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

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.
A deck makeover is a project that can repay you with delight and pride every time you step into your backyard.  By following three simple steps – one, clean; two, treat and three, deckcessorize — you can transform an uninviting deck into an outdoor oasis for family and friends.   

1.  CLEAN
Cleaning can reverse years of neglect, removing dirt, mildew, old weathered coatings, and that dark gray color caused by exposure to the elements.  A thorough cleaning helps ensure the best performance from your finish.  You wouldn’t wax …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