Yard Maintenance

Decorative landscaping often incorporates the use of landscape gravel. Easily adding texture and color to garden surrounds, the prime value is in not having to replace it annually. A homeowner...

Centipede grass is a lawn grass that is typically found in subtropical coastal regions. It is sometimes called "Lazy Man's Grass" as it is well known for its ability to tolerate a certain amount...

Air and water hoses left lying about are unsightly, dangerous and can be severely damaged by exposure to the sun. Hoses should be stored on a reel to prolong their life and prevent accidents.There...

Water may seem like an infinite resource, but during the summer months the threat of drought can often severely limit its use. Use smart water conservation methods to reduce your family's water...

Leaf clean up in fall can be a real pain in the back. Everyone knows how hard it is to rake up leaves and what that does to your body. Bagging mowers are much better but make a mess out of the...

Husky power washers are good tools to have around the house, and are also good for light commercial use. Like any other tool, parts wear out and need to be repaired or replaced. Sometimes, the...

It's Spring, snow has melted, winter coats are put away, it's time to enjoy the outdoors and sitting on the deck again. First things first, the deck needs cleaning, save money by doing it...

Wood fences offer the privacy and sturdiness that many homeowners seek by putting up a fence. Not only do wood fences offer stability and cost efficiency, but they also require care that metal...

It is time for you to cut and edge your lawn. First, you go to your shed and take out your weed whacker. You try to start it, but nothing happens. You try to start it again, but once again,...

When the existing water hose is not long enough to reach the distant flowerbeds, it's time to extend the existing water hose line. Extending the existing water hose offers more flexibility than...

All of us have extra stuff just laying around in the shop or shed. So why not put some of it to use and that is just what I did in this article. I needed a hose rack and didn't want to drive all...

Learn How to Empty Fuel Tank by draining Fuel Hose to prepare your lawn mower for winter in this free lawn maintenance video from our yard work expert.

Learn how to use & maintain a pressure washer hose in this free video on power tool maintenance.

Build a drip watering system for outside plants and enjoy the freedom of travel without worrying that your garden, either planted or potted, will wilt and die without you. A drip watering system...

If you have trouble finding time to irrigate properly, and your water source is an inconvenient distance away, consider establishing a remote water system. It will require a few hours to install...

The carburetor on your lawn mower supplies and monitors the fuel-to-air ratio in proportion to the weight and speed of the engine. If it isn't working properly, you need to replace or clean the...