Other Recreation

Purchasing an above-the-ground pool for those hot summer days is a great way to relax and cool off. But if your above-the-ground easy-set pool is not installed properly, it will be anything but...

Coastal erosion occurs most often in river deltas or coastlines with soft sediment and numerous beaches that can be easily affected by the movement of waves and tides. While rain and ocean are the...

All children love to play, and going on the swings, slides and jungle gyms of playgrounds is a large part of their entertainment. Until recently, children who were disabled, especially those who...

if you've spent any time at the ocean, you've probably seen somebody's beach umbrella snatched up by a burst of wind and sent cartwheeling along the shoreline. Hopefully no one got knocked upside...

Everyone, no matter what age you are, likes building beach sand castles. I have been building them for many years with children and grandchildren. Enjoy my tips and build yourself a one of a kind...

The wind is your enemy when it comes to keeping an umbrella upright at the beach. Here is a good way to prevent the wind from taking your umbrella.

Most commonly played in France, petanque is a variation of the game of boules; it also is very similar to bocce. To play, competitors stand inside a circle with their feet together and toss hollow...

When you are creating a golf course for home use, you will want to make the entire course as realistic as possible. This includes creating bunkers, or sand traps. Bunkers are not hard to...

If that old rifle sitting in the closet is in there because of a lackluster finish, then it's time to revive the shine it once had and put it out on display. A new finish on a worn stock can make...

This article will explain how to install an overlap pool liner in a round free standing swimming pool.

Cleaning a pool filter can be challenging, especially if you've never done it before!

An outdoor fire area brings outdoor living and entertaining to a whole new level. You can make a steel fire pit with some easily obtainable materials and a little bit of your own time and elbow...

I love the beach, except for certain aspects. I can't stand sand on my towel, or caked in places where it just shouldn't be. I've come up with a plan perfect for picky beach goers!

Plaster walls are the norm in modern construction. When done well, plaster walls can create a clean and stylish wall, but when improperly done or as they age, some plaster walls can become bumpy...

There is something about a circle that is pleasing to the eye. The symmetry works well in the landscape for garden beds, reflecting pools and patios. We feel comfortable on a patio that is a...

If you want to add value to your home and get a great space for entertaining, a rock patio is the perfect addition to any backyard. This is not a difficult task, and with the right tools and...

A day at the beach. The sun, the surf, building sand castles, eating a picnic. It just has relaxation written all over it. Well if you or your child has graduated from making the standard sand...

Going to the beach means more than soaking up the sun's rays and playing in the water. The sand and water can keep you or your children busy creating mountains and castles for hours. Make your...

Building sand castles may seem like child's play, but there isn't a better way to enjoy the sun at the beach. A big, beautiful castle will draw crowds of admirers. Besides that, using your...

Building a sand castle is a fun summertime activity that children and adults of all ages can enjoy. You can use water in sand castle building to create a stunning work of art and you don't even...

Sand castle building is a fabulous beach activity for kids and adults alike. With time, patience and a few tricks, you can build virtually any type of temporary sand sculpture that you can dream...

If you've admired the elaborate sand castles featured in sand sculpting competitions, you might wonder how the artists form these gravity defying structures. Learn how to strengthen your sand...

Building sand castles on the beach with nothing other than your two hands and a bucket can be a fun way to spend a day. But, for the more serious sand castle builder, using the right tools creates...

A sand castle can turn a regular slice of the beach into a work of art, but nothing ruins that sense of accomplishment more than the premature destruction of your sandy masterpiece. Here are some...

Some sand castle experts can build elaborate freestyle monuments carved with a plastic fork and knife, but most people prefer to create their sand castles with the help of forms. Start with a...

Simple tools, like a sand wedge, turn sand castle building into an art form. Constructing elaborate sand castles and sand sculptures requires more than a pail, shovel and steady hands. Sand wedges...

Creating fine details in a sand castle is easier than it sounds. Many sand architects are willing to share their secrets and techniques with any interested party. The secrets range from simply...

Sand castle building can be an impressive art form, yet it's an activity simple enough for small children to learn. It is important to know the basics of consistency, form and fortification...

Sand castle building contests are very popular and pop up on beaches in resort towns everywhere. If you enjoy building sand castles as a hobby, you might be interested in honing your skills to be...

If you're lucky enough to own a lake or lakeside property, you may dream of having your very own beach away from the beach. But there may be more involved in creating a beach than you think. You...

Idaho is home to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. These expansive dunes stretch across the high desert for 15 miles and reach points as high as 400 feet. The 10,000 acres of shifting sand offer a...