Birds are absolutely incredible. They're not only beautiful to look at and listen to - but they're very hardy. Next time you go to your warm bed and it's snowy,…

We've got some hundred year old turkey oaks in our garden, they're 150 feet high and protected because they're so old. These grand 'ole trees have wide trunks with ivy…

Me, my wife and all three kids love watching the squirrels in our garden use the electrical wires to get about on. We call it the 'squirrel highway'. It's also…

If you're installing a raised deck or outdoor stairway, this post on stair railings and hand rails is essential reading. The International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Building Code…

It's always a bit sad when you've just planted out some new bulbs or vegetables, and a late frost wipes them out. So what kinds of plants can survive a…

If you're wondering whether to buy an outdoor bar cart - then you must read this article. I've never had one before but it turns out these things are *life…

Our neighbors are a bit quackers when it comes to ducks - they've got several ponds and both own and are visited by loads of them. (Editor's note: keep the…

I love our two sheds in the garden. I've got my weights out there, my wife has her art materials in one - and the kids play games in them…

We've got wisteria growing up the front of our house, it produces lovely light purple flowers in the spring and summer - plus these weird runner bean like pods that…

If you've got a large garage attached to your house and want to convert it into a living space for either yourself, other family members - or even to rent…