Updating the Exterior of Our House
Sometimes a small change can have a HUGE impact. That's how I feel about our exterior lights at the new house! Before I give all the details, let's rewind to the first time I saw this home. I'm not...
View ArticleHow to Build a Backyard Playground
Our new house has about an acre of woods and, from the very beginning, the kids have loved going back there to explore! My husband has been creating a series of trails so they can ride their bikes and...
View ArticleGraphic Painted Concrete Patio
The new house has a walk out basement with a side patio right outside. It doesn't get a ton of use, but I moved a table and chairs down there so that if we ever entertain, the adults can sit on the...
View ArticleAll the Details about our iMow® Robot Lawn Mower
Folks. Welcome to the future. Today I'm diving into our incredible robot mower from STIHL, iMow®. I wanted to wait a month or so before writing about it to see how it performed in our yard and, guys......
View ArticleMistakes You’re Making in Your Garden
I come from a long line of gardeners. My grandmother's were both magical in their garden. My mother opened a plant store when my father was in law school. My aunt has nurtured many a vegetable garden,...
View ArticleHow to Build a Lush Community Garden
Raised Community Garden This raised pollinator garden is a great addition to our elementary school’s STEAM program. I’m partnering with Miracle Gro again to set up and plant an adorable pollinator...
View ArticleEasy Evergreen Planters
How to Plant Easy Evergreen Planters I partnered with Miracle-Gro to put together these fresh and colorful evergreen planters just in time for the holidays. Fall in Connecticut usually means no more...
View ArticleCleaning Up Our Backyard Landscaping with Ease
Now that spring is upon us, staying on top of landscaping and yardwork is... a lot. From lawn maintenance to weeding to planting garden beds, this time of year is busy outside. I have an arsenal of...
View ArticleMetal Backyard Shed Makeover
With a little elbow grease, power washing, and a fresh coat of black metal paint, you can give your shed a remarkable makeover without breaking the bank. The post Metal Backyard Shed Makeover appeared...
View Article3 Ways to Use a Pump Sprayer in Your Yard
I use a pump sprayer for three important jobs around my yard. Disclosure: this post is sponsored by STIHL but all opinions and helpful tips are mine. Today I’m going to tell you about a tool that you...
View ArticleStone Paver Side Table
This budget side table is easy to make and the perfect addition to our backyard patio! I can’t take credit for this idea… it’s been shared and reshared on various social medai channels, but… I had to...
View ArticleStep-by-Step Guide to Building a DIY Raised Vegetable Garden with Protective...
I found some all weather raised vegetable beds online and then built a fence around them to keep out the pesky neighborhood deer. A note of clarification… I have never been nor do I currently profess...
View ArticleHow to Build A Little Free Library
Do you guys know about free little libraries? They’re the cutest little boxes that people set up around their neighborhood to fill with recycled books where you can leave a book and take a book! I’ve...
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