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    12 Tips for Planning the Ultimate Backyard Barbecue

    For a truly impressive backyard barbecue, you need the right tools and a great plan for a successful day out...


    12 Best Curb Appeal Ideas for Any Budget

    Whether you're putting your house on the market soon or simply want to make the exterior as beautiful and welcoming...


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    How to Reseed a Lawn

    If your lawn is weedy or your grass is in poor shape, establish a healthy new lawn by starting over....


    10 Easy Vegetables Any Gardener Can Grow

    Now that you've got some time on your hands, it's time to tackle that vegetable garden. Growing vegetables is easy...


    Five Solutions for a shabby deck

    To revive a shabby deck, there are five main directions you can go, and we'll guide you through them all.


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    13 Tips for Getting Rid of Crabgrass for Good

    Follow these tips to defend your turf from crabgrass and be one step closer to having a perfect lawn


    Tips for Making Portable Tools for Your Workshop

    In the workshop, garage, basement or shed, having wheels on your tools and equipment means you can easily move them...


    11 Essentials for Your Spring Maintenance Checklist

    These jobs are best done during warm months, so make them part of your regular spring home maintenance routine.


    Xeriscape Gardening: Growing Plants With Less Water

    Save water and still have a beautiful garden!


    Getting the Kinks Out: Finding a Garden Hose that Actually Works

    I'm on a quest for the perfect garden hose.



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    Fall Lawn Care: Keep a Healthy Yard Through Winter

    Lawn care tips you need to do in winter.


    Five Easy Ways to Reduce Yard Work

    Make yardwork less of a chore with these tips.


    Entrance Gates: Replacement Tips

    How to create a sturdy gate for your fence.

    Keep rodents and pests out of your garden containers

    A few small additions in the beginning can go a long way.


    Drip Irrigation for Vegetables

    Learn how to get stress-free vegetable garden irrigation.


    Sharpening Knives, Scissors and Tools

    13 expert sharpening tips and tools to make the job easier - no more dull DIY and garden tools!


    11 Tips for a Lush Lawn

    Use these tips to have the best lawn in the neighborhood!


    Garden Shed Illustrations and Materials List

    These illustrations and this materials list are a part of the Garden Shed that appeared in the July/August, 2008 issue...


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    10 Best Plants that Bloom in the Winter

    Give your home's landscaping a pop of color even during the dark, dreary months of winter. These winter blooming plants...

    Earn up to 50 Carhartt Bucks When You Shop Carhartt Gear

    Refresh your performance gear wardrobe and earn Carhartt Bucks at the same time! Shop for all your favorites during this...


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    11 Best Leaf Rakes of 2023

    Some rakes are better suited to certain tasks than others. Learn about different types of leaf rakes — and which...


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    What Happens To Leaves During Winter?

    Understanding the purpose of winter leaves can create a healthier lawn, while giving soil and wildlife a boost.


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    The 6 Types of Soil For Your Garden

    Gardening is just as much about cultivating your soil as it is cultivating your plants. Here's a look at the...


    8 Best Lawn Dethatching Rakes to Clear Unwanted Debris

    Keep your greenery healthy by eliminating thatch buildup in your yard with the best manual and tow-behind dethatching rakes.


    The 7 Best Leaf Blowers to Clear Your Yard of Leaves and Debris

    If you're in the market for the best leaf blower, we found the top-rated options to clear off lawns, walkways,...