How to host a Halloween party and NOT freeze your ass off.

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Yes, it's almost November and the weather is chilly, most outdoor grilling parties have come to a close and moved indoors for tailgating. I'd like us to all go back outdoors for one last bash. Halloween is a big holiday on our block for both kids and adults. Because Halloween is on a Saturday … [Read more...]

How to make a lasagna garden

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No, it’s not what you are thinking, there is no red sauce involved. Lasagna gardening is the most inexpensive way to get amazing soil. So what is lasagna gardening? It is a technique that involves strategically layering organic material that will decompose to create a rich growing material. This … [Read more...]

DIY Outdoor Kitchen HOW TO

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As I mentioned in the previous blog post, I had the idea to make this outdoor kitchen about a year ago. I’ve had great success using file cabinets outdoors for many years now. What I had found from my previous experiments had been that file cabinets, if spray painted, don’t rust while in the … [Read more...]

add ART to your yard!

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Let’s face it it’s HOT outside and right now is not the time to be out in the garden, well except perhaps to pull the weeds. (wink) But now is the time to think about what other types of elements might add interest to your yard during these hot times. And for this I recommend ART. Below are … [Read more...]

Best back to school porch pictures!

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It's been a long time tradition to photograph the first day of school. Have you noticed how most of the pictures are taken outside, either on the front porch, by the front door or in the yard? Well, that’s where I come in with some tips to spruce up your front porch so you can take those awesome … [Read more...]