The Great Outdoors
One has a wonderful feeling of accomplishment when you get something fixed, painted, or repaired outdoors. The outdoor air revives me and motivates me to get going and to complete things promptly.
Gardening Or Tending To Young Growing Trees
I love raised-bed gardening because the rabbits and deer tend to leave it alone, and not many weeds flourish in the rich garden soil. I have been eating a lot of lettuce lately, and cherry tomatoes will be ready soon. I will have green beans, beets, sweet onions, peppers, eggplant, and some butternut squash to eat as the season progresses. I love planting young trees, mulching around them, watering them, and watching them grow year after year. With time, they provide an excellent windbreak or shade.
Mowing The Yard
I find it very relaxing on my John Deere riding mower as I mow the lawn. One thinks about pleasant things from the past when you are mowing the lawn, and you think about how truly lucky you are to be in good health and a good state of mind. I look at the birds and small animals while I mow, and I thank God for another beautiful and glorious day.
Repairing Buildings
I have done a lot of building repairs over the years, and I have enjoyed them all, especially seeing the finished project and how much better it looks now. I have worked with paneling, installing ceiling tile, laying carpet, installing tile, roofing, installing siding, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, and more. By knowing how to do these things yourself, you can save a lot of money and get them fixed on your schedule, not someone else’s. I’m frustrated when workers are late or don’t show up, as I have been waiting all day for them. I have replaced rotten wood on buildings, painted houses, and stained decks. I always use oil-based paints and stains because they last for many years without peeling.
Winter Outdoor Work
It is not quite as enjoyable to be outdoors in the winter. I have a truck with a snow blade that I use for moving snow in the yard, and a small snow blower for the deck, sidewalk, and patio. They do a perfect job unless there has been a blizzard and the snow is hard-packed, in which case I need to hire someone. Cleaning out things in your sheds or garage is a good project on warmer winter days.
Indoor Winter Remodeling
If you want to install new cupboards, winter would be a good time to do it, as contractors are less busy. You might want to update your bathroom, and I have seen many winter specials over the years. You could get a good deal on an AC, since they often have closeout specials, and you could install it in the winter and be ready for next year’s heat wave. