Expert Advice on Home Improvement

There are two types of weed barriers that you can install in your garden to prevent any unwanted plant growth: plastic and fabric. Plastic barriers are resistant to water while fabric barriers allow water to permeate. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Sharp tools make all the difference when tackling pruning chores. Plants will recover more quickly from clean cuts, and your muscles will thank you as well. Even quality pruning shears and hedge clippers need sharpening from time to time to maintain their edge, and it makes a great project on a cold or rainy day. Read on to find out how to sharpen your pruning tools.

A garden hose that leaks is both an annoyance and a waste of water. So whether you left your hose out in freezing weather, ran over it with the lawn mower, or your dog used it as a chew toy; the good news is that repairing it can be done in about five minutes for less than $5. Read on to find out how. Read in full.

If you’re tired of pumping up the tire on your wheelbarrow when it goes flat, consider replacing it with a solid, universal wheelbarrow tire. As the name implies, solid tires aren’t inflated with air, so they never go flat. Universal wheelbarrow tires come with different parts and adapters to allow it to fit your most models of wheelbarrows. Watch this video.

Properly maintained quality garden tools are a joy to use and can last for generations. And, like most things, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Regularly cleaning and oiling your garden tools will prevent rust, keep them sharper, and allow the handles to stay strong. Read on to find out how to get your garden tool in shape and keep them that way.

One way to make your yard work easier on the environment with propane powered lawn equipment like the LEHR Eco Blower and Eco Trimmer. Powered by clean burning propane, these award winning lawn and garden tools emit 70% less hydrocarbons, 96% fewer carcinogens, and 97% less particulates than gasoline powered models. Watch this video.

The Awesome Auger attaches to an electric drill for digging 3”- 4” diameter holes in your yard for fence posts or planting flowers or small plants in your garden. While the shaft on the Awesome Auger wasn’t as long as it appeared on TV, it drilled holes in compacted soil quickly and easily. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Rain barrels are a great way to save and store water for use on your lawn or garden. While commercial models are available, you can also make your own rain barrel from a plastic garbage can. Watch our video on How to Make a Rain Barrel for Your Yard to find out how. Watch this video.

It’s important to keep you lawn watered during dry weather, but timed sprinkler systems often cut on when watering isn’t needed. The Wireless Moisture Sensor from Vigorouses uses a remote sensor to monitor moisture levels in the soil. It then relays the information to the timer to prevent it from cutting on unnecessarily. Watch this video.

The TouchStart string trimmer from Ryobi features an easy to use 12-volt, battery powered, electric starting system that makes pulling cords a thing of the past. The powerful one horsepower, 30cc, 2-cycle gas engine is designed to produce lower emissions. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.