Tips for Watering the Lawn :: Overseeding and Watering Grass Seed
If you've read my post on my visit to Oregon and the NexGen Research Center, you know, then, just how important conserving water is these days. And … if you're a red-blooded...
Tag Archives: Exteriors
Building Moxie Tours John Deere Horicon Works
I had the opportunity for a brief visit and tour of Horicon Works last week. Located about a 45-minute ride north east of Madison, WI in the Horicon Marsh, Horicon Works has...
Installing a Genie PowerMax 1500 Garage Door Opener
While I did not get the homeowner experience on the install, I did get a fascinating glimpse into the world of the installer to complement (and juxtapose) my visit to the Genie...
How to Grow a Healthy Lawn :: 5 Secrets to a Beautiful Lawn
How you seed can be broken into one of three areas, and which circumstance you encounter often dictates what type of product you need. We’ll call these areas: new seeding, re-seeding (or...
How to Prepare to Install an Irrigation System
I don’t know about you, but I dream of the day when I no longer need to move my sprinkler (attached to a hose) across my lawn in order to properly water...
Notes from Providence :: Welcome to JLC Live – the Saw Dust Show
I was able to acquire the press pass for the 49th edition of JLC Live, but experienced the show as a regular attendee. As Hanley Wood (the producers of the event) put...
Ready, Set, MOW! :: Mower Maintenance with John Deere
As the days get warmer and longer, lawn care will soon be part of the weekly routine. To ensure you’re spending more time enjoying your weekend, make sure you’re taking good care...
Tips for Designing a Backyard Pond :: Building a Luxury Landscape
When designing a backyard pond your goal should be to create a pond that looks like it has always existed in the landscape; incorporating natural, flowing lines with a variety of rock...
DAP 3.0 Review :: Caulking Wood Siding at a Brick Chimney
DAP 3.0 is paintable in 30 minutes which helps complete the job faster and saves time. In addition, DAP 3.0™ is 100% waterproof and is water resistant in 30 minutes which reduces...
Helpful Hints for Choosing the Best Exterior Paint Colors
One difficult exterior renovation decision that many homeowners face is what color to paint the outside of the house. After all, it’s not something you do very often, and no one wants...
Common Code Requirements For Decks :: Posts, Footers, Stairs + Common Violations
Many homeowners dream of having a deck, and every home should be entitled to have one, right? Well, it depends on where you live. Each city in the U.S. has requirements about...
Overview of Garage Door Materials :: A Look at Wood, Steel, Fiberglass and More
Finding the perfect garage door is all about selecting the best material and style to suit your needs and the aesthetic of your home. There is a variety of garage door materials,...