Home, Garden & Outdoor Living — real tips from the forest floor
April's your window. Wait too long and summer UV will wreck a deck faster than you'd think. Here's how to pick products, decide if you're doing this yourself, and avoid the peeling disasters I've watched happen year after year.
Most homeowners ignore their gutters in April, then panic when May rains flood the basement. A half-hour inspection now prevents the damage that costs five grand later.
Most homeowners wait until June to think about their deck—by then, mold's already moving in and UV damage is just getting started. April is when you need to act.
April's the window to protect your deck. I'll walk you through staining and sealing before summer heat and rain turn your boards gray and splintery.
Winter leaves your patio looking like it's been through a war. Here's how to bring it back—and keep it protected through summer.
Your deck's getting beat up by UV and rain whether you're watching or not. I'll walk you through picking the right stain, doing prep work that actually sticks, and timing everything so weather doesn't wreck your whole weekend.
Your gutters are about to earn their keep. Before the spring storms arrive, here's how to clean them properly, spot damage, and install guards that actually work.
Winter's done its damage, and your fence knows it. Here's how to spot the real problems from the cosmetic ones—and whether you're fixing or replacing.
Your deck spent all winter getting beaten down by rain, snow, and neglect. Before you throw your first summer barbecue, it's time to get serious about deck cleaning spring and sealing work—and I'm going to show you exactly how.
