We’ve got a second-hand climbing frame in the yard that we got on eBay, but it’s time to upgrade it for our little girl. We’re looking at Gorilla Playsets, but are they a good US brand? Gorilla Playsets are made in the US and China, with components sorted and packaged at their factory in Canton, …
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We own quite a few DeWalt tools in our household, but are they a German or American brand? DeWalt power tools are made In the USA with parts manufactured in the US, Brazil, China, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Italy, and Mexico. DeWalt’s HQ is in Baltimore, Maryland, and they have seven factories across the United …
My wife would love a rock landscape area in our garden, but I’m worried this might attract bugs. Is this true? Rock landscaping does attract bugs, such as ants, termites, slugs, and snails, but is not so popular with larger creatures like rodents. However, smaller bugs are not all pests and can live relatively unseen …
If you want to know everything there is to know about Char-Broil gas grills (and more), then this article should help… Char-Broil is a popular US brand that’s been making grills since the 1940s. A division of WC Bradley, the US kitchenware company, the Char-Broil name was introduced in 1973. Based in Columbus, Georgia, their …
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Decking has become a big issue during our home renovation project. Do we use wood or composite, then if we use composite do we give Timbertech a go? And doesn’t composite decking like this scratch really easily anyway? Both Timbertech composite and PVC decking boards are scratch-resistant, not scratch-proof. This means they can easily get …
The last part of our home reno will be building the patio and decking area, and we’re looking at both wood and composite options such as Fiberon boards. So what is the latter made of, and is it worth considering? Fiberon decking is made from composite materials, mostly recycled plastic and lumber mill waste. Across …
It was raining last week and my young son asked if we could just take the BBQ grill indoors to finish off the burgers. The answer of course was no. You should never use an outdoor BBQ grill indoors, even if it’s pouring with rain, windy or the weather is really bad. Using your BBQ …
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We shop at both PetSmart and Walmart – so does the latter own the former? Walmart does not own PetSmart, and the two actually compete in pet food sales. PetSmart was founded in 1986 by Jim and Janice Dougherty in Phoenix, Arizona. The company’s original name was PetFood Warehouse because its first stores focused on …
I pretty much hate spot cleaning the patio furniture covers, so putting them in the washing machine is a great option. Or is it? You can machine wash patio furniture covers, just check the tag for laundry instructions first. In general, polyester, vinyl, and nylon can all be machine washed at low temperatures, but polypropylene …
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Fire pits are seen as a trendy addition to any outdoor space (we have two), but are they really a good idea, and do you really need one? Investing in a fixed or portable fire pit is a great idea. Not only do they create a focal point for your outdoor space, but they also …
