Pergola Buying Guide
A pergola is an airy structure over your deck or patio that creates a definition of space. Although they are traditionally created from wood, they can also be made from vinyl, metal, stone, or...
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pHin Smart Pool Monitor
NOTE TO VIEWERS In 2018, I stopped using PHIN and cancelled my subscription. Please watch this video for complete details. I’ve owned a pool all my life and I know the hassle of keeping...
Build a DIY Trellis in a Weekend
This video shows how to build a DIY Trellis in a weekend (possibly in a day if you’re not staining it). I needed this new trellis to support a big clematis vine in a small...
How to Winterize a Pool the EASY Way
There is no reason to pay a professional to winterize your pool! You also don’t need an expensive cover or chemicals. I’ll show you how to winterize a pool the easy way for a...
Vow Renewal in Bermuda
This is a little bit of a departure from my normal content, but it is a DIY topic, nonetheless! I typically don’t use home movies in my videos, but I’m making an exception to...
Natural Mosquito Repellent
Last month, I hacked my backpack blower into a Mosquito Bazooka to wage war on New Jersey’s “unofficial state bird”. In this follow-up episode, I use my mosquito bazooka to apply a natural mosquito repellent that...
Build a Mosquito Bazooka
Watch as I hack my backpack blower into a BAZOOKA to wage war on New Jersey’s unofficial state bird, the mosquito. Professional mosquito services cost about $75 per application. A dedicated mosquito blower costs...
Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller
I recently upgraded my sprinkler controller to the Rachio 3rd Generation. If you have an automatic sprinkler system, read on. If you don’t have a sprinkler system, but aspire to have one some...
Build a Curved Pergola for $800
This curved pergola is the highlight of our back yard. It is a beautiful structure that makes our patio feel like an outdoor room from Spring through Fall. In the summer, I attach a shade tarp...
Summer Prep: Pool, Pergola and Patio
Memorial Day weekend is summer prep time in New Jersey. My to-do list includes opening the pool, washing the patio furniture and preparing the pergola for sunny days ahead. Although it sounds easy, it’s...
