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3 easy backyard DIY upgrades

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Jason Hafso

Posted in backyard, bikes, bistro, builders, chairs, diy, family, flowers, fun, furniture, garden, gardening, hardware, home, learning, lifestyle, outdoor, patio, pergola, planter, project, shed, space, storage, summer, tools, upgrades, veggies, wood

(NC) Embarking on a DIY project can offer lots of fun and learning for a couple, family or just for yourself. Consider taking up a project for your backyard that you can enjoy with the people close to you all year long.

Here are three unique ideas for backyard DIY projects that anyone, from beginners to seasoned builders, can do.

Re-home your garden
Make gardening even more personal and rewarding this summer by building your own planter box. Making a planter box for your favourite veggies or flowers is great for a beginner or seasoned DIY-er. With several wood and composite material options and various design configurations, you have the freedom to match your planter to your outdoor space.

Elevate your patio with a pergola
There are few things that add to the charm of a backyard like a pergola. Whether you want to provide shade around your bistro set or give your plants room to grow to the sky, there is no shortage of ways to build a pergola or trellis in your outdoor space. Pergolas...

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Should you be worried about wood smoke?

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Jason Hafso

Posted in appliances, chimney, clean, fire, fireplace, garbage, health, home, household, plywood, pollution, stove, wood, woodstove

(NC) There’s nothing like a warm fire on a cold day to nurture your soul. But despite its cozy scent, wood smoke contains pollutants that can be harmful, including chemicals and fine particles. Fine particles can penetrate deep into your lungs and bloodstream, sometimes leading to serious health effects or even death.
If you use a wood stove or fireplace in your home, here are some steps you can take to reduce your health risks:

Maintain your stove

Make sure that your wood stove is well-maintained, vented correctly and working properly.
Have it inspected by a qualified professional at least once a year.

Clean your chimney

Clean your chimney and flues regularly, following the manufacturer's instructions.

Use your dampers

Allow more airflow (ventilation) when starting a fire and close the dampers when the wood is well charred. This technique produces more heat, so you use less wood.

Burn wisely

Avoid burning wood on days when outdoor air pollution levels are high.
Only burn dry, seasoned...

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Reno tips to make your home look like an expensive custom build

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Jason Hafso

Posted in artwork, bathrooms, budget, cabinetry, ceiling, curtains, doors, floor, home, ikea, investment, kitchen, lighting, lights, photographs, renovation, room, table, tips, walls, windows, wood

Reno tips to make your home look like an expensive custom build

(NC) It seems like everyone is making over their home these days, from small additions to complete teardowns. Although it sounds pricey, there are ways to transform your home while sticking to a budget. Here are some renovation tips to help you get started:

Never underestimate the power of good lighting.
Nothing says luxurious quite like the perfect mood lighting of beautiful fixtures. From gallery-style recessed lighting to illuminate your artwork, to pot lights built into a rustic piece of reclaimed wood for hanging over your dining table, light fixtures are a fun and functional way to create ambiance and show off your personality.

Accessorize with high-quality investment pieces.
Achieve an expensive look by carefully curating accessories and decorative items. For example, some plump throw pillows and a plush area rug can elevate your living room. You can also try hanging curtains from ceiling to floor, even if your windows are small — this will elongate your walls and...

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3 easy backyard DIY upgrades

Should you be worried about wood smoke?

Reno tips to make your home look like an expensive custom build

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