Do It Yourself

Pack Your Picnic

These days it is easier to pack scrumptious items for your picnic. Gone are the days that you have to make everything, as there are ready-to-eat and easy pick-up items right in our community.
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First Publication on Noisette Roses Released

The Charleston Horticultural Society has released Noisette Roses--19th Century Charleston's Gift to the World, their first publication and what is believed to be the first publication on Noisette Roses in America.
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Yard Sale

The Isle of Palms Recreation Department will host the Annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 16 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. located at 24 28th Avenue.
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Jazz up your furniture

With the change of seasons, homeowners are often interested in refreshing the interior atmosphere of their living spaces. Heavy window treatments may be swapped out for sheerer fabrics and perhaps the walls are updated with a new paint color. Another way to brighten up rooms and create instant appeal is by changing the upholstery of furniture. However, reupholstering sofas, loveseats and chairs can be an expensive venture. Instead, look to slipcovers to provide the style you desire.
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Fall and winter yard work

Fall is the time of year when many do-it-yourself gardeners wind down their activity and begin to think about closing up the shed for the season. However, the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the nation’s lawn and landscape association, notes that early fall is a great time to plant trees, shrubs, and some annuals, as well as to plan a winterizing strategy.
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20 Projects in Just 20 Minutes

Since every dollar counts these days, homeowners need sensible home improvement products that can help increase the value of their homes without breaking the bank. Synthetic millwork products are a fast, easy way to reach this goal.
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Harvesting a Healthier Garden

Spring is here at last! Most of us can't wait to shake off the winter blues, to get out into the sunshine, walk the dog, play catch with the kids or just take a stroll in the park. For homeowners, it's the first chance to work on the yard, restore a lush lawn and, for an increasing number of gardening aficionados, create a home vegetable garden. Inner city urbanites, even those with a postage stamp size yard, have been swept up by the 'grow your own' movement.
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