Furniture & Accessories
How to Build an Outdoor Bench
Carpentry, DIY Projects, Featured, Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden by Danny Lipford
This easy to build wooden outdoor bench is made from pressure treated wood and assembled using corrosion resistant screws to stand up to the elements. It’s perfect on a back porch for taking off muddy shoes or to as a table for potted plants. Here’s how to go about making it. Read in full.
How to Build a Patio Planter
DIY Projects, Decks and Patios, Featured, Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden by Danny Lipford
This outside planter is made entirely from pressure treated pine, so it will last for years. It’s easy to build and is perfect for a patio, deck or porch. Read more to find out everything you need to know to build it. Read in full.
How to Build a Backyard Arbor Swing
DIY Projects, Furniture & Accessories by Danny Lipford
This garden arbor is made from pressure treated lumber and fastened with galvanized nails. Read in full.
Nature’s Retreat Patio Furniture
Best New Products, Furniture & Accessories, Video by Jodi Marks
The Nature’s Retreat collection of patio furniture from Thomasville is made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified eucalyptus and all-weather wicker. Since eucalyptus is a fast growing tree, it’s more sustainable than many other woods, making it an eco-friendly choice. It comes in a rich, dark Espresso finish that will complement any porch or patio and is available at The Home Depot stores. Watch this video.
Propane Grill Safety Tips
Exterior, Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden, Quick Picks, Safety and Security by Ben Erickson
With summer in full swing, it’s important to keep a few safety tips in mind when using a gas grill:
- Always use a grill outside in an open area away from the house.
- Don’t store a propane tank in an enclosed area.
- Come straight home after having a tank filled and remove it from the car immediately.
- Don’t use a tank that is dented, rusted, or otherwise damaged.
- Never buy or accept an exhanged tank if the brass valve has turned a blue or green color.
- Turn off the burners and close the cylinder valve after each use.
- Keep a fire extinguisher, bucket of sand, or garden hose handy in case of fire.
- Never leave a lit grill unattended.
Easy Grill Cleanup
Decks and Patios, Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden, Quick Picks by Ben Erickson
To clean the gunk off the racks on your grill, wrap them in newspaper or paper towels and place them in a plastic garbage bag. Saturate the paper with household ammonia, tie the bag closed, and let it sit overnight. The next day take the racks out—being careful to avoid breathing the ammonia fumes—remove the paper, and spray the racks down with a hose. If needed, wash them in warm water with dishwashing liquid to remove any remaining residue. Rinse and dry.
Outdoor Kitchen: Taking the Inside Out
CBS The Early Show, Decks and Patios, Exterior, Furniture & Accessories, Kitchens and Baths, Landscaping & Design, Lawn and Garden by Danny Lipford
Outdoor kitchens have been rapidly gaining in popularity, which should come as no surprise. Seems like it gets harder to gather the family around the dinner table at night, but when you’re talking about a barbecue, the “whole fam damily” likes to show up! Read in full.
Spring Fix-Up: Valuable Tips For Inside And Out
Exterior, Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden, Repairs and Installation by Danny Lipford
Spring Cleaning doesn’t have to stop at the front door. In fact, you should probably clean the front door along with the rest of your home’s exterior. Danny gives tips for making spring cleaning easy and thorough. Read in full.
Birdbaths
Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden, Video by Danny Lipford
A birdbath makes a great addition to your landscape, but the debris and algae they collect are far less than attractive. Here’s a tip for getting the bath clean and keeping it clean. Watch this video.
Patio Table Planter
Container Gardens, Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden, Video by Danny Lipford
Take an old angel food cake pan and cut it about an inch from the top of the center tube and rolled edges. Slip the umbrella pole of your patio table through the angel food cake pan. The container can then be filled with fresh plants. Watch this video.
