Benjamin Hansen

How to

Level Ground

Homeowners level ground in their yards for a variety of reasons. Some people level the ground before building a new home, especially when the property has hills. Others level ground to prepare for new above-ground swimmi...

How to Redo Rock Landscaping

Rock landscaping is a beautiful way to add interest to your garden or yard, but sometimes you just need to change it up. Contrary to how it sounds, moving a bunch of rocks around is actually pretty easy with the right ap...

How to

Build a Concrete Driveway

Concrete driveways are permanent, low maintenance additions to your home that can improve its appearance, give kids a safe place to ride scooters, decrease erosion, and make keeping your car clean easier. Building one c...

How to Grow Grass in High Traffic Dog Areas

Think dogs and beautiful lawns can’t mix? Think again! While high-traffic areas do require a bit more love, with the right grass seed and upkeep, you can regrow bare patches and keep your lawn looking luscious all year...

The Ultimate Guide to Starting and Growing a Clover Lawn

Grow this low-maintenance alternative to grass with our help Clover is a popular alternative to grass for front and backyard lawns, mostly because clover is affordable, easy to grow, simple to maintain, and drought-res...

How to

Build a Pergola

A pergola is an open outdoor structure that is made up of wooden posts and has a trussed roof. To build a pergola you'll need to prepare and measure a space in your yard before laying down the foundation posts. Once a st...

When Does Grass Seed Sprout? A Complete Growing Guide

How to care for new grass seed so bare spots grow in quicklyYou want a thick and lush lawn, but when will the new grass seed you planted grow in? Even though it doesn’t take very long for grass seed to germinate, tim...

How to

Level the Ground for a Shed

A new shed is a great asset, but can cause a lot of problems if it's not placed on level ground. If you're worried about your shed being unsteady, it's relatively easy and affordable to level the area in a matter of hour...

How to

Deal with Exposed Tree Roots

As a tree ages, shallow roots can sometimes expand to the point that they become exposed above the surface of the soil. Roots can also become exposed due to soil erosion or cramped conditions forcing the roots to the sur...

How to

Install a French Drain

A French drain, also called a curtain drain, is made by placing a perforated pipe in a trench that has been filled with gravel. It is a great option if you want to direct surface water away from your home’s foundation ...

How to Install Artificial Turf

Putting in synthetic grass to achieve a lawn that's always greenWith proper installation, an artificial lawn requires no regular maintenance apart from an occasional spray to keep it clean.. 6 October 2020. The installa...

How to

Dig up Tree Roots

A beginner's guide to safely digging up and cutting out tree roots by hand Tree roots can sometimes be unsightly in our yards, causing us to want to dig up them up. Other times, they can become dangerous, such as when a ...

How to

Make Stepping Stones

Creating a stepping stone pathway in your yard or garden can be a necessary part of landscaping as well as a form of self-expression. Although there are many ways to create yard and garden pathways, making your own stepp...

How to

Lay a Turf Lawn

If you’ve ever envied your neighbor's lush green lawn, you might be thinking about laying down some turf in your yard. Turf is an easy way to replace a patchy lawn with bright, even grass, but only if you do it the rig...

How to

Clear Land

Clearing land can definitely be a big job, but if you take it step-by-step, it is doable. Start by sizing up the situation to determine how much of the job you can handle yourself, and which portions of the project might...

How to

Remove Sod

Removing sod is often a necessary first step when preparing a new garden bed or beginning a construction project. There are many methods you might use to get rid of your sod, but the one that works best for you will depe...

How to

Use Prepackaged Concrete Mix

For very small concrete projects like sidewalk or driveway repairs, bags of premixed concrete can be a money saving alternative to buying ''Ready-Mixed'' bulk concrete. This product, available in bags of dry blended mat...

How to

Install a Synthetic Grass Lawn

Installing a synthetic grass lawn and making it look good takes some patience, but it's well within the ability of anyone who enjoys a good DIY home project. Read through the whole process before you begin so you know ex...

Explaining the Difference Between Pergolas and Gazebos

They both add shade and style to your backyard, but which one is best for you?As the harsh sun beats down on you in your backyard, you might be looking for a pergola or gazebo to give you some refreshing shade. But are ...

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What's the best wood to use to build a shed?

Not sure what type of wood is best for your shed project? You have a few different options, but not all types of wood will work. There are some woods that won’t stand up to the elements and should definitely be avoided...