Exterior and Landscape

Tapping your own maple trees is a rewarding experience. It’s extremely easy to do and typically doesn’t require any tools or equipment you don’t already have.

If you have a winch handy, it may just be the easiest way to remove a small stump or shrub. We tested on an old shrub and had success with very little effort.

There is an easy way to cut down high tree branches (we’re talking 30 feet plus) without training to be an acrobat, buying climbing equipment or paying a professional hundreds of dollars.

If your lawnmower battery didn’t survive the winter, don’t give up on it just yet. It may make a full recovery with a little help.

We know that David Hasselhoff would pay a contractor to remove a shrub or bush from his yard but the rest of us usually take care of something like this ourselves.

Sealing a driveway is something that any homeowner can do. It’s a beginner-level job that doesn’t require any special skills.

For a few reasons explained in the post, a good shovel is worth the very minimal investment of about $25.

A quick story on how I almost became a victim of what appears to be a common asphalt paving scam.

Vinyl Lattice is an excellent way to improve your deck, porch or garden aesthetics in a maintenance-free way. The installation differs from wood lattice in a few important ways.