LAND & LIFE ADVICE
Make the places outside your door work better for the way you live.
12 ARTICLES IN THIS COLLECTION
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Oct 25, 2026
Choose outdoor lighting for shorter days by lighting the actual walking route, steps, gates, and work areas with weather-suitable fixtures that do not create gl...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Oct 8, 2026
Choose a firewood rack location that keeps wood off the ground, allows airflow, and stays convenient without putting a pile against the house. A dry, accessible...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Sep 27, 2026
A safer porch for wet fall weather starts with clear walking surfaces, reliable lighting, and drainage that does not leave a slick film on steps. Address these...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Jul 9, 2026
The best lighting for a rural outdoor seating area layers safe path lighting, useful task lighting, and gentle ambient light while avoiding glare and unnecessar...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Jul 2, 2026
Prepare an outdoor space for a Fourth of July gathering by planning shade, seating, lighting, food flow, weather cover, and local firework safety before guests...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Jun 18, 2026
Protect outdoor furniture from summer sun and rain by choosing materials suited to exposure, keeping water from pooling, cleaning regularly, and using breathabl...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Jun 11, 2026
Choose backyard shade by matching the shade type to the sun direction, intended use, wind exposure, maintenance level, and whether you need a permanent or seaso...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · Jun 7, 2026
A good backyard firewood storage area keeps wood off the ground, covered from rain above, open to airflow, and placed with local fire-safety rules in mind. The...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · May 24, 2026
A good Memorial Day backyard setup keeps guests comfortable and safe with shade, stable seating, clear walkways, food-area separation, lighting, and a weather p...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · May 21, 2026
Reduce mosquitoes around a patio or porch by eliminating standing water, improving air movement, maintaining screens, and using any products exactly as labeled....
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · May 17, 2026
Add privacy without blocking airflow by using layered, partially open elements instead of one solid wall. Slatted screens, spaced plantings, lattice designed fo...
LAND & LIFE ADVICE · May 14, 2026
Create a low-maintenance outdoor seating area by starting with drainage, a durable surface, clear circulation, and a specific use. A simple, well-sited space is...