Ordinarily I wouldn't be blogging about virtual birds. I mean, what does that have to do with renovating your world? Or the home, for that matter? Well, the timing just seem right, given our recently announced Build a Birdhouse Giveaway Contest. So just go with it....
About 10,500 Husqvarna RedMax Brushcutters were recently recalled by the firm and the CPSC due to a fire hazard. Fuel tanks on the model can allow leakage at the fuel cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Fortunately there have been no incidents of fires or injuries...
Last month there were a number of stories on the mass deaths of Norway spruce and white pine across the U.S., with all signs pointing towards DuPont's herbicide "Imprelis" as the culprit. The evidence is in, and indeed Imprelis appears to be the cause. Just last week...
DuPont's new herbicide "Imprelis" has been implicated in the mass death of Norway spruce and white pine trees across the U.S., according to a report by UPI. The latest herbicide has been preferred by landscapers this year for weed control as it was allegedly safer for...
From all of us here at Renovate Your World, have a great Father's Day Weekend! If you really want to make Dad feel special, help him out with these weekend around-the-house projects: Tune up the Lawnmower. The last thing any homeowner wants to do is spend unnecessary...
Temperatures are soaring across the country, prompting the release of gallons and gallons of water to irrigate thirsty lawns and gardens. Before you go wantonly spraying (wasting) a precious resource, brush up on your Garden and Lawn Watering Basics. Taking small...
My morning running route takes me along the sidewalk in front of a property that is home to a very territorial, very big dog. Despite the fact that I've been doing this run almost every day for the past couple years, the dog still charges in my direction, barking...
The 2011 National Hardware Show is underway at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Exhibitors from across the country have set up their booths to showcase their wares. Everything from paint and plumbing to gardening and storage products will be on display through...
Spring has sprung! What better way to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine than to spend a little time in your garden? What, you don't have one? Well, there's never been a better time to start one than right now, especially during Earth Month. Planting and maintaining...
It's street-cleaning season in my neck of the woods, which means I always regret running outdoors without my respirator when the street-cleaning trucks are making their "sweeps." All that dust and dirt kicking up into the air is surely drawn into my heaving lungs as I...
