Home, Garden & Outdoor Living — real tips from the forest floor
Most DIY mosquito sprays fail by June. Willy Squatch breaks down the natural barriers that actually work—plants, standing water removal, fans, and screening—so you can reclaim your patio this spring.
Winter leaves behind a mess in any backyard pond, and rushing the spring restart can cost you fish. Here's the exact sequence that works.
Spring's the time to stop eyeing that soggy patio from the kitchen window and actually do something about it. Willy Squatch breaks down weather-resistant outdoor furniture materials and layout design that'll hold up through storms and get your space ready for guests.
Winter's been rough on your patio furniture, and those pieces aren't going to restore themselves. Here's exactly how to clean, repair, and protect everything from rusted metal chairs to moldy wicker—so your outdoor space is ready when the weather breaks.
March is your window. Build that permanent grill station and pizza oven foundation now, before every contractor in the Pacific Northwest is booked solid and material prices climb.
March and April are when mosquitoes start their breeding season, and standing water in your yard is their first choice for a nursery. Stop them before they multiply with smart landscape changes that work better than any spray.
Spring's here, and that means dragging furniture out of storage. Before you set up for the season, listen—a few hours now prevents months of rust, fading, and mildew damage later.
Winter doesn't just disappear—it leaves damage behind. Before you fire up that built-in outdoor kitchen for the season, spend two hours on a proper inspection and skip the $1,500+ repair bills that catch most folks off guard.
Most folks wait until their pond turns pea-soup green before they act—by then you're looking at chemical overload and dead fish. Willy's got a better way: start now, follow ten simple steps, and you'll never know what $800 in emergency algae treatments feels like.
