“Industrious children make industrious adults,” my mom used to say as she encouraged my sister and I to help around the house and yard when we were growing up. And it seems like there might be some truth to her statement. It appears early habits and behaviors may help shape an individual's future actions and attitudes. Children who learn how to work hard, be diligent, and take … [Read more...] about Fourteen Outdoor Activities You Can Do With Your Kids
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DIY a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
This step-by-step tutorial is sponsored by Lowe’s Home Improvement and will help you to construct a beautiful cedar raised bed vegetable garden, fill it up with soil and plants and outfit it with a drip irrigation system! Building a raised vegetable garden is an awesome weekend project and can bring so many benefits for your family. Growing vegetables can provide an … [Read more...] about DIY a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Spring Cleaning with an Electric Pressure Washer
This DIY tutorial is sponsored by Lowe’s Home Improvement and is designed to help you understand the basics of pressure washing, some handy accessories and the capabilities of new electric models. Spring is a great time to clean the exterior of your home (especially this year when a lot of us are trying to find things to do to keep busy around the house)! The winter grime … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning with an Electric Pressure Washer
Get Your Lawn Ready for Spring
This DIY tutorial is sponsored by Lowe’s Home Improvement. A healthy lawn takes some dedication to making sure it has the right nutrients and preventing and eliminating weeds. Here are some of the fundamental tips to help you develop a great lawn and prepare it for the summer heat! A great lawn can be both beautiful and functional. To me there is nothing like the sparkle … [Read more...] about Get Your Lawn Ready for Spring
Transform a Water Trough into a Planter
This simple DIY tutorial will allow you to modify a galvanized metal water trough and transform it into a gorgeous planter in a hour! Making raised bed planters that look good can be a really time consuming process. There are a few items that can be easily be repurposed into a planter and a metal water trough is one of the nicest looking and most cost effective solutions out … [Read more...] about Transform a Water Trough into a Planter