Check out these articles and videos to help you survive the summer, as well as some great projects to improve your home.
Summer Home Survival Tips
- Retractable Screens for Covered Decks and Porches ยป Watch Video
- Keeping Your House Cool During a Heat Wave ยป Read Article
- Air Conditioner Maintenance and Buying Guide ยป Read Article
- Choosing a Portable Air Conditioner ยป Read Article
- Tips for Keeping Cool with Paddle Ceiling Fans ยป Read Article
- How to Create Shade in Your Yard ยป Watch Video
- Controlling Gnats Outdoors ยป Read Article
- Keep Mosquitoes Away the Eco-Friendly Way ยป Watch Video
Summer Home Improvement Projects
- When to Stain Wood: Time Your Project Rightย
- Building a Wood Deck on Your Home ยป Watch Video
- Scoring and Staining a Concrete Porch or Patio ยป Watch Video
- Installing Fiber Cement Siding ยป Read Article
- How to Lay a Paver Patio ยป Watch Video
- Pour a Concrete Walkway in Your Yard ยป Watch Video
- Building a Patio Planter ยป Watch Video
- How to Install a Paddle Ceiling Fan ยป Watch Video
- Construct a Greenhouse for Your Yard ยป Watch Video
- How to Build a Backyard Arbor Swing ยป Watch Video
- Build a Portable Potting Bench Garden Cart ยป Watch Video
- How to Install an Outdoor Security Light ยป Watch Video
- Building a Stackable Block Retaining Wall ยป Read Article
- How to Build a Wood Picket Fence ยป Watch Video
Summer Home Maintenance Projects
- Pressure Washer Cleaning Tips ยป Watch Video
- Cleaning Outdoor Patio and Deck Furniture ยป Read Article
- How to Clean and Finish a Wood Deck ยป Watch Video
- Clean an AC Condensation Drain Line ยป Watch Video
- How to Paint the Exterior of Your House ยป Watch Video
- Patching a Hole in an Asphalt Driveway ยป Watch Video
- Repairing and Sealing an Asphalt Driveway ยป Watch Video
- Repair Cracks and Resurface a Concrete Driveway ยป Watch Video
- How to Replace a Window Screen ยป Watch Video
- Removing Mold on the Outside of a House ยป Watch Video
Summer Severe Weather
- Preparing for a Hurricane ยป Read Article
- Boarding Up: Hurricane Storm Panels for Your Home ยป Read Article
- How to Prepare for a Tornado ยป Read Article
- Reinforcing Your Home Against Wind Damage ยป Watch Video
- Dealing with Storm Damage to Trees ยป Read Article
Summer Lawn & Garden Tips
- Summer Lawn Care Guide ยป Read Article
- Lawn Mowing Tips for Your Yard ยป Watch Video
- Lawn Mower Maintenance ยป Read Article
- Lawn and Garden Tips to Beat the Summer Heat ยป Read Article
- Calculating Lawn Irrigation Water Usage and Costs ยป Read Article
- Water-Saving Gadgets for Your Lawn or Garden ยป Read Article
- Tips for Conserving Water in Your Lawn and Garden
- How to Cope with Drought in Your Yard ยป Watch Video
- Landscaping with Drought-Tolerant Plants ยป Read Article
- Choosing a Water Feature or Fountain for Your Yard ยป Watch Video