Let's face it, fall yard cleanup can be a real hassle. That's why bobvila.com posted an article called, "9 Tricks for Fast and Easy Fall Yard Cleanup". Check out the article to find out why you should: Mulch Grass Instead of Bagging Make Sure Your Tools Are Sharp Use a Leaf Blower to Clean Your Gutters Wear a Tool Belt Rake Leaves into Rows Instead of Piles Wrap a Bungee Cord Around … [Read more...]
9 Ways to Transform Your Small Yard
A small yard can seem underwhelming. How much, after all, can you fit into it? But if you plan and think creatively, you can use your space in an efficient and beautiful way that the whole family will enjoy. Here are 9 ideas that can jumpstart your plans for revamping your backyard: An English-inspired dining deck with herbs, lettuces, fruit, and flowers growing on the fence walls. Use a … [Read more...]
DIY Privacy Planter for Your Backyard
One great idea to get more plants in your yard as well as afford some more privacy from your neighbors is by using a privacy planter. A great Do-It-Yourself project for this summer, it looks great and is functional as well! The basic idea of it is a trellis and garden bed attached together. Planting vines or other vertical plants makes maximum use of the space and cover the holes of the trellis … [Read more...]
Simple and Easy Fencing
Spring is fading fast, and you still don't have a fence up after the heavy snows took it down. If you're finding yourself pressed for time, this DIY project may be for you. Your solution is vinyl fencing. This fencing is easy to put up and requires less maintenance than wood fences. You'll get a great look to your yard with less work for you. The steps to setting it up are simple. First, you need … [Read more...]
Build Your Own Brick Patio
If your patio is getting old and decrepit, it might be time to take advantage of the warm weather and build a new one. While it can be a bit costly in the short term between buying the materials and renting the necessary equipment, patios are a great investment in your home's equity as well as being a wonderful gift to yourself. What better way to spend the summer than outside on the patio you … [Read more...]
Beautify Your Urban Yard
When you have a small yard, you might feel disheartened about landscaping it. "How can I have a beautiful yard with such little space?" you might ask. But as you can see in the video below, there is no yard too small to be beautified into a wonderful space to enjoy. One principle for landscaping in a small area is use your space efficiently. The landowners in the video began with a yard that was … [Read more...]