Posts tagged: summer

Daily DIY: How to Re-Web a Patio Chair

Posted Oct 9th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Learn to re-web a patio chair in four easy steps!

Daily DIY: I Scream Ice Cream

Posted Sep 29th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Daily DIY: Quick Camping Tip

Posted Sep 1st 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

How Now: Farmer's Market Edition

Posted Aug 31st 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

I've lived in my sleepy Midwest town all summer long and just realized the locals host a Farmer's Market each Wednesday. How exciting! I can't wait to tackle the aisles next week, especially now that I have these foolproof tips from Howcast!:

The DIY Reel: Cleaning Your Outdoor Grill

Posted Aug 26th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

Our DIY reel this week arrived just in time with Eric Stromer sharing his Trade Secrets on cleaning and caring for an outdoor grill.

Dog Popsicles to Cool Your Canine

Posted Aug 26th 2009 12:00PM by Diane Rixon

Help your pup keep cool during these long, hot summer days. Frozen concoctions – doggie popsicles, if you will – are easy to whip up. They're also very economical ... and dogs love 'em!

How Now: Bug Off!

Posted Aug 20th 2009 5:00PM by Erin Loechner

I smelled fall in the air yesterday, and visions of campfires danced in my heads. Ahhh, S'mores, wool blankets and crisp air. Also present? Bugs.

Daily DIY: Turn a Stock Tank into a Pool

Posted Aug 17th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Fall may be fast approaching, but we still have a few glorious weekends to catch some rays before we close the book on another summer.

Swimsuit Care: 8 Tips to Keep Suits Looking Brand New

Posted Aug 12th 2009 11:00AM by Diane Rixon

A great-fitting swimsuit is well worth some TLC. Quality suits don't usually come cheap, so protect your investment!

Inventive Renter: Beautify Your Balcony with These Affordable Finds!

Posted Aug 5th 2009 11:00AM by Diane Rixon

August is a great time to shop for outdoor supplies, especially furniture and décor for your patio or balcony.

5 Qs/5 Mins: Patricia Lanza, author of Lasagna Gardening

Posted Aug 4th 2009 11:00AM by Diane Rixon

Patricia Lanza, author of the gardening classic Lasagna Gardening, was kind enough to chat with DIY Life about her celebrated no-dig method and her own beautiful garden. Read on!

5 Budget-Friendly Annuals for Late Summer Color

Posted Jul 30th 2009 11:00AM by Diane Rixon

Needing some serious visual impact for the yard? It's not too late to plant your curbside garden or front porch containers with bright, heat-tolerant annuals.

Banish Bugs From Your Campsite

Posted Jul 27th 2009 11:00AM by Diane Rixon

Rag Rug, Sandcastles, and a Bed of Books - Links We Love

Posted Jul 24th 2009 3:00PM by Bethany Sanders

Quilted postcards, restore a lamp, build the ultimate sandcastle and how to beat the heat.

How to Picnic Bug-Free

Posted Jul 16th 2009 11:00AM by Diane Rixon