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The Simple Tool That Makes Fall Leaf Cleanup Easy!

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Do you live in a climate that has four seasons – winter, spring, summer and fall? If you do, fall leaf cleanup is something you are very familiar with!

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There are several plush maple trees located on our property. They are so beautiful. The only drawback to maple trees is that, after they have turned lovely golden shades in the autumn, the leaves fall, and fall, and FALL. Soon there are thick piles of dead leaves everywhere!


That plentiful supply of leaves is way beyond my ability to remove by myself so I have to enlist some help. But while I am waiting for help to arrive, which can take some time, I like to keep certain areas clean. Both my deck – where I love to sit on sunny days and write – and a large section of the back lawn where the dogs go potty need to remain clear. That’s where my nifty little leaf blower comes in handy!

The best little tool for yard clean up that I use all the time! #gardening #lawns #cleantips Share on X

When I first wanted to buy it, my husband thought it was a joke. It is lightweight and electric and he was not impressed. I bought it anyway and I am so glad I did. It’s lightness makes it big deal to take out at a moment’s notice for a quick cleanup job. I cleared my deck of dead leaves three times this week alone!  We have a very long extension cord in the garage that I store right next to the electrical outlet. Just plug in and GO!

Not only does it do a great quick clean up job in the lawn and on my deck and patio, it is perfect for getting debris out of the garage! I am telling you, I’ve never been happier with a lawn and garden tool and, if you decide to get one, I think you will be, too!

Oh yes. My leaf blower is a Toro Power Sweep. It is really fun to use and does a great job.

I bought mine through Amazon.

 

Enjoy!



Filed Under: cleaning, gardening, Home & Garden, tips Tagged With: home improvement, lawn, lawn and garden tools

Introducing Our New PATIO!

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New patio made with pavers #patio
Over a year ago, I told you about my once-in-a-lifetime blessing.  For so long I lamented over our inability to keep up our house. Things were falling down around us.
I duct taped.
I camouflaged.
I washed.
I prayed.
I tried not to look!
Looking too closely was painful. The truth was that our home was fast becoming an eye-sore. I liked the winter season best–though summer is truly my favorite time of year–because it was dark outside and the problem was hidden.  In the summertime, the flaws boldly shouted “Why don’t you DO something with this place!” As you know, it takes money to maintain a home properly and, during that very long time, we barely had enough to get by. No frills.
Then things changed. Both of our 85 year old moms passed away within just a few months of each other. We miss them so much. We did inherit some money and, as a result, were finally able to make these much needed repairs and upgrades.  
 
When I wrote that first post, I promised to share the whole adventure with you – and I will -but it is hard to know where to start. We’ll get to the indoors eventually but, first, let’s begin with the NEW PATIO! I love my patio.♥
This “before” picture says it all! 
Our sidewalk was like the rest of our lives …ugly and BROKEN! The roots of our maple tree in the front yard had pushed up one section while the other sunk.
It was not safe to walk on.
It had to go!
Wo, we searched out the best solution. 
Poured concrete was the cheapest but I was longing for something more attractive than that. I was tired of “getting by.” I wanted pretty!
Stamped sidewalks can be beautiful but, interviewing others who had them, we found that they can get very slick when damp – a slipping hazard.
So, we chose to go with pavers and made it more than a sidewalk–it is a patio.
I walked through the displays at a local stone and brick supplier and brought home books. Finally, we picked a stone that was two-toned. The color was called “Oceana”..some are gray and some are a grayish green,  like the ocean. The green shows best after a rain.
It is beautiful!
I was so excited as they pulled up with their equipment that day!
See the deck? That had been a concrete slab that was falling apart.
Our talented son-in-law, Steve, and our equally as talented grandson, Sean, put a deck right over it! They made it look so easy.
 
It only took a good part of a day and voila!
 
Coming Attractions…

How to get your house ready to “move” when you’re not moving!
Dining Room Re-do
Kitchen Re-do
The Deck
…and more to come ….ssshhh, it’s a secret! 

Enjoy!

    
Note: this author is an Amazon affiliate. What does that mean? Well, anything that you buy from Amazon by first clicking on an ad, link or using an Amazon search window on Ducks ‘n a Row will, at no extra cost to you, result in a small commission for me. In advance “thank you!” … Sinea

Filed Under: DIY, Home, Home & Garden Tagged With: lawn, making a patio, patio, pavers, stamped patio

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