Lawn & Garden

How to make a fun succulent birdhouse planter

Make a happy little succulent planter from a little $1 birdhouse. Birdhouse planters make me smile. And, succulents have been so…

6 years ago

How-to: Tips to stain and seal a raised garden bed

Raised garden bed stain tips: Some simple tools, tips and techniques to minimize frustration and get the coverage that makes…

7 years ago

Man Vs. Lawn: How to build an awesome raised garden bed!

I loved making this raised garden bed. Want one for yourself? Here comes the how-to. Note: We partnered with Wood…

7 years ago

Here’s how we made a tall planter box from pallets for Habitat ReStore

We chose an elevated planter box, because it is versatile for most spaces and easy-to-use as a garden box or…

7 years ago

How to sharpen a lawnmower blade and clean the mower deck

So this was a fun discovery: I can sharpen a lawnmower blade with a Dremel tool and metal grinding attachment.…

7 years ago

How to make a croquet set at home.

If Thor made a croquet set, he'd have this one. Big. Bad. Burned. And ready to bring the thunder. Want…

7 years ago

MyFixitUpLife Book Review: Big Impact Landscaping by Sara Bendrick

Sara Bendrick has put together one of the most informative, friendly, and deep-dive landscape project books I have seen. Not…

7 years ago

How to Update Your Shed This Weekend

Need to update your shed? Here's how to update a shed with a ramp and some gardening features in a…

7 years ago

Workbench woodworking projects: The cooler cooler, AKA garden planter

This is one of those woodworking projects that started as one thing---a raised garden planter---then took on a new life…

7 years ago

Any backyard can be transformed into a little backyard retreat

Any backyard has room for a little cozy spot to sit and relax. Whether it's a tiny balcony in the…

8 years ago