Posts tagged: summer
Daily DIY: How to Re-Web a Patio Chair
Learn to re-web a patio chair in four easy steps!
Continue ReadingHow Now: Farmer's Market Edition
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!:
Continue ReadingThe DIY Reel: Cleaning Your Outdoor Grill
Our DIY reel this week arrived just in time with Eric Stromer sharing his Trade Secrets on cleaning and caring for an outdoor grill.
Continue ReadingDog Popsicles to Cool Your Canine
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!
Continue ReadingHow Now: Bug Off!
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.
Continue ReadingDaily DIY: Turn a Stock Tank into a Pool
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.
Continue ReadingSwimsuit Care: 8 Tips to Keep Suits Looking Brand New
A great-fitting swimsuit is well worth some TLC. Quality suits don't usually come cheap, so protect your investment!
Continue ReadingInventive Renter: Beautify Your Balcony with These Affordable Finds!
August is a great time to shop for outdoor supplies, especially furniture and décor for your patio or balcony.
Continue Reading5 Qs/5 Mins: Patricia Lanza, author of Lasagna Gardening
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!
Continue Reading5 Budget-Friendly Annuals for Late Summer Color
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.
Continue ReadingRag Rug, Sandcastles, and a Bed of Books - Links We Love
Quilted postcards, restore a lamp, build the ultimate sandcastle and how to beat the heat.
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