Spring is just around the corner. Well, not according to Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog. He predicted six more weeks of winter. Boo! But, now is a good time to start thinking about outdoor renovations.
I start making a list of the plants that I want to plant and any improvements [...]

April is almost over and it is time to start getting your pool ready for the summer. My kids love swimming in the pool and are always looking for new kinds of pool floats. Last year they had a blow up alligator that they loved. This year, I might try this cool [...]

If you are getting older like I am, you might notice that it is getting harder and harder to read the small print! There are many different kinds of magnifying glass can help those who have difficulties with small print. FirstStreetOnline.com is a shopping site dedicated to “Boomers and Beyond”. They offer [...]

If you have a fireplace, or want to add a fire table or pit to your backyard, then try this cool site – AllBackYardFun.com. I had never heard of fire glass before, so I read up about it on their website. Fire Glass burns cleaner and more efficiently then conventional gas logs and [...]

Now that Halloween is fast approaching, I need to check my landscape lighting to make sure that it is all working correctly. We have some solar lights around our landscaping and sometimes they don’t work correctly. I like to have the walkway lit so that the kids do not trip on their way [...]

Amazon is having a terrific sale on a Strathwood Gazebo with Mesh Cover. The Gazebo has a sturdy steel frame and is 9.8 feet square and 8.8 feet at the center point. It has a mesh cover which keeps bugs out, but lets the breeze in. You need to assemble it [...]

Summer is almost here and it is a great time to think about outdoor furniture. There are different types of furniture for varying budgets and styles.

Plastic – it’s affordable and it’s relatively sturdy. And now it comes in all different styles and colors. Plus, you can buy it anywhere
Metal and Mesh – [...]

Here is a perfect Father’s Day Gift. Dick’s Sporting Goods has a Hammock on sale for only $29.96, plus you can take an additional $10 off and shipping is only $9.99.
This Spartan Sports hammock and stand gives you an easy place to relax with a cool and comfortable sailcloth material and a [...]

The Home Depot has a new Garden Club newsletter that is free! Just supply your name and email address and you will receive a free newsletter. Each newsletter features national gardening news, regional reports, tips and tricks and know-how. Plus you also receive exclusive offers and coupons! If you are starting [...]