Ben

Ben has a bachelor's degree in construction engineering. When not constructing or remodeling X-Ray Rooms, Cardiovascular Labs, and Pharmacies, you can find him at home with wife and two daughters. Outside of family, He loves grilling and barbequing on his Big Green Egg and Blackstone Griddle, as well as working on projects around the house.

Sandboxes are the ultimate playground for kids! Imagine a world where they can build sand castles and create mini-universes, all with just a handful of sand. On one hand, you want to keep the sand clean and protected from nature’s wearing-down elements. On the other hand, you want your kids to experience the freedom and …

Spring is around the corner, and summer will soon bring back all the activity outdoors. Sitting out on the deck is among the nicest things you can do with your family in this mellow weather. Adding a sandbox for the little ones is a great idea. However, many people aren’t sure if they can put …

Your doggo loves to dig around and wiggle in the sand? Well, what better place for him to unleash his digging skills than a sandbox? But are sandboxes good for dogs? Do they live up to the hype? And most importantly, will your furry friend use it to do his business? Hang in there and …

Turtles swimming around in a pond are just adorable. They provide a change of scenery and some biodiversity in such a closed ecosystem. On the flip side, they can become a nuisance and a source of danger. Turtles are omnivorous scavengers, which means they can very well eat fish and fish eggs. Snapping turtles can …

If you’ve seen a pond-like structure with gravel and vegetation surrounding its perimeter, you’re more likely eyeing a retention pond. You might be wondering: what are retention ponds used for? Retention ponds, otherwise known as retention basins and wet ponds, are artificial structures used to retain and treat contaminated stormwater runoff. They also control flooding …

Ponds with water features, like fountains or waterfalls, are simply gorgeous. However, some things can take away from their beauty. The foam that forms on the water’s surface and doesn’t dissipate is one of those things. Some foam formation is normal and expected. After all, the movement of water is enough to cause the little …

We love Kirkland’s Pesto, and my wife came home with it out of the blue the other day. While it is delicious on one of our favorite pizza’s, Mozzarella & Feta Cheese Pesto Pizza, we also love using it on this Chicken Bacon Pesto Panini on the Blackstone Griddle. This Chicken Bacon Pesto Panini recipe …

Building a pond from scratch involves a lot of steps that you need to take. These include clearing out the soil, building a dam, and then filling the pond with fish. What if the water remains muddy and turbid, though? A muddy pond isn’t the most aesthetically pleasing thing. Aside from that, it has the …

The gutter protects your home from rainwater. Like most installations, it needs a fair share of maintenance to get the job done. Perhaps the most basic of all is regular cleaning from debris and other wastes. Otherwise, your gutter may attract insects, like wasps and bees. If that’s already your problem, then you may be …

What eats pond algae? Typically, plecos, koi fish, goldfish, and other aquatic animals can help you reduce the number of algae in your pond ecosystem. If you want to know how to stop pond algae from getting out of hand, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’re going to discuss aquatic animals …