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