Having a fire pit at your home or at a campground is a great way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors once the sun sets and it can be a great social activity for the entire family. But because this is such a popular family activity parents must take extra care when their children are around fire pits. And of course once they are old enough to understand, there are several important points you need to make about fire pit safety.

 
Make sure your children understand basic fire safety.
Before teaching your children about fire pit safety you need to first …read more

Summer is leaving us and with its passing, many flowers are dying.  One of the things I really liked about our new house is the mature plants and landscaping but I’m already starting to miss the Black Eyed Susans and other flowers that are becoming dormant. 
After some research, I found some fall blooming flowers that will help to keep your yard looking great.  I didn’t have to look far for help.  Better Homes & Gardens always has great tips for your home.  It’s interesting that many of these flowers are not the traditional fall colors. 

You might want to try these fall …read more

It’s beginning to look like fall and you all know how much I love fall.  I’ve been thinking about getting a firepit so that I can enjoy these cool nights outside for a bit.  And roasting marshmallows and making s’mores sounds like so much fun.  Here’s a few options that I’ve found.

If you’re looking for the most inexpensive firepit or if you don’t plan to use it very often, then this might be the choice for you.  These simple firepits range from $59-75.  This particular one was found at Lowe’s Home Improvement for $59.

This firepit was my husband’s favorite. He …read more

This post is a guest article by Jeff Wilson, of the DIY Network.
 ASK THE DECKSPERT
Jeff Wilson is an experienced building professional, and you might have seen him hosting shows like Build A Deck and Build A Fence on the DIY Network.  Here he answers questions about decks and deck care, whether you’re sprucing up your home to sell, or you just want to enjoy and protect your investment.
Q.  What’s going to be hot this year for decks and other outdoor spaces?
Everything “green” is in — and I don’t mean the color.  People are …read more