Outdoor

MyFixitUpLife talk show: Fall For Your Garden

Yes, we know it’s still summer, but now is the perfect time to start planning your fall gardening. Margaret Roach, from the popular garden site…

Countertop composting at our house

Composting is a lifestyle that extends from the garden on to the countertop. We have a new addition to our garden: a compost bin made…

Compost Stew: Lexi’s book review

Today I am reviewing a book about compost called Compost Stew. It’s a book that is the alphabet and teaches children about compost. There are so…

FixitUpFinds: Solar-powered RainPerfect Pump

The RainPerfect Pump looks like a great solution primarily because it’s solar powered and secondarily because it’s inexpensive. The water pressure is enough to run…

FixitUp Find: A Four-Season Mower

August and September are normally the best time of year to buy lawnmowers, but if you just can’t wait, a lot of stores are having…

Pre-treating Pressure-Treated Wood

Question: I’m planning to build a pergola. I’ve heard that you’re supposed to stain the end-grain of the wood to maximize its life. I’m building…

Fun fountain: 3-layered kiddie pool

There’s a reason we follow DiggersList on Twitter, and a 3-layered kiddie pool fountain proves it in spades. When a Find can bring a smile…