Hidden Water Basin

By Robert Robillard

Building a Disappearing Fountain Basin In part 1 of Building a disappearing water fountain, I detailed the steps in Building a Hidden Water Basin with a glazed pot that was a gift from a friend.  Learn how How To Build A Disappearing Water Fountain with this step by step guide. We chose the spot, shown below, for…

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Using a Cable to Hang String Lights

By Robert Robillard

Freestanding Solution for Hanging String Lights If you’re looking for a great way to illuminate your outdoor living areas, string lights are great option. String lights can enhance a patio or outdoor space by adding a warm glow and dispersed light, but they can be tricky to hang if you don’t have trees or other…

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How To Build An Outdoor Shower

By Robert Robillard

Outdoor Showers This article will discuss planning considerations for, and show you how to build an outdoor shower. Days of Old Outdoor Showers Outdoor showers used to be associated just with beach houses, cottages or houses with a pool.  Not anymore, outdoor showers are growing in popularity, and powered by the desire of residents longing…

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Cedar Flower Boxes

By Robert Robillard

Building Cedar Window Boxes For the last year or so I’ve wanted to replace the old beat up Pine flower boxes hanging on my shed. Today, while cleaning my workshop, I found some scrap cedar which was exactly what I needed to build new cedar flower boxes. Sourcing Material I like using Cedar because it’s naturally insect…

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Fall Maintenance and Clean-up

By Rob Foster

Rake in Fall Profits with High Productivity Leaf Clean Up Fall maintenance and clean-up can be a highly profitable season depending upon how efficiently companies service multiple accounts in a tight time window. It also requires convincing customers of the importance of weekly service because leaves deprive grass of sun and oxygen. Both of which…

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Fall Lawn Care

By Robert Robillard

Lawn Care The best natural defense against insect and weed damage is a healthy, dense lawn. Many folks pay a lot of attention to theirs lawns in the spring and summer but loose interest in the fall. The fall season an important season to pay attention to lawn care, this is when your lawn starts…

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Gama Sonic Progressive GS-103 Solar LED Spotlight

By Robert Robillard

Gama Sonic Progressive GS-103 Solar LED Spotlight Review Outdoor landscape lighting is both functional and elegant. Landscape lighting can make your backyard or garden really pop at night. The reason why most people don’t install landscape lighting is that you have to bury low-voltage wire, connect them to the lights and to transformers. Solar Power Landscape…

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DeWalt 20v String Trimmer Review

By Jim Nadeau

DeWalt 20v Brushless Trimmer DCST920P1 Dewalt 20V XR Brushless 13″ String Trimmer (5.0Ah) This is the first battery powered trimer I have ever used.  I’ve spent a brief period of time lugging around a long extension cord for a corded trimmer, most of my experience is with a gas powered trimmer. The DeWalt 20v String Trimmer can…

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