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Creating a garden that engages all your senses
Last summer I stumbled onto something pretty cool - turning my boring backyard into a place that's actually fun to be in. I mean, I always liked gardening,…
My Backyard Shade Setup Is a Total Game Changer
Finally got around to setting up one of those wooden pergola kits from the hardware store. Took forever to assemble, but man...the shade and vibe is totally worth…
MY SPRINKLERS ARE DROWNING MY VEGGIES, SEND HELP
Last weekend I finally got around to setting up my garden sprinklers. Thought I was being smart by grouping everything together, but now my tomatoes are swimming and…
Swimming spots without chemicals - my little backyard experiment
Last summer I got fed up with chlorine smell and itchy skin, so I dug around online and ended up converting my old backyard pool into one of…
Invisible fences: a town where secrets are currency
I had this weird idea pop into my head earlier - imagine a town where privacy is literally the most valuable thing you own. Like, instead of money,…
Garden lattice mystery
I was out back yesterday, just messing around in the garden, when I noticed something weird about the old wooden lattice we put up last spring. A couple…
HOUSE UPKEEP IS DRAINING MY WALLET DRY
Seems like every single month there's something new with this house. Last month, the sink started dripping nonstop, and now the furnace is making weird noises, kind of…
Finally found window coverings I actually like
After months of indecision and way too many trips to home decor stores, I finally got some curtains that actually look good in my living room. You know…
Automatic wipers driving me nuts
Is it just me or does anyone else find those automatic windshield wipers super annoying? Mine either go full blast when there's barely a drizzle or just sit…
Keeping your yard alive when it's freezing outside
Just learned something kinda cool - apparently, leaving fallen leaves on your lawn during winter can actually protect the grass underneath from frost damage. I always thought you…
