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PEX free-resistant pipes are made of durable, flexible plastic, so they expand as water freezes inside. But outdoors, they degrade quickly under sunlight.
Freeze-Resistant Pipes: Can They Really Protect Your Outdoor Plumbing? - Outdoor Guide
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February 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM
PEX free-resistant pipes are made of durable, flexible plastic, so they expand as water freezes inside. But outdoors, they degrade quickly under sunlight.
To prevent bottom rot from destroying your precious tomato plants, it's important to maintain the correct soil pH and stick to a regular watering schedule.
How To Prevent Bottom Rot On Your Tomatoes Before It Ruins Your Plants - Outdoor Guide
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February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
To prevent bottom rot from destroying your precious tomato plants, it's important to maintain the correct soil pH and stick to a regular watering schedule.
Cut up pineapple peels into about 1-inch pieces and add to your compost pile as a carbon-rich brown component. Any fruit attached will add acid to your soil.
Don't Throw Away Pineapple Skins: Add Them To Compost For Healthier Soil - Outdoor Guide
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February 13, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Cut up pineapple peels into about 1-inch pieces and add to your compost pile as a carbon-rich brown component. Any fruit attached will add acid to your soil.
When car camping, there are certain essentials that are worth packing more than you think you need. Water, firewood, and batteries or chargers can run out fast.
3 Car Camping Essentials You'll Always Wish You Doubled Up On - Outdoor Guide
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February 12, 2026 at 7:33 PM
When car camping, there are certain essentials that are worth packing more than you think you need. Water, firewood, and batteries or chargers can run out fast.
Many species of owls make their nest in crevices or hollows in trees. Invite owls into your yard by building safe, species specific nesting boxes.
Attract Owls To Your Yard With A Simple Yard Feature You Can DIY - Outdoor Guide
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February 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Many species of owls make their nest in crevices or hollows in trees. Invite owls into your yard by building safe, species specific nesting boxes.
With its hardy nature, low maintenance needs, and delicate scent, star jasmine is a simple way to make your fence both stunning and functional.
The Climbing Plant That'll Cover Your Fence With Beautiful Foliage And Fragrance - Outdoor Guide
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February 12, 2026 at 4:33 AM
With its hardy nature, low maintenance needs, and delicate scent, star jasmine is a simple way to make your fence both stunning and functional.
Cut up pineapple peels into about 1-inch pieces and add to your compost pile as a carbon-rich brown component. Any fruit attached will add acid to your soil.
Don't Throw Away Pineapple Skins: Add Them To Compost For Healthier Soil - Outdoor Guide
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February 11, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Cut up pineapple peels into about 1-inch pieces and add to your compost pile as a carbon-rich brown component. Any fruit attached will add acid to your soil.
Baitfish and game fish use a pond’s natural and manmade features, or structure, to feed, hide, and rest. Get to know a pond’s rocks, vegetation, and banks.
Pond Fishing Secrets: The Best Spots To Catch More Fish - Outdoor Guide
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February 11, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Baitfish and game fish use a pond’s natural and manmade features, or structure, to feed, hide, and rest. Get to know a pond’s rocks, vegetation, and banks.
If you want to grow a privacy hedge for your yard or garden, gorgeous rhododendrons will develop into a wall-height plant with beautiful flowers.
Add Privacy To Your Shady Yard With This Stunning Spring-Blooming Hedge - Outdoor Guide
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February 11, 2026 at 5:12 PM
If you want to grow a privacy hedge for your yard or garden, gorgeous rhododendrons will develop into a wall-height plant with beautiful flowers.
Bokashi is a Japanese composting alternative where kitchen scraps, including meat, ferment rather than decay. The resulting liquid is a concentrated fertilizer.
Transform Leftover Kitchen Scraps Into A DIY Fertilizer For A Thriving Garden - Outdoor Guide
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February 11, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Bokashi is a Japanese composting alternative where kitchen scraps, including meat, ferment rather than decay. The resulting liquid is a concentrated fertilizer.
A nature-inspired rock pool is a great alternative to a traditional birdbath as it provides a natural area for birds to have a drink at take a dip.
Attract Beautiful Birds To Your Yard With This Simple Alternative Birdbath - Outdoor Guide
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February 11, 2026 at 1:10 PM
A nature-inspired rock pool is a great alternative to a traditional birdbath as it provides a natural area for birds to have a drink at take a dip.
Many species of owls make their nest in crevices or hollows in trees. Invite owls into your yard by building safe, species specific nesting boxes.
Attract Owls To Your Yard With A Simple Yard Feature You Can DIY - Outdoor Guide
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February 11, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Many species of owls make their nest in crevices or hollows in trees. Invite owls into your yard by building safe, species specific nesting boxes.
With its hardy nature, low maintenance needs, and delicate scent, star jasmine is a simple way to make your fence both stunning and functional.
