It’s about to get hot, and in some places, really hot. It would be nice if you could shelter inside all summer. That’s not possible because one, you have things to do, such as work, errands, kids’ sports, and so on; second, that’s just not any fun. Life doesn’t need to be that way, though….
Summer
Picking the Best Cooler
Whether you’re going camping, hanging out with friends, fishing, or whatever other endless reasons for needing a cooler, you need to know the best cooler to purchase. The easy answer to that conundrum is that it depends. There are several types of coolers, all with their own functionality, and there are many different sizes with…
Milwaukee Enters Cordless Lawn Mower Market
Milwaukee is finally entering the cordless lawn mower market with a cordless model. Consumers have been asking for a mower from Milwaukee, and they answered their cries with the new M18 FUEL 21-inch Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mower. This mower comes with all the features to contend with the other top cordless mowers already on the…
How to Insulate Windows for Winter & Summer
Our homes may be too cold or hot during the winter and summer. Instead of spending copious amounts on insulation for walls, ceilings, or flooring or having your energy bill skyrocket, it may secretly be the windows that are the actual problem. Installing insulation is simple and inexpensive. This easy and painless solution can make…
Guide to Summer Lawn Care
Summer is a double-edged sword for lawns. The heat and diminishing rainfall can wreak havoc on a lawn, but it’s also the prime time to show it off. That’s why summer lawn care is vital to its health. You spent all spring getting your turf looking as green and lush as possible, so don’t throw that hard…
How to Cool Down a Room
Midsummer heat waves are upon us, and we must worry about heat illnesses such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Hiding out in your workplace or home is easy to beat the heat, but even indoors can get hot. Installing a new air conditioning system could solve all your problems. But two problems arise from cooling your home that…
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed
A raised garden bed provides plenty of benefits. They’re perfect for areas with poor soil and allow you to create ideal soil conditions for whatever you’d like to grow. Raised beds are great to keep pets or pests out of your garden, too. Building a DIY raised garden bed can feel like a daunting task,…
9 Grilling Accessories For Your End Of Summer BBQ!
Say goodbye to summer by throwing the best backyard BBQ. Here at Acme, we believe in Doing Our Best Work, even while cooking. Because even the most experienced grill master needs more than just a spatula, we’ve put together a list of the items required to elevate your grilling game. 1. Cutting Board People often overlook…
What is Heat Illness and How to Prevent it?
Summer is here, and the sun is shining, a great relief from the cold winters we experience here in the Midwest. But with a bright and shining sun also comes danger for those who work outdoors. When working out in the summer sun, you risk exposure to high heat, high temperatures, and humidity in some…
What’s the Best Lawn Mower this Year?
The Spring and Summer seasons mean outdoors, playing in the backyard, the front yard, and just lying on the grass. But that also means maintaining your lawn and keeping it nice and clean for your kids or any guests that come over. That means getting a lawn mower to help keep the grass in your…