DIY OR BUY?
Lawn Games for Family Summer Fun
Buy: Check out the kid- friendly rubber horseshoe set from Wayfair.com, which requires no installation, can be used indoors or alongside your outdoor game, and is safe for younger children.
The warm summer sun may be enough to beckon your family outdoors, but lawn games will guarantee hours of fun outside. If you’re handy, there are plenty of great lawn games you can make yourself. If not, buy an off-the-shelf alternative and enjoy the easy setup. GIANT JENGA: EASY DIY All you need to build a giant Jenga tower are two-by-fours that are cut to length. If you’re handy with a saw, you can do this at home. If not, ask to have the wood cut at your local lumberyard. Be sure to sand down the edges before stacking the boards to create a classic Jenga tower! For extra fun, pick a few paint colors and paint each board. Visit ABeautifulMess.com/make-this- giant-jenga to see a complete set of instructions.
CORNHOLE: ADVANCED DIY The humble beanbag may be the most versatile backyard game piece. It’s used in the popular game commonly known as cornhole. To build your own cornhole set, you’ll need a couple of sheets of 1/2-inch-thick plywood along with two-by-fours, some hardware, and a variety of tools including a drill, jigsaw, and sander. Visit DIYPete.com/cornhole-board-plans to get both written and video instructions. Buy: Ready to play ASAP? Cornhole sets are available from many large retailers around summertime, or you can order a customized set featuring your favorite team, family name, or characters from your favorite movies by looking at Etsy.com.
Buy: Skip the project and buy GoSports Giant Wooden Toppling Tower online, which retails for about $70 and stacks over 5 feet high.
CLASSIC HORSESHOES: INTERMEDIATE DIY Tossing horseshoes is a great way to pass an afternoon. To play, you’ll just need to set up two sand pits in your yard. Get a handful of horseshoes, and you’re ready to go! Many DIY plans are available online, including one from HousefulOfHandmade.com/ultimate-diy-horseshoe-pit.
Whether you buy or DIY, remember to have fun and always supervise your children while playing outdoors, especially when it comes to yard games!
WANT TO ‘DELETE’ MOSQUITOES FROM YOUR PROPERTY?
areas and other areas with conducive conditions. All sources of standing water are treated with larvicide. ENJOY YOUR SUMMER BITE-FREE! For ongoing service, we'll treat once a month between March and October. We understand that some people may not need ongoing services, which is why we offer one-time treatments for special events like barbecues, weddings, birthday parties, or any other reason you want to play outside. For the best results, we treat two days before the event. STILL WORRIED ABOUT MOSQUITOES? Here are a few other proven tips for remaining protected from mosquitoes: • Wear long sleeves and pants to reduce exposed skin. • Don't spend time outside at dawn or dusk. • Invest in lawn care services. • Repair broken window screens. • Maintain your gutter system. • Eliminate or cover standing water (this includes pools and hot tubs). Worried about your home’s mosquito problem? Give us a call today and “delete” mosquitoes from your future summer memories!
Mosquitoes aren’t just an annoying symptom to Texas summers — they can be dangerous. When they bite, there's a possibility they'll transmit diseases during their feeding. Some common illnesses experienced in the United States are West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, and dengue. To make matters worse, none of these diseases has standardized treatment, because each one has a wide range of symptoms and reactions. With mosquitoes' potential to be deadly, it's important you get mosquito control services that are effective and quick. That's why we've honed our process to perfection, so you can rest assured you're getting exactly what you need. OUR MOSQUITO TREATMENT To start, our service professionals perform an inspection, identifying any trouble areas with standing water and any areas of concern like poor drainage, overhanging trees, water-filled planters, and other similar signs. Once the inspection is complete, we'll treat the entire landscape while focusing on trees, shrubs, and leaves with a backpack fogger. In addition, we'll treat shaded
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