Fall Leaf Composting 101

As autumn winds sweep in, they bring a surge of colorful leaves. Rather than bagging up those leaves for the trash, let’s learn how to transform them into rich compost for your garden. Starting a compost pile is simple, and it’s an easy way to recycle your yard waste and save on landfill space. The compost also enriches your soil, retains moisture, suppresses weeds, and keeps your plants healthy.

Larry’s One-Trip Move: Collect your fallen leaves, layer them in a compost bin, alternating with other green waste, and turn the pile every few weeks to speed up the composting process.

The Handy Drill Hack You Need

Every home warrior knows the struggle of constantly swapping out drill bits in midst of a DIY project. Here’s a sharp solution for you! Attach a magnetic wristband to your drill. Not only can it hold screws, nails, and washers with stunning magnetism, but it can also grip onto your drill bits. This makes switching between drilling and screwing tasks a breeze.

Larry’s One-Trip Move: Purchase a magnetic wristband from your local hardware store and attach it to your drill, keeping all your screws and drill bits within easy reach.

Cozy up Your Patio for Fall

Now that cooler weather is upon us, it’s time to turn your patio into the perfect autumn sanctuary. Start with comfy outdoor furniture, add plush throw blankets and outdoor pillows, and don’t forget a fire pit for that extra warm glow. As for the atmosphere, string lights and lanterns always pop, while seasonal décor like pumpkins, fall wreaths, and pots of chrysanthemums can truly transform the space.

Larry’s One-Trip Move: Start with the essentials: clean your patio, check your furniture, and then slowly add seasonal décor to create that cozy, fall patio look.

Furnace Maintenance for Winter

As we approach winter, a top priority should be ensuring that the heat keeps flowing. Furnace maintenance is a home safety measure not to be overlooked. This includes replacing the air filter, checking the thermostat, and lubricating and cleaning the blower motor. I recommend having a professional perform a routine check-up to ensure all components are in working order.

Larry’s One-Trip Move: Schedule a furnace check-up now, before the cold hits, to ensure your furnace is winter-ready.

Local Pumpkin Carving Contest

The annual pumpkin carving contest is back in our community! Every year, it’s a fun way to bond with neighbors and show off some serious carving skills. And let’s not forget, it’s a chance for the kids to dive elbow-deep into pumpkin guts. The contest and the accompanying potluck reveal our community’s spirit and creativity in full light.

Larry’s One-Trip Move: Mark your calendar, pick your prize pumpkin, and start brainstorming your winning design now.

🧢 Larry’s Note

Had a minor accident while testing out a new rake handle repair method. Let’s just say it involves duct tape, a bit of wishful thinking, and a now very alarmed squirrel. Crisis averted, but that’s one bewildered bushy-tail who’ll think twice before snatching another tomato from my plant!

“Remember, even the smallest DIY mishap makes for the best story at the next neighborhood BBQ.” — Larry