Mosquitoes are annoying. They're all over the grill, all over the hose, and if you got dogs you've given them one of their favorite foods. Mosquitoes are also known to harbor dangerous viruses, such...

Just because the school year is gearing up, that doesn’t mean that the dog-days of summer are entirely over. For many parts of the country, especially including where I live in Las Vegas, these...

It's no secret that fire pits can help enhance the ambiance and utility of your backyard. However, you may have also discovered that they can do a bit of damage to a grass lawn, wooden deck, and...

Outdoor speakers liven up any backyard and set the mood for the party. Although they're getting more and more inexpensive it would still be wise to protect your investment. Keeping your outdoor...

It is very hot where I live here in Las Vegas. To combat some of that heat out on our patio we have a retractable umbrella set up over the patio furniture. While the shade it provides is great, it...

My family has so much fun with pool floats, pool noodles, and all sorts of toys and splashers. While it's great fun, at the end of our super fun-filled pool day I dread the process of cleaning up the...