Riprap Edging – Rock Landscaping, Erosion Control & More!
What is riprap? Simply put, it is a permanent layer of large, angular, natural stone, cobbles, or even boulders typically used to armor, stabilize, and protect soil surface against soil …
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Ikea Detolf Hamster Cage – Everything You Need to Know
Ikea Detolf is a popular choice of a cage for those with some DIY skills. In the last several years, it became known as the IKEA Detolf hamster cage. Why? …
Grout Comes Off When Cleaning? Here’s How To Deal With It?
This is a situation many people face. You buy a new house, and while using a squeegee on the tile on the walls of the shower, you notice muddy sand …
8 Clever Ways To Recycle The Things Your Kids Outgrow
When kids outgrow their crib or kiddie pool, don’t throw them away–reuse them! Here’s some inspiration: Turn the old kiddie pool into a raised garden bed. The sandbox also makes …
Thinking Of Getting Chickens This Spring? Here's A Round-Up
Yesterday I went to the chicken coop and came back with a dozen eggs. I really like keeping chickens. Are you thinking of getting chickens this spring? Here’s a round-up …
Sweet-Smelling Flowers For The Garden
Between the herb garden and vegetable boxes and chicken coop, my yard is pretty utilitarian looking. This year, I’m going to put in some flower beds and shrubs to make …
Homegrown VS Store Bought Egg
Thinking of getting chickens this spring? Here’s the main reason to do it: homegrown eggs taste amazing. Here’s a visual representation of the difference. On the left, an egg my …
Lessons I Learned From My 2013 Garden
It’s funny how you can be in the middle of things and not realize how they appear from the outside. When I planted my vegetable garden, I didn’t realize how …
Holiday Cheer Cocktail
Last spring we made Champagne Lemon Floats by putting a scoop of homemade lemon sorbet in champagne. For the holidays, DIY Cocktails and I decided to take that one step …
Replacing Unitaskers with Multitaskers
When I first saw this Trio lasagna pan, I thought it was kind of cool. But then I thought about my lasagna pan and how I use it for many …
Does Having Chickens Save Money?
We have decided to get chickens. I have three reasons for wanting to get chickens. They are: 1. Fresh eggs—Obviously, chickens lay eggs. 2. Free manure for the garden—Chicken manure …