Grant Wallace

How to Sharpen Hedge Trimmers

If you’re doing some landscaping and your hedge trimmer feels like it’s suddenly struggling to cut through branches and shrubs or your blades are catching and stuttering as you cut, it may be time to sharpen your bla...

How to Level Ground: An Easy Guide for Beginners

Create a smooth, level base with these DIY stepsWhether you want a perfectly smooth lawn, you’re leveling the ground under a new structure, or you want to get rid of holes that could be dangerous when you’re mowing t...

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Prune a Weeping Willow Tree

Weeping willows are a beautiful addition to your yard or property, and are well-known for their long, “weeping” branches. While these trees don’t require a ton of maintenance, they can get overgrown easily, and may...

How to Block Out Your Neighbor’s View

Worried your neighbor can see into your yard (or home) a little too often? No problem! There are all kinds of simple ways to block out a nosy neighbor's view, even if you’re dealing with a neighbor who can see into you...

How to Mow the Lawn: Top Tips for Cutting Grass

Plus, choosing the right mower for your lawn When done properly, mowing the law supports green, healthy grass, reduces weeds, and helps prevent bare spots. This article covers when to mow, how to prepare your mower, and ...

How to

Build a Railroad Tie Retaining Wall

A large sloping backyard may look appealing, but once you start mowing this unusable side hill, you may consider the benefits of getting rid of it. Thus, the thought to build a railroad tie retaining wall comes in. Cutti...

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Start a John Deere Riding Mower

John Deere riding mowers are a popular type of tractor-style lawn mower that has been around for decades. There are many different models of riding mowers and lawn tractors in John Deere’s 100 series, but the process f...

How to

Cut Asphalt

There are a couple of ways to cut asphalt using common power tools. To make long, straight cuts, it’s most effective to use a circular saw equipped with a diamond blade. For shorter cuts or cuts that aren’t straight,...

Easy Guide to Calculating Grass Seed Per Acre

Find out how much grass seed you need for new lawns or overseedingIf you’re sowing grass on a new lawn or you want to overseed an existing lawn to make it fuller, you’ll need to calculate how much grass seed you need...

How to

Fix a Mailbox

Whether due to a snow plow, vandals, or just normal wear and tear, a broken mailbox is frustrating. Fortunately, we have all the tips you need to fix it yourself!

How to

Jump Start a Lawn Mower

Different methods to get your mower running again Riding lawn mowers and even some high-end push mowers depend on battery power to keep the engine running. Whether you’re about to break out your mower after a long win...

How to Remove & Replace Mower Blades: Easy Steps

Swap out dull blades on any mower with our simple guideIf your lawn is looking more ragged than usual after mowing it, the blade on your lawn mower might be dull. A dull blade can damage the grass, so changing the mower ...

How to

Dispose of Leaves and Branches

Yard waste like leaves and branches can pile up pretty quickly. Luckily, if you live in any urban or semi-urban area, you probably have a local collection service that will pick up your leaves and branches. There are als...

How to

Repair a Pop up Sprinkler Head

As pop-up sprinkler systems age, it's possible for the heads to chip, break, or become stuck in the up position, resulting in dead, swampy grass and exorbitant utility bills. If you run into one of these issues, the simp...

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Clean a Lawn Mower Carburetor

Have you noticed your lawn mower engine having trouble starting, stalling, running rough, or producing black smoke while in use? A dirty carburetor is the likely culprit—but luckily, a quick clean can fix the issue str...

How to

Fix a Wheelbarrow Tire (tubeless)

To fix a tubeless wheelbarrow tire, start by removing it from the frame with a wrench. Then, find your leak by filling the tire and listening for the location where the air is escaping. Once you find the leak, use a tire...

How to Dry Wet Dirt in a Garden or Lawn

Wet soil isn’t just a messy inconvenience—too much ground moisture can actually lead to dead plants, failed crops, or stability issues in surrounding structures. Thankfully, there are a few ways you can remove that m...

Everything You Need to Know about Mailbox Installation

Set up your own mailbox with or without concreteInstalling a mailbox can be an easy job for most homeowners. To mount a mailbox on a post, check with your country or area’s mail regulations to see how tall your mailbox...

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Waterproof Your Basement

Although basements can be extremely useful regions of your home, many of them are damp or leaky, making them unsuitable choices for any purpose. Waterproofing your interior walls is an easy solution but may not solve the...

How to

Plant Ivy

Ivy is a vine that grows quickly and comes in many varieties that can be used as a decorative indoor plant, outdoor ground cover, or to grow up a structure, wall, or tree. Ivy is also easy to plant. Take a few cuttings f...