‘Jamaican’ Me Hungry!
Add a little tropical heat to your run-of-the-mill poultry dish with Ballistic BBQ host Greg Mrvich’s grilled Jamaican jerk chicken recipe.
How to Install an Automatic Gate Opener
Daniel Arms’ recently added a new entrance to his homestead and he’s looking forward to the safety and security it’s going to provide. In this Backyard Life video, the Arms Family Homestead host completes this long-awaited project by demonstrating how to install a solar-powered automatic gate opener. Choosing a Gate Opener After some initial research, Daniel chose an automatic, dual-gate opener kit from Ghost Controls. While the two swing gate openers share power, they’ll move…
How to Repair Bare Spots in Your Lawn
Even if you have lush, green grass, you’re going to have to learn how to repair bare spots in your lawn. Follow the steps in this Backyard Smart video and you’ll be well on your way towards becoming a yard-of-the-month owner! Lawn Repair Tips Lawn bare spots happen for a variety of reasons, and, when they do, seldom fix themselves. So, some intervention on your part is required. But, all that’s required is a step-by-step…
How to Build a DIY Wooden Bird Feeder
Birds bring both a wonderful sense of calm and a great deal of entertainment to any outdoor space. So, to attract more birds to your backyard, learn how to build a DIY wooden bird feeder your feathered friends can begin calling home. In this Backyard Life video, landscape designer and Done-In-A-Weekend Projects host Doug Scott, demonstrates building one—out of an inexpensive cedar picket, to be exact. Doug also identifies the different types of bird feeders…
How to Build a Deer-Proof Fence
One of the most important steps in growing a successful garden is keeping animals out. So, a critter- and deer-proof fence plays a critical role in protecting it. In this video, Arms Family Homestead YouTube creator Daniel Arms discusses the steps he takes to set up a deer-proof fence around his garden. Arms has used his to keep deer—not to mention, rabbits, squirrels and goats—out for the last three years. Fence Setup To start, mow…
Five DIY String Light Patterns for your Patio
So, you’ve created the backyard of your dreams and love everything about it! Except, that seeing your surroundings can sometimes be a challenge once the sun’s gone down. And, hiring someone to install outdoor lighting can be really expensive. But, that’s where string lights come in. They’re a simple and cost-effective solution for illuminating outdoor spaces. Best of all, you can create a look that reflects your personal style using any number of patio string…
How to Determine the Right Mowing Height
Virtually all homeowners seem to have a personal opinion on the height their lawn should be mowed at. Unfortunately, their opinions are all too often based on individual preference rather than what’s actually best for their lawn. If you fall into this camp, your approach lawn mower height settings should instead start by learning how to determine the mowing height that’s right for your grass type. Why Mower Deck Height Matters At the root of…
