Construction projects DONE RIGHT.
This time of year – heck, any time of year – it’s a good idea to be prepared for a storm or power outage with a portable generator. As you shop, you’ll run into a lot of different models with a wide variety of wattage capacities. How many watts do you need? You want to… Read More
Building a backyard pond is a fantastic way to make your property even more attractive and use an open space productively. They can even add value to your home! If you’re thinking about building a pond in your backyard, check out these fantastic videos. They have some great tips for constructing a pond on your… Read More
Every now and again, not too often, you may find yourself in need of a nice trench. Maybe it’s to lay a wire, install an irrigation system, extend a downspout, or something out of the ordinary. For projects like this, there are several options. You could rent a trencher, haul it to your property, then haul… Read More
Walkways are an attractive and useful addition to just about any property. Whether it’s an aesthetically appealing stone walkway around your home, or a utilitarian gravel path heading from your house to your barn, paths and walkways serve a number of purposes. In high-traffic areas of your lawn, they look much better than flattened, dead… Read More
Burning in the backyard can be an effective way to get rid of yard waste and certain household waste. Those stacks of bank statements and other documents? Incinerate them to ensure your privacy. Old newspapers and cardboard? Burn them to free up space. Piles of twigs and leaves? Throw them into the fire to clean… Read More
Whether for decorating a dull area, raising fish, summer swimming, or winter ice skating, a backyard pond is a fun and beautiful landscaping element to add to your property. And water gardening — nurturing aquatic plants in your pond — is one of the easiest ways to garden because there’s no hoeing, no weeding, and… Read More
If you own an ATV, UTV, or a lawn tractor of any size, you know that a dump trailer or cart is necessary to get the most utility out of your machine. But how do you go about choosing the right trailer or cart for you? As product development manager at DR Power Equipment, I’ve torture-tested… Read More
Potholes can get bigger and deeper over the winter if you don’t address the problem now. If you have a dirt or gravel driveway, you know that potholes can be a jarring experience. Before winter sets in, follow these simple driveway maintenance steps to fix existing potholes and keep new ones from forming. Potholes are… Read More