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If you’re in the market for some new yard and power tools – is Black Friday really a good time of year to get the best deals? Let’s find out… Yard and power tools are discounted heavily by all the major stores on Black Friday, with big discounts available on everything from cordless drills, lawnmowers …
Black Friday Yard & Power Tools (Can You Still Get Great Deals?) Read More »
Our family just loves Halloween, and we love decorating the yard with spooky stuff too. So when do all the Halloween decorations go on sale in the big stores? The brand name stores start marketing Halloween in July each year, with their decorations going on sale in August. However, most US households wait until late …
When Do Halloween Yard Decorations Come Out? (Spooky Tips) Read More »
We’ve had moles in our garden and it’s not a good look for the lawn, so how do you get rid of them? To get rid of moles humanely you can trap and relocate them, or use a sonic spike. Alternatively, you can try various smells they hate at the end of their tunnels, including …
How Do I Get Rid of Moles in My Backyard? (Let’s Dig Down!) Read More »
We’re lucky to have an acre of garden at home, and for me and my wife, being able to enjoy this with our three kids as they’ve grown up has been the joy of our lives. We particularly loved playing with the children when they were little – so here are 30 fun-packed backyard activities …
30 Backyard Activities For Toddlers (Let’s Have Fun!) Read More »
I’ve always had a soft spot for skunks, ever since those Pepé Le Pew cartoons I used to watch as a kid. However, they can be a nuisance if they keep coming into your yard, (just ask our neighbors), so how do we get rid of them humanely? You get rid of skunks in your yard by …
How Do I Get Rid Of A Skunk In My Backyard? (Humane Tips) Read More »
Regular readers of Take a Yard will know that when it comes to lawn mowing I’m a bit of a geek. My old man had me mowing our 1 1/2 acre lawn with both a ride-on and push mower from the age of 12, so when it comes to mowers I’ve been there and done …
We’re going to invest in a hose timer to water different zones of our garden, but how do they work and are they safe? Hose timers are safe to use for lawn and garden irrigation, provided you install a water hammer arrestor if you hear a hammering sound once the hose timer is fitted. Most …
There’s nothing worse than being bothered by mosquitoes when you’re having a BBQ with family and friends, it drives my wife crazy! So will tiki torches keep them away? Tiki torches do work in keeping mosquitoes and bugs away, by confusing their sense of smell. As the burning citronella gives off smoke the mosquitoes can’t …
Do Tiki Torches Keep Bugs Away? (Do They Repel Mosquitoes?) Read More »
Luckily we’ve never had a problem with raccoons in our yard, but other people in our neighborhood have. Maybe it’s just a matter of time, but are raccoons in the garden anything to worry about? Having raccoons in your yard is a problem, as they can carry rabies and be aggressive if they have young …
Should I Worry About A Raccoon In My Yard? (Critter Questions) Read More »
Our neighbors have the best porch ever. We’ve enjoyed many evening meals over there in the spring and summer. However, it’s not so great when the weather turns. So how do you winterize a screened-in porch effectively? You can winterize your screened-in porch using plastic window insulation sheets, vinyl sheets, or vinyl panels. All these …
How Do You Winterize A Screened In Porch? (Practical Tips) Read More »
