Having fun in the outdoors!!
This post will take a look at natural flea and tick repellent products that are for sale on the web. Products which have ingredients from plants that are naturally repelling to insects. We will do a comparison of three products and see how they stack up. Things are starting to warm up so this could … Read more
Up until now I have been discussing how to make your outside space more enjoyable while avoiding one major detractor. BUGS !! They seem to know when we are outside just lying in wait. So let’s take a look at some plants that help repel insects which may help us control these little party poopers … Read more
Quite frankly, many of us do not have gobs of money to be throwing at our outside spaces. Even if we do, Sometimes we are just looking for something a little simpler. So I have decided to make this post about deck and patio designs that are a little more laid back. Salvaged Items Let … Read more
This is a project that you really cannot do wrong. A stepping stones garden path can be as rustic or as clean lined as you like. Make it fit your location. Stone Paths Many of us may be able to find nice flat stones for our stepping stones garden path on our properties. Any stone … Read more
One of the most widely used hardscape materials today is concrete retaining wall blocks. You have surely seen them somewhere in your neighborhoods either used in commercial or residential landscapes. Their ease of use is a big factor. This post will be about their use and design options. The Blocks These products are made by … Read more
There is one natural material that you may have plenty of, right in your backyard. That material is stone, or rocks as some folks call them. I would like to touch on some procedures for making use of this beautiful material. So let’s see how to build a rock wall. Rocks According to your geographic … Read more
I did a post a little while ago about gazebo planning. I know it was fun for me and if it got you thirsting for more info as it did me then check out this site, Fifthroom.com. In this article I will focus on Fifthroom gazebos. Fifthroom.com Fifthroom was started as a small store opened … Read more
For most of us a big part of the whole patio/deck experience is cooking our meals on a grill or something similar. For that reason I have decided to look at some outdoor cooking area ideas to help us plan for an entertaining cooking area. Planning Planning out our outdoor cooking area ideas can be … Read more
I know if you own a flagstone patio, you have possibly encountered some loose stones a time or two. This repair is not really too hard to make. So let me show you how to repair flagstone patio loose stones. Assess the problem The first thing you will need to do is to determine just … Read more
Gazebo: A roofed structure that offers an open view of the surrounding area, typically used for relaxation or entertainment. That’s the definition and what better description. So let us take a look at some outdoor gazebo ideas. Soft Top Gazebos – A nice place to rest in the shade I’m sure if you have ever … Read more
