Landscaping and Pools and other home improvements
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Upcycling a cat litter box and other outdoor planters
Do I have your attention? That's right, upcycle a litter box. Either you're going, "Ewwwwwww!" or you're thinking, "How clever! And to think I was going to throw it out!" I highly recommend that if you haven't been… More >>
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4 cheap DIYs that add color to your yard
If you're suddenly in the mood to clean, organize, and redecorate your home, you're probably in the midst of spring fever. While you've got all this productive energy, don't forget to give your yard some love. The backyard… More >>
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Spring cleaning and taxes: April's here
A lot can be said about April. First there are those pranks that no matter how many years you've had to prepare, you still fall for. Then there are the showers and the dreaded pressure of tax returns. So it may actually… More >>
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How to burn a native plant garden for healthy growth
For millions of years, before the arrival of humans, many regions thrived on natural burn cycles. Plants and trees adapted to these periodic burns that helped maintain diversity and eliminate invading species. Today,… More >>
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Summer home maintenance: killing weeds vs. R and R
I have to admit that come July and August, my taste for doing home improvements wanes. Summer home maintenance falls by the wayside: I sort of wilt in the heat. My body feels like a rock, and I revert to my favorite… More >>
