(guest post by Sienna Walker) If you’re about to build a home, you’re definitely excited. A lot of work has gone into establishing your funding and drawing up the floorplans for your own personal paradise. You have a lot of ideas about what you’re going to do and how things are going to look, […]
Lawn and Landscape Equipment
RYOBI Backpack Blower
Homeowners with large lawns or multiple properties often turn to residential backpack blowers to avoid the costs that come with professional landscapers. Outdoor Power Equipment manufacturers look for ways to offer pro performance without the sticker shock, and there is no shortage of options. So how do you choose? The new RYOBI 2 Cycle Backpack […]
Super Fast Lawnmower Coming Soon!
image © Honda Dubbed the “Mean Mower V2” by Japanese manufacturer Honda, this new unit will reach a targeted top speed of 150 mph! Imagine drag-racing your neighbors down the straight-away, fleeing from the Fuzz in a high-speed chase, all while mowing some grass! The original Mean Mower could reach 130 mph, but a Norwegian […]
How to Care For Your Lawn This Winter
(guest post by Drew Bishop) Lawn care is usually something people think of in terms of the spring and summer. However, if you want to ensure that your lawn stays as attractive and healthy as possible, year-round care is required. Winter can certainly be destructive to your lawn, and you should take precautions. Even […]
Create a Green Roof
guest post by Chris Lundahl photo courtesy Flickr If you take pleasure in improving your house with fun DIY projects, why not install green roof? Not only can a living roof be aesthetically pleasing, but they help protect from storm waters, provide your home with sound and heat insulation, most possibly prolong the life […]
7 Tools to Make the Garden of your Dreams
One of the greatest comforts in the world can be the satisfaction in knowing that you treat your home with a high level of care. Taking care of your home is merely one step in having pride in your domain. If you’re proud to call your home your castle, then no doubt you’ve thought what […]
5 Landscaping Ideas To Add Distinction To Your Home
(guest post by Abe Knepp) Whether you rent it or own it, your home is a place you should be proud of. That’s a lot easier when you know your place looks great from the street. If you’re in the mood to beef up your home’s curb appeal, here are five great ideas that can […]
DIY Landscape Edging
(guest post by Sure-Loc Edging) A home’s landscaping should have clean lawn lines with sharp borders and have well defined bed areas and walkways. Sure-loc edging adds crisp, clean lines that define the spaces and makes the difference between a good landscape and a great one. Sure-loc Edging Inc was founded in 1992 when the […]
Five Spring Tips for the Yard & Garden
Every new growing season brings the opportunity to renew your lawn, improve your landscape, and try new ideas around the yard. I have a few small backyard gardens, and each year I plant a new variety of vegetable to see what grows best. Springtime also brings routine yard and garden chores. Here are five […]
New Stihl 36V Cordless Landscape Tools
World’s First Cordless Electric Cut-off Machine—the Stihl TSA 230 There’s something new under the springtime sun. Powered by a 36-volt lithium-ion battery, the TSA 230 Stihl Cutquik is a game-changer for heavy-duty hardscape and concrete projects, including patio and sidewalk construction. This slick new portable cut-off machine offers easy electric starting and powerful cutting […]