How To Remove A Rust Stain Off Concrete Or Bluestone

By Robert Robillard

Techniques and Tips For Cleaning Rust From Concrete Remove stubborn rust stain fast and easily. Many homes have concrete and blue-stone walkways, steps and patios.  The problem is rust stains can occur from patio furniture, umbrella stands, fire pits or toys.  These stains can very difficult to remove. Detailed below step by step are the…

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Protect Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Wires

By Robert Robillard

Protect exterior wires from damage: A few years ago I installed low voltage wires  in my yard.  Most of these wires are buried under bark mulch or are installed in conduit. this article will show you an inexpensive tip on how to protect low voltage landscape lighting wires. Instead of placing my low voltage transformers in my…

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Planting A Tree

By Robert Robillard

How To Plant A Tree Planting a tree can be a rewarding and fun time.  It also has the potential to transform a landscape. Pick A Tree For The Location: Before buying a tree remember to pick the right tree for its location.  What I mean is choose a tree that will grow and compliment…

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Stone Walls

By Robert Robillard

The Art of Stone Walls  You don’t have to be a New Englander to appreciate a well-built stone wall, though it probably helps. The first settlers found stone everywhere, pushed up by the ground as it froze and thawed. Fortunately, the same stones that stopped the plow, defined the boundaries of newly cleared fields. Decades…

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ECHO Pro Attachment Series

By Robert Robillard

ECHO Pro Attachment Series: Labor Saving And High Value Meet! As a carpenter I’m always looking for a quality tool that will give me the most options to get things done, saving me time and money. That desire translates over to my home well. Working in the yard can be a great source of stress relief…

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WarmlyYours Snow Melting System Hard At Work!

By Robert Robillard

WarmlyYours Snow Melting System Hard At Work! In the North East winter means shoveling and salting your walkway and stairs.  The problem is salt destroys stonework and black ice can cause falls.  One bad fall can result in a broken hip, leg or cause you to throw your back out.  Heating a driveway or walkway…

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Home Composting

By Robert Robillard

In 1993 Massachusetts banned yard waste from trash in an effort to reduce landfill garbage and save money. Home composting is not new, many people utilize this process to receive the benefits of a rich soil additive with the goal of greener lawns and gardens, reduced need for pesticides, reduced trash collection fees and a…

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Installing Snow Melting Cables Under A Walkway

By Robert Robillard

Slippery Walkways are Dangerous:  Install A Snow Melting System In the Northeast winter means shoveling and salting your walkway and stairs.  The problem is salt destroys stonework and black ice can cause falls. One bad fall can result in a broken hip, leg or cause you to throw your back out.  Heating a driveway or…

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