Here is an assortment of perfect gifts for gardeners and homeowners on your holiday shopping list. Let’s face it. The colder months of the holiday season do not lend themselves to gardening in most climates. But that doesn’t mean gardening is completely out of mind. Avid gardeners and homeowners who must keep their yards neat and tidy appreciate garden-related gifts during “the most wonderful time of the year.” It is actually quite easy to find great gifts for gardeners and homeowners. These folks always need something to satisfy their green thumbs, finish a DIY project, or add one more personal touch to the property. That’s why the editors of Home, Garden and Homestead have put together their annual list of the best gifts for gardeners this holiday season. Heck, you might even want to give some of these gifts to yourself. Gifts for Gardeners: Yard Decor Solar Wind Spinner Wind spinners have been a popular yard decoration for many years. But … [Read more...] about Gifts For Gardeners This Holiday Season
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Best Cordless String Trimmer
The best cordless string trimmer 2022 is a combination of key features and your personal choice. But the editors of Home Garden and Homestead are confident one of these trimmers will be the perfect model for your needs and your budget. If you’re reading this story, we assume you are considering a cordless electric string trimmer, or “weed wacker.” Now you want to know which one is the best. We believe battery powered outdoor equipment is the way to go. You never have to buy gasoline. Instead, you simply recharge the battery pack. A new cordless electric string trimmer won’t emit smelly gas fumes. Rechargeable electric power tools are clean running and very quiet. And perhaps best of all, they start easily with the push of a button. No more pulling on a cord to get a finicky gas engine to start. We’ve reviewed the available models of the best cordless string trimmers of 2022 to find the models we like. All the models reviewed in this story will easily cut through grass and … [Read more...] about Best Cordless String Trimmer
Best Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
These Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers are Battery Powered. They Offer Impressive Cutting Power with Quiet, Instant-Start Motors. The best cordless electric lawn mowers can now go head-to-head with gas mowers in performance. These new battery powered mowers also offer environmental advantages and quiet motors that won’t wake up the neighbors. According to the EPA, one gasoline-powered lawn mower running for one hour produces the same amount of air pollution as 11 new cars running for an hour. That’s a lot of toxic emissions. If you are tired of the noise and pollution created by an old-fashioned gasoline powered mower, now is a great time to go electric. You might also be tired of running out of gas for your mower. Or wrestling with an engine that refuses to start. If so, you are going to love the latest battery powered cordless electric lawn mowers. A New Generation of Rechargeable Batteries A battery powered mower is only as good as its batteries. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about Best Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
Attic Home Office And Other Attic Room Ideas
An attic home office or other attic room is a great idea for unused attic space. The attic room (or loft) is one of the most underused spaces in the home. Many homeowners store belongings in the attic. But this part of the home can have many more practical uses. Sure, you might want to find storage for your eaves that fits perfectly. But if you are looking for inspiration about creating an attic home office, here are some ideas for attic room ideas. Create an Attic Home Office Many workers continue to work from home after adopting a post-COVID hybrid working style. Some people are able to work remotely from home full time. That’s when an attic home office is the perfect idea for unused attic space. Turning your attic space into an attic home office is a great way to separate work and home. It enables you to leave your office at the end of the day and dissociate from the workday. Installing an attic home office gives you quiet, dedicated works space. Furnish … [Read more...] about Attic Home Office And Other Attic Room Ideas
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
Preparing your garden for winter is a fall activity for millions of gardeners and homeowners. If you are reading this story right now, you are in good company! Most people tend to think of spring when it comes to planting and gardening. However, autumn is a great time to get a head start on your garden for the following year. Here are a few things you should consider when preparing your garden for those cold winter months. Trim Hedges and Shrubs Preparing your garden for winter can begin with trimming your hedges and shrubs. The growth rate of plants slows down due to the cooler temperatures and reduced daylight. If you complete some prep during autumn, you won’t be faced with a lot of yard tasks during the winter. Pruning your hedges and shrubs in autumn makes them less vulnerable to freezing. And autumn is not bird nesting season, which is an important consideration when cutting back hedgerows. Working with heavy power tools can be dangerous, so you may want to … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Garden for Winter
