Category: Outside The House

Have you seen temporary fences installed on yards and in front of buildings in winter and wondered what they are and what they do? They're known as snow fences and have a few specific purposes and...

You may have seen small gaps in the outer brick wall of your home and wonder if the builder simply forgot to fill it in or if there is something else going on... It turns out that these gaps in...

Rubber mulch made from recycled tires is an increasingly popular option in place of traditional wood mulch for your garden. Available in multiple colors, it can be a great alternative for a number of...

When spring arrives and your lawn is starting to repair itself for the upcoming summer, two things you can do to help your grass grow healthier are core aeration and dethatching. These are two things...

While you can get rid of wasps using chemicals such as an insecticide spray or powder, perhaps you aren't interested in using a commercial product to kill them. Maybe you simply want to ward them...

Owning a house with a pool is a great choice if you're looking at spending more time at home in the summer and are happy to entertain in your backyard rather than going to a public pool or beach....