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Jae Warren

Jae Warren is an Atlanta based copywriter/script writer, editor and avid putter (golf is impossible when you’re constantly on deadline). You can follow his professional antics on Twitter @Homedepot_jae.

How to Build Your Own Adirondack Chairs, with Ana White

Posted by: Jae Warren on May 16th, 2013 | Make A Comment

Adirondack chairs have been around for over a century. This iconic piece of patio furniture is perfect for lounging around on breezy warm days at the beach, by the pool, or out on the deck or patio. The original version was made from a solid piece of wood cut into 12 pieces. Today Adirondack [...]

tags: Adirondack Chairs, DIH Workshops, DIY, outdoor patio furniture, Patio, Patio Furniture, Porch, Video, youtube

Places: Outdoor Swing Sets

Posted by: Jae Warren on May 15th, 2013 | Make A Comment

In a world where kids — little ones and big ones alike — spend far too much time indoors, passively gazing at the wonders of the digital universe, we’d like to lure them back into the real world to take a flight on the original playstation. No one knows for certain how long it’s [...]

tags: Landscaping Ideas, places, Swing Set, swing sets

Lawn Sprinklers 101

Posted by: Jae Warren on May 14th, 2013 | Make A Comment

A lush, green, healthy lawn is the foundation for your home’s overall curb appeal. And, with the proper watering, feeding and maintenance, your lawn will surely attract many admirers. The right sprinkler or irrigation system will not only keep your lawn attractive and well-hydrated, you’ll also waste less water and help preserve one of [...]

tags: Automatic Sprinkler System, Irrigation Systems, Landscaping, Lawn Sprinklers, youtube

Meet The Material: Artificial Grass

Posted by: Jae Warren on May 10th, 2013 | Make A Comment

Today’s artificial grass has grown leaps and bounds in terms of appearance, feel and composition. Whereas the earliest iterations of synthetic turf looked both cheap and plastic, the quality and variety of synthetic grasses available now has improved dramatically. You can get artificial grass that looks late-summer long or manicured, or get short [...]

tags: Artificial Grass, Flooring, Garden Ideas, Landscaping, Landscaping Ideas, Meet the Material

Vacation Safety Tips for Your Home

Posted by: Jae Warren on May 9th, 2013 | Make A Comment

The security of your home is absolutely the last thing you want to think about while enjoying a much needed vacation. So, before you pack up and take off, we’d like to pass along a few vacation safety tips to help protect your home and property while you are away. In this short video, [...]

tags: home security, Lighing, youtube

Places: Gazebo Summer Homes

Posted by: Jae Warren on May 8th, 2013 | Make A Comment

If you have come to think of the gazebo as some small ornamental structure stuck in a remote corner of the garden where the occasional wedding is staged, you might want to rethink that. A gazebo can certainly provide an idyllic view of the happy couple on their special day and make a nice [...]

tags: Garden, Garden Ideas, Gazebo, Gazebo Decor, Gazebo Ideas, Gazebos, places

New Patio Furniture Collections for 2013

Posted by: Jae Warren on May 7th, 2013 | Make A Comment

It’s the outdoor season again and The Home Depot has an exciting lineup of new patio furniture collections designed to bring more comfort and style to your outdoor living space. So, if you’ve been thinking about replacing an old or worn patio set, or you’re considering a new one, now is the time. In [...]

tags: Deck Ideas, outdoor patio furniture, Patio, Patio Furniture, patio furniture sets, patio ideas, patio sets, wicker patio furniture, youtube

Soil Testing for Healthier Plants

Posted by: Jae Warren on May 2nd, 2013 | Make A Comment

Healthy, fertile soil and lots of TLC are the keys to productive gardens and lush lawns. That’s why it’s important to test your soil every two to three years. Soil testing provides essential information about your soil’s pH (its acidity or alkalinity) as well as a measure of other nutrients essential for plant growth. [...]

tags: Garden, gardening, Gardening Ideas, soil, Soil Test Kit, Soil Test Kits, soil testing

Places: The Outdoor Shower

Posted by: Jae Warren on May 1st, 2013 | 2 Comments

If you’ve never taken an outdoor shower on a hot, sunny summer day after working or playing outside, then you’ve been missing out on one of life’s simplest and most exhilarating pleasures. There’s nothing like standing out in the rain with arms stretched wide and face to the heavens. But this kind of shower [...]

tags: Deck Ideas, Outdoor Pool Shower, Outdoor Shower, Outdoor Shower Fixtures, places, Shower, Shower Fixtures

Lawn Mower Maintenance Made Easy

Posted by: Jae Warren on April 30th, 2013 | Make A Comment

Even if you think of yourself as somewhat mechanically disinclined, basic lawn mower maintenance is something anyone can do and it will add years to the life of your mower. To show you just how easy it is to keep your lawn mower operating at peak performance, Rick from The Home Depot has pulled [...]

tags: Garden, Garden Ideas, gardening, Landscaping Ideas, lawn mower maintenance, lawn mowers, mower parts, Video, youtube

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