October is Fire Prevention Month! The goal of Fire Prevention Month (and week October 9th - 15th) is to raise fire safety awareness, and help ensure your home and family is protected. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) [...]

Fall Lawn Care - How to DIY While many homeowners think of spring as the best time to fertilize, feed, and take care of their lawn, did you know that proper fall lawn care is the most important step to a [...]

Your backyard should serve as an oasis of privacy and peace to give the entire family space to relax outdoors. Unfortunately, small lot sizes and a lack of wooded lots in many parts of the country have led to a [...]

How to Pickle Vegetables A jar full of sour, salty, crisp pickles is one of the greatest joys of summertime for many people. If you’re among the pickle lovers, Here’s what you need to know to turn that backyard garden [...]

1. Always make sure your grill is hot. Adding food to a hot grill will give it a wonderful sear on the outside, while keeping it perfectly juicy in the center. It will prevent food from sticking to the grill, and [...]

History of National Grilling Month The National Grilling Month in July ushers in fun times by the grill. Grilling, which is food being cooked using dry heat, goes way back in history, all the way to the caveman era. [...]