by KS | Sep 23, 2021 | Exterior, Home Improvement
Depending on materials and upkeep, fences can last anywhere from 20 to 50 years. But eventually you might find there comes a time when yours needs to be replaced. Perhaps you’ve had to repair your fence, and now it’s no longer holding up. Or maybe you...
by KS | Sep 9, 2021 | DIY, Exterior
Having a pool in your very own backyard is a blessing. Especially with the summer many of us have been having. However, eventually the time will come when it will need to be closed for the season. Whether you hire someone or winterize it yourself, it’s...
by KS | Aug 19, 2021 | Exterior, Landscaping
Every year the adult Spodoptera frugiperda migrates to Oklahoma (and other states) to lay eggs. The female moths then lay 1000s of eggs. And stays sometimes till November, before returning to the Gulf Coast of Texas or Mexico. I’m referring to a common pest we...
by KS | Aug 13, 2021 | Exterior, Landscaping
August is traditionally the time to prepare our fall gardens, whether it’s for crops or flowers. And typically that’s to avoid the first frost. In Oklahoma City that’s November 3rd this year. And we’re merely weeks away from Autumn. Though...
by KS | Jul 23, 2021 | Exterior
Fish come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. And they often mesmerize us, reminding us of the ocean. Or rivers and lakes, depending on the fish. When you were younger you might have even had an aquarium. But it was likely indoors. So this is about outdoor...
by KS | Jul 18, 2021 | DIY, Exterior, Repairs
In a previous post I mentioned re-purposing outdoor furniture. Therefore, in this one I’m going to cover up-cycling patio furniture in more detail, because we’re in the middle of summer. And let’s face it, we all appreciate a comfortable place to...