Why Weather Vanes
You’ve probably seen Weather Vanes before. Most of us have. They seem more like intricate accents placed on the cupolas of barns and other outdoor structures. The interesting thing about…
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How to Play Quoits
If you haven’t heard of Quoits before, you’re not alone. There are many outdoor games that have become relatively more common, but this particular game has quite a history. Quoits…
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A Record of the Rocking Horse
Rocking Horses are widely recognized as toys of old and are very common around Christmas time. Though, these pieces are familiar, do we really know much about them? Today, we’ll…
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The Importance of Play
In recent years, a growing trend in the lack of free-play has proven to be detrimental in the development of children. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, children between the…
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Why You Should Get A Pool House
If you’ve recently invested in getting a pool and all the accessories that come with it than you may be wondering why you should go above and beyond for a…
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What is Poly Lumber?
You may have encountered a material being used in the construction of outdoor furniture that goes by the name of Poly Lumber. This material may be somewhat self-explanatory, but in…
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The History of the Pergola
You may not have thought too far into what a Pergola truly is or how it got to be, but this garden structure does have a history that might make…
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DIY Birdbaths
One way to make your backyard more interactive is to add elements that will draw local wildlife. Perhaps, you’re not really interested in getting all of the neighborhood rabbits to…
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Patio Furniture Arranging Tips
You may have finally arrived at the point where your patio is ready for a next level look and you’re just a little hesitant as to how you’ll go about…
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Home Grown Remedies
Surprisingly, there are plants that you can grow right in your backyard that have medicinal purposes. You may have thought of plants and flowers as more of a decoration in…
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