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July Lawn & Garden To-Do List

Featured, Gardening Basics, Lawn and Garden by Julie Day

July Lawn and Garden To-Do List

Rainfall is scarce in July, and soaring temperatures can cause your garden and lawn to slow down and conserve energy. Vegetable gardens kick into high gear and need some extra attention to stay happy. Other plants in your garden can benefit from special treatment as well. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

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(692) DIY Installation Projects for Your Home

Doors and Windows, Electrical and Lighting, Featured, Flooring, Garage and Storage, Painting & Finishing, Plumbing, Repairs and Installation, Today's Homeowner by Danny Lipford

(692) DIY Installation Projects for Your Home

Here are six simple do-it-yourself projects that can solve some common home improvement problems around your home. Read on to find out how to coat a garage floor, replace a security light, install bifold closet doors, refurbish an entry door, replace a showerhead, and install a tile floor. Read in full.

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How to Build a Compost Bin

DIY Projects, Featured, Green Home, Lawn and Garden, Organic Gardening, Soil & Fertilizer by Danny Lipford

How to Build a Compost Bin

Composting lawn and garden waste is a great way to obtain organic material for your garden while reducing the environmentally negative aspects of trucking yard waste to the landfill. This DIY compost bin is easy to build and made from pressure treated wood so it will last for many years to come. Read in full.

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How to Build an Outdoor Bench

Carpentry, DIY Projects, Featured, Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden by Danny Lipford

How to Build an Outdoor Bench

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.

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Summer Lawn Care Guide

Featured, Lawn Care, Lawn and Garden by Julie Day

Summer Lawn Care Guide

If spring lawn care is about getting your lawn healthy and green, summer lawn care is about KEEPING it healthy while temperatures soar and rainfall becomes a fleeting memory. It’s also about maintaining a lawn that can withstand all the barbecues, games, parties, and running feet that summer has to offer. Here are some tips for keeping your lawn in shape over those long, hot days of summer. Read in full.

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Lawn Mower Maintenance

CBS The Early Show, Exterior, Featured, Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden by Danny Lipford

Lawn Mower Maintenance

Performing a bit of simple, routine maintenance on your lawn mower will make it last longer, and keep it running smoothly all summer long. From changing the oil and spark plug to cleaning the air filter and sharpening the blade, here’s what you need to know to keep your mower running its best. Read in full.

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How to Prepare for a Hurricane and Other Natural Disasters

Featured, Safety and Security by Ben Erickson

How to Prepare for a Hurricane and Other Natural Disasters

From hurricanes and floods to tornadoes and fires, natural disasters are a homeowner’s worst nightmare. While August through October are the peak months of hurricane season, being prepared for a natural disaster isn’t just confined to a few months out of the year or those living along the coast. Here are a few basic steps you can take now to prepare for the worst. Read in full.

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June Lawn & Garden To-Do List

Featured, Gardening Basics, Lawn and Garden by Julie Day

June Lawn & Garden To-Do List

June marks the official start of summer and is a great month for working in the garden. Most parts of the country are green and teeming with birds, butterflies, and flowers; but the heat is not yet unbearable and summer drought hasn’t taken hold. Read on for a list of tasks to complete in your lawn and garden during June. Read in full.

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How to Build a Patio Planter

DIY Projects, Decks and Patios, Featured, Furniture & Accessories, Lawn and Garden by Danny Lipford

How to Build a Patio Planter

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.

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How to Build a Stackable Block Retaining Wall

Concrete and Masonry, DIY Projects, Featured, Landscaping & Design, Lawn and Garden, Repairs and Installation by Julie Day

How to Build a Stackable Block Retaining Wall

Retaining walls can be a great way to help with erosion and create a beautiful, usable garden space. Thanks to interlocking, stackable blocks, the project can be completed in a weekend. Building a retaining wall is a lot of work, but it’s something most homeowners can handle, as long as you’re able to do some heavy lifting and are willing to get dirty. Here’s what you need to know to build your own stackable block retaining wall. Read in full.

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