Quick reads on DIY products and projects
Yes they are! Keeping your lawn well-maintained and healthy is a crucial part of homeownership. But mowing the lawn can be a time-consuming and exhausting chore. Plus, in the heat of the summer, it’s the last thing I want to do. What’s the solution? Hire some yard guys? That gets kind of expensive over time. What if I bought one of those new robotic lawn mowers? Like a Roomba, only for the yard! (more…)
Are you looking for a solution to grow your own vegetables or flowers, but don’t have much outdoor space? Raised garden beds are the perfect solution for you! These kits are easy to assemble, portable, and allow you to grow your own produce without having to till the soil. I looked at three of what I considered to be the best raised garden bed kits on the market – Land Guard Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit, Best Choice Products 48x24x30in Raised Garden Bed, and Greenes Fence Original Pine Raised Garden Bed, 4′ x 4′ x 10.5. There were many to choose from and a lot of great looking options. (more…)
When my wife’s landscaping/gardening efforts got a little more ambitious, she started looking at buying a garden cart. I suggested that a wheelbarrow might be a good double-duty solution—especially since I was going to need a wheelbarrow for some backyard projects. And I didn’t want to borrow my neighbor’s beastly heavy ‘barrow anymore. (more…)
I've been DIYing around my house for more than 30 years. I hope you'll find these quick posts about DIY tools, products and projects informative and helpful!