In this article, we’ll cover: What is a rain barrel? How to install a rain barrel Step 1: Choose the perfect spot for your rain barrel Step 2: Lay the foundation Step 3: Face the spigot and overflow valve away from the house Step 4: Connect the rain barrel to your downspout How ...
Ki-Woo, who was about to close the window, sits back down. The FOG quickly envelops the family as they continue to fold. It’s rather poignant. A family braving through tear-inducing fumes just to make a meager living. CHUNG-SOOK (gasps) Shit! KI-JUNG (coughing) I told you ...
Paint is the easiest and cheapest way to update your old furniture. Which is why I decided tospray paintmy boring beige patio table and chairs as part of mydeck makeover. Learning how to paint outdoor metal furniture has definitely had a big impact on my outdoor decor. It’s week 4 o...
Of course, in most cities, outdoor dining is usually only reserved for the warm summer months. Patios are rarely equipped for snow and rain, and patio permits are often restricted to specific months of the year. For restaurants that have come to rely onpatio revenue, this presents a major ...
location of the tree’s root ball, typically about 15 to 18 inches from the trunk. There is no need to go outside of the mulched planting area around the tree when supporting a tree with stakes. Place the stake on the windward side, which is upwind from the direction of prevailing ...
Most Seattle rain is collected by gutters around your rooftop and flowing from your driveway and patio into the street. All of this runoff is diverted into the storm drain system that ultimately empties into the nearest body of water—namely Lake Washington or Puget Sound. Along the way, it...
Having a beautiful outdoor space can really elevate your home – and make your summers and sunny days much more enjoyable. But, there needs to be a bit of planning that goes into buying patio furniture if you want to create a gorgeous space that will last for years to come. If you hav...
Ski & snowboard shell jackets & pants have two jobs: they protect you from moisture coming from the outside in the form of snow or rain, and it protects you from the cold that gusts of wind bring. In addition, nice shells will also “breathe” - allowing vapor to get away from your...
Often the installers leavegaps in the sod, sometimes intentionally to maintain a neater pattern and other times simply due to negligence. There are a few ways you can fill in a gap in your new sod. Why Gaps Occur When sod is placed around circular beds or a curved walkway or patio, the...
Be sure to get the specifics on the rainy season, because it might not present as much of a problem as you’d think. “In the Caribbean, it will rain most likely every single day for at least a couple of minutes,” Durán offers. But if you plan accordingly with a tent for the ...