Does your DIY tool kit contain all that you need? Many things prevent us from embarking on DIY. For some us, the threat of getting things wrong is the most pressing reason for reluctance. You may even have nightmares of a hollowed-out kitchen which you have no idea how to fix. But, it isn’t always a lack of skill which prevents us from tackling these tasks. Sometimes, we … [Read more...] about Making Less Count For More In Your DIY Tool Kit
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8 Must Have Gardening Tools For Beginning Gardeners
Today I'm pleased to publish a guest post on the 8 must-have gardening tools for beginning gardeners. Even though it's January, and we are in the midst of an Arctic blast, it's not too early to plan for spring! Shopping for gardening tools in January allows you to pick up some of last year's inventory at steep clearance prices! RELATED POST: Growing Your Own Fruits and … [Read more...] about 8 Must Have Gardening Tools For Beginning Gardeners
My She Shed… Complete With A Potting Bench With Running Water
After making a wish list and planning for weeks, my she shed is finally done! Completed, it features a workbench at my height, storage, seating for when I want a break from gardening, and...running water! It gets hot in the North Carolina sun. The She Shed gives me a shady place to get out of the sun. It's in a location where there's usually a nice gentle breeze. This … [Read more...] about My She Shed… Complete With A Potting Bench With Running Water
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: 5 Easy Tips for Success!
Vegetable gardening can be quite easy for beginners, no need to sweat it! Save that for July! Follow these 5 easy tips that will help you plan for success in your gardening efforts. There are a lot of reasons that people start gardening. It's relaxing, a great way to connect with nature, you get healthy foods...the list goes on. Everyone has their own reason for … [Read more...] about Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: 5 Easy Tips for Success!
Upcycle Plastic Bottles Into 7 Useful Garden Tools
I love that I can upcycle plastic bottles into useful garden tools. So today I show you how to take 5 plastic bottles and make 7 useful gardening tools out of them. I love recycling and try to upcycle anything that's useful. Here are six reasons why I choose to upcycle my plastic bottles. I need garden scoops, funnels, etc. anyways. I can use the upcycled tools for one … [Read more...] about Upcycle Plastic Bottles Into 7 Useful Garden Tools