Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Transform your yard into an outdoor oasis with tips for outdoor living and landscaping including gardens, decks, outdoor kitchens and more!
Snow removal tips to remove snow the easy way. Snow removal this winter means getting out the shovels, snow blower, and the calcium chloride. Be sure to shovel safely by pacing yourself and shoveling right after the snowstorm, so you don't end up hurting your back.
Get water conservation and landscape design tips, including the seven principles of xeriscape, a water-saving landscape design that is environmentally friendly and pleasing to the eye. Xeriscape saves water, and with careful design planning and the right choice of low-water plantings, you will have a beautiful, sustainable landscape that conserves water.
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I live in a new townhouse community in Myrtle Beach, SC, where we have 256 units and the roads were paved about 18 months ago. My question is, do we need to sealcoat surfaces now, as the pavers who do this work say we should? The cost is over $20,000. When I lived in New …
Summer is a popular time to build a deck or a patio so that you can spend time enjoying the great outdoors. But which surface is really the best? Deciding whether a deck or patio makes the most sense is part structural and part personal choice. If your back door is close to the ground …
After last summer’s high water bills, I’d like to make some changes to my landscaping that’ll preserve its good looks without wasting water and costing me a bundle. Got any suggestions to get me started in my water-saving quest?
Our patio and home are 43 years old. Over the years the patio has developed some uneven sections that have been corrected with mud-jacking. Now we are considering rejuvenating the look of the patio by having it professionally stenciled. We’ve been told that they clean the patio, then spray the color of our choice then …
I have a home with concrete driveway and walk – is concrete sealer recommended to seal the concrete from oil and water? If so, which type of sealer is best for longevity and effectiveness? I also have some areas that need repair. Can I just patch them with mortar? BoppN 11-20-06 3:21pm I absolutely …
Get tips on drought resistant landscaping that will keep your lawn and plants watered, while giving you a beautiful drought resistant landscape.
Tips to help you find the best gas grill by checking the hardware, burners and warranties. Today’s gas grills are better than ever and have lots of cool features to make cooking carefree.
