Spring is right around the corner and pretty soon your local retailer will be packed full of all the different choices you have as far as patio furniture is concerned. If you don't have any or just need an upgrade here is an article from the Home Depot to check out. Patio Furniture … [Read more...]
Your Garden is Waking! What Should You Be Doing?
It's only February but there are things that your garden needs you to do now. It may be a bit chilly for you to get out in the yard, but if you want the most productive garden this year make sure you check out this article on things in the garden that you need to get a head start on. Warming temperatures in the western U.S. are calling for delicious garden additions like artichokes, blackberries … [Read more...]
Forcing Bulbs Indoors
I love flowers. If Mr. Sthole gives me any, I always dry them and then put them up on a shelf. I still have our first Valentines Day roses, the first bouquet my girls bought me for mother's day and of course my wedding flowers. I love keeping them around as long as possible which isn't always easy, especially those that are cut. So how do you bring those beautiful flowers that usually grow … [Read more...]
A Touch of Nature – Natural Woods
If you live anywhere that actually gets a winter you may be feeling a bit out of touch with nature. With groundhog day approaching we'll all anxiously awaiting the results for whether Phil will see his shadow or not. Here's to hoping that spring is right around the corner (well for you, Florida summers are brutal!) and that soon we'll be able to go hug a tree instead of having to use one as a … [Read more...]
DIY- Backyard Target
It's so hard to find fun things that you can DIY or craft for boys. Girls are all about the sparkle and ''cute'' but boys, well they're just harder to make things for. This is the first good idea I've seen in a while and it' looks pretty simple to accomplish. It also looks like it doubles as a Ladder Golf or "Redneck Golf" game. Tutorial … [Read more...]
Fly Through Bird Feeder
This isn't a DIY or even a tip on where to buy, but when I was looking through articles today I found this Burger King bird feeder and just had to share it with you. It's super creative and if you're good and building and design you may even be able to make one like it. I love this more modern version of the tried and true bird feeder. Full Article … [Read more...]
30 Weekend Home Projects
I don't know about you, but once you DIY you just can't stop. It starts out small, just like any addiction, first you spray paint an old bookshelf, then you find yourself re-purposing a couple of things here and there and before you know it you're getting the itch and looking at everything in your house to see how you can improve them. Here is a great list of 30 projects that are worth looking … [Read more...]
Bird Houses
It’s no lie that bird watching can be fun, and the song of certain birds can be a great addition to your garden. Bird houses are a great way to attract these little animals. Scout out your yard for the perfect location for your bird house so that you’ll be ready for nesting season. Soon you’ll be watching little fledglings spread their wings and take their first flights. Whether you shop … [Read more...]
DIY- Koi Pond
If you're looking for a way to spruce up your back yard this DIY Koi pond may just do the trick. In this "instruct-able" there are several tips, tricks and steps to follow in order to build your very own Koi pond. This project may not be for a beginner but the author did ample research before beginning the construction on his Koi pond. Read and follow these instructions to either build one … [Read more...]
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