The Climbing Plant That'll Cover Your Fence With Beautiful Foliage And Fragrance - Outdoor Guide
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February 10, 2026 at 9:37 PM
With its hardy nature, low maintenance needs, and delicate scent, star jasmine is a simple way to make your fence both stunning and functional.
Baitfish and game fish use a pond’s natural and manmade features, or structure, to feed, hide, and rest. Get to know a pond’s rocks, vegetation, and banks.
Pond Fishing Secrets: The Best Spots To Catch More Fish - Outdoor Guide
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February 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Baitfish and game fish use a pond’s natural and manmade features, or structure, to feed, hide, and rest. Get to know a pond’s rocks, vegetation, and banks.
Nyjer seed offers finches a high-energy food source during winter. Its oil content, mixing options, and growing limitations all factor into its effectiveness.
The Clever Feeder Addition That'll Attract Birds All Winter Long - Outdoor Guide
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February 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Nyjer seed offers finches a high-energy food source during winter. Its oil content, mixing options, and growing limitations all factor into its effectiveness.
Bokashi is a Japanese composting alternative where kitchen scraps, including meat, ferment rather than decay. The resulting liquid is a concentrated fertilizer.
Transform Leftover Kitchen Scraps Into A DIY Fertilizer For A Thriving Garden - Outdoor Guide
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February 10, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Bokashi is a Japanese composting alternative where kitchen scraps, including meat, ferment rather than decay. The resulting liquid is a concentrated fertilizer.
Paying attention to last frost dates in your area will help ensure the best planting schedule. Check Old Farmer’s Almanac and your local microclimate trends.
The Last Winter Frost Date: What It Means For Your Planting Calendar - Outdoor Guide
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February 10, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Paying attention to last frost dates in your area will help ensure the best planting schedule. Check Old Farmer’s Almanac and your local microclimate trends.
A nature-inspired rock pool is a great alternative to a traditional birdbath as it provides a natural area for birds to have a drink at take a dip.
Attract Beautiful Birds To Your Yard With This Simple Alternative Birdbath - Outdoor Guide
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February 10, 2026 at 4:31 AM
A nature-inspired rock pool is a great alternative to a traditional birdbath as it provides a natural area for birds to have a drink at take a dip.
Create a three-tiered flower pot planter by combining a tomato cage with four rings and three wire hanging baskets. Set the baskets in the rings and secure.
DIY A Flower Planter On A Budget With A Tomato Cage And Wire Basket - Outdoor Guide
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February 10, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Create a three-tiered flower pot planter by combining a tomato cage with four rings and three wire hanging baskets. Set the baskets in the rings and secure.
Via ferrata, or iron way, is a method of traversing or scaling mountains on a prescribed path of cables, holds, and bridges. It's becoming popular in America.
What You Need To Know About The Outdoor Adventure Sport That's Rapidly Rising Across The US - Outdoor Guide
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February 10, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Via ferrata, or iron way, is a method of traversing or scaling mountains on a prescribed path of cables, holds, and bridges. It's becoming popular in America.
To use loofah as a seed tray, cut to size, hollow out the middle, add soil, and then your seeds. They can be directly planted into the ground after.
How To Use Organic Loofah Sponges As Seed Trays - Outdoor Guide
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February 10, 2026 at 2:05 AM
To use loofah as a seed tray, cut to size, hollow out the middle, add soil, and then your seeds. They can be directly planted into the ground after.
HGTV’s Property Brothers reveal how flipping an old picnic table upside down can create a sturdy, stylish hammock stand for backyard relaxation.
HGTV's Property Brothers Share A Tip For Turning An Old Picnic Table Into A Hammock - Outdoor Guide
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February 9, 2026 at 11:05 PM
HGTV’s Property Brothers reveal how flipping an old picnic table upside down can create a sturdy, stylish hammock stand for backyard relaxation.
HGTV’s Property Brothers reveal how flipping an old picnic table upside down can create a sturdy, stylish hammock stand for backyard relaxation.
HGTV's Property Brothers Share A Tip For Turning An Old Picnic Table Into A Hammock - Outdoor Guide
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February 9, 2026 at 10:38 PM
HGTV’s Property Brothers reveal how flipping an old picnic table upside down can create a sturdy, stylish hammock stand for backyard relaxation.
Urea granules or liquid urea is an effective, concrete-safe alternative to rock salt. While it's all natural, runoff can damage plants and the environment.
Avoid Rock Salt Damage With An Easier-On-Your-Driveway Alternative - Outdoor Guide
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February 9, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Urea granules or liquid urea is an effective, concrete-safe alternative to rock salt. While it's all natural, runoff can damage plants and the environment.
Rinse used soup or other steel and tin cans, poke drainage holes in the bottom, paint them, then attach them to a trellis to create a charming vertical garden.
Transform Old Soup Cans Into An Adorable DIY Vertical Garden For Small Yards - Outdoor Guide
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February 9, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Rinse used soup or other steel and tin cans, poke drainage holes in the bottom, paint them, then attach them to a trellis to create a charming vertical garden.