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You don't need expensive software to plan out a patio, deck, or garden. Here are the best free online tools for your garden.
Ready to grow your own food but not sure where to start? This helpful guide on how to start a garden for beginners goes over everything you need to know.
Don't let laziness lead to rusty blades and sticky pruners. Learn how to clean your garden tools quickly (and sharpen them automatically) by setting up a simple tool cleaning station in your yard. All you need are a bucket of sand and a bottle of oil to do most of the work for you.
Learn how to easily remove rust from tools using vinegar.
How to remove rust from small garden tools using an acid bath. Keep your hand tools in great shape by keeping them rust free! How to care for garden tools after cleaning them.
Cucumbers are a summer favorite, but to truly thrive and produce a bountiful harvest, they need the right support.
Organizing your garden tools is more than just keeping your gardening space tidy; it's about creating an efficient environment where everything you need is easily accessible. With 17 Easy DIY Garden Tool Storage Ideas, you can transform your cluttered area into a well-organized and inviting space. These ideas not only provide practical solutions to keep your tools in order but also add a touch of personal flair to your gardening area. Getting started with DIY Garden Tool Storage doesn't have to be overwhelming. Whether it's understanding your storage needs, choosing your style, or actually implementing your storage solution, each step
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Even if you have years of rust and grime built up on your garden tools, you can clean them quickly and easily with no scrubbing at all. You just need two household ingredients to keep your tools looking shiny and new. Here's your go-to guide for removing rust from tools, no elbow grease needed!
Using a bulb auger attached to a cordless drill makes bulb planting so much faster and easier. Here's how to do it.
This list of easy and inexpensive DIY garden tool storage ideas is super easy to do and will get your garden shed organized in no time.
Caring for your gardening tools is important. This article and video will show you how to sharpen pruners and how to keep them in good shape.
Get creative in your garden with unique trellis ideas. From dress forms to bikes to screen doors, these trellises are sure to show off your climbing vines
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We have all come a long way in our Serging 101 series! In case you missed out on any of the previous serging posts, we have already covered how to set up your serger, how to thread for rolled hems, how to thread for seams, and a few other posts in between. And now today we're going to learn how to serge with knits! One of the things I love about sewing with knits is that they don't fray, so it's not absolutely necessary to serge the edges. However, I have four boys and I'd like their clothes to get a lot of use, so I tend to serge my edges for extra durability. I also sew all of my seams with a sewing machine before serging. It takes just a bit more time and makes them a lot more sturdy. So that two-step method is what I'll show you today! First, the sewing machine. When I sew with knits on my sewing machine, my favorite stitch is the "lightning bolt" stitch, as I like to call it, that you can see circled above. It gives a really strong stitch while still allowing the knit to stretch when it's worn. Please notice that the one I circled is NOT the same thing as a standard zigzag stitch, shown as #10 above. You can use the zigzag on knits too but the finish isn't as nice. My second favorite stitch for knits is the #18 stitch above. It is a straight stretch stitch (at least on my machine) and gives a sturdy stitch but doesn't allow quite as much stretch as the lightning bolt, so it might cause problems with puckering. It is great if the lighting isn't available on your machine though. One thing to note with the lightning bolt stitch is that it does start out strong so it might pull your fabric down with the initial stitches if you're right on the edge of the fabric. I like to start down about 1/8" and that seems to solve the problem. Alright, on to sewing! After sewing the seam with the lighting bolt stitch, your seam will look like the one above! Now you're ready to serge! On my Brother 1034D serger, I set my tension dials all to 4, as you can see in the photo. For your machine you may need to adjust the dials based on the recommendations in your user's manual. For the settings on the side of my machine, I put the first dial at 1.0 if I'm using a low-stretch knit, or up to 2.0 if I'm using a super stretchy knit. The second dial I put at a 4, and the third dial I put just above a 5. I also make sure my knife is engaged. Again, your settings may be a bit different but these work great for my machine. To begin, put the presser foot down and chain off a tail, as shown above. Then line up the edge of your fabric with the appropriate seam allowance. Mine is 3/8" and is marked by the red arrow in my photo. With the presser foot down, begin serging. Be careful not to pull or stretch the fabric as you go because it will cause puckers in knit! Notice that the knife is cutting off the excess fabric where the yellow arrow is pointing. That reminds me of another reason I always sew before serging! Anybody who has accidentally left a pin in the fabric can tell you that when a pin hits the knife blade of the serger it is NOT GOOD! That is a mistake I won't make more than once! I like to have my edges sewn and pins removed before getting anywhere near my serger. As you serge your outfit, if you come to a curve don't panic! Just gently guide the fabric through at a gradual curve. Think about how you drive around a curve in a car - gradually and smoothly, using the line as your guide. When you get to the end of your fabric, simply serge off the edge of it, forming another tail. Cut the threads and you're done! You should now have a neatly serged edge. I aim to have my serger stitching very close to, but not quite on top of, my sewing machine stitches. Now if I stretch out the seam, no threads show through on the outside of the fabric! It is a secure seam that is ready to stand up to a lot of rough-housing from my boys! Aren't these adorable? I love this Space Invader knit I got from Misty over at BWD Fabric and Supplies. This was my first time ordering from her and the quality is fantastic -- not to mention the super adorable prints she has in knits, such as Jack Skellington, Minnie Mouse, and right now she's taking pre-orders for Alice in Wonderland! I have several more of hers that I have in my stash for future blog posts and I can hardly wait! But first I'm going to finish up this super cute outfit I started. Any guesses on what I might be making to coordinate with these little guys? Let's Create! ~ Kristen
Borax is a multi-purpose cleaner that has been around for ages and is made up of only one ingredient which is called boron. Boron is a mineral salt that contain acidic properties and is also naturally occurring, therefore making Borax a pretty awesome all-natural cleanser that can really do it all! Today we'll show you 5 Borax uses for the garden that are SO genius and SO clever you'll wanna run out and get yourself some Borax ASAP! 5 Borax Uses for the Garden Source: Balconygardenweb #1. Augment Soil Boron can add a lot of good components to soil, especially
