A Texas couple transformed their backyard into a pirate-themed playland. (Pirate Ship Playhouse Facebook) A simple wish for a pirate ship playhouse turned into a years-long quest that’s capturing the imaginations of both children and adults. Read to see how a Texas couple went somewhat “overboard” to transform a plain backyard into a nautical pirate … Read more
Backyard gardening can improve your mental health with minimal effort on your part. Join landscape designer and Done-In-A-Weekend Projects host Doug Scott to learn how. This post is sponsored by Exmark. Gardening can take your mind off of daily stresses. (happy_finch, Getty Images) Benefits of Backyard Gardening The positive impacts of gardening are almost endless, … Read more
Enjoy a perfect slice of backyard life by making a DIY pizza oven stand. No day full of family, friends, and fun is complete without a great dinner to close out the night — and pizza makes for the perfect topping to any backyard party. Follow along with Doug Scott, landscape designer and host of … Read more
Boosting your home’s curb appeal doesn’t require a massive amount of time and effort. Here are five modern front porch ideas — best of all, you can tackle all of these projects in just one weekend. This front porch is low to the ground, and the homeowners don’t have special accessibility needs, so we removed the … Read more
Running out of room to plant things? Don’t fret! Instead, look up — and create a vertical garden. Whether you’re planting an herb garden or an array of annuals, this build is bound to boost your backyard’s appearance. Even better, you can use vertical gardens to create consistent aesthetics throughout your yard, defining separate living … Read more
Front porch railing — some homeowners love it, some hate it, and some absolutely need it. This railing can make your front porch feel cozy or claustrophobic. Whether or not you need it is up to you and your style. There are four basic components of front porch railing. What are the Parts in Front … Read more
Some plants grow better together. Companion planting is an ancient practice where two different plants, often vegetables, are planted together to benefit one or both of them. Because of that, this simple gardening technique will have you enjoying a harvest you’ve only ever dreamed of. One of the best examples of companion planting is the Three … Read more
As most people know, one home improvement project often leads to another. After Lisa Young and her husband repainted their home exterior, suddenly the concrete perimeter foundation looked ugly. That’s when Young found SpreadStone™ Decorative Concrete Resurfacing Kits and got hooked on Daich Coatings DIY projects. For the foundation perimeter, she chose the Lake Rock color of SpreadStone. … Read more
Off-roading through the mountains. Camping under autumn leaves. Or simply getting your home ready to handle possible home emergencies. Each situation demands people be prepared. An essential part of that preparation is having sufficient amounts of clean water. “Whether you’re traveling away from home or getting your home ready for possible storm problems, it’s critical … Read more
As an important aspect of Healthy Aging® Month in September, Scepter® reminds consumers to re-evaluate the products they use around the home. Seeking out easy-to-open and simple-to-use products can relieve the pressure and strain on aging wrists and hands. “As we grow older, we need to look for products that are more ergonomically comfortable,” says Daniel Marshall, vice president … Read more