, maybe he’s not on one of them, but, yeah, he’s pretty involved,” the expectant Flip or Flop star recently told Yahoo Entertainment. As someone in […]
April showers bring May flowers … along with a lot of home maintenance chores! With the weather too nice to be stuck inside, most of this month’s home maintenance to-do list focuses on getting the outside of your home ready so you can have worry-free Summer Fun! Over time, the paint on the exterior of […]
Before mowing seasons gets into full swing, it’s important to perform the following maintenance on your lawn mower to keep it running smoothly and cutting cleanly. The last thing you want is a blade flying off and impaling your leg or a spark starting a wildfire. Lawn Mower Maintenance: Clean or Replace Spark Plug: A […]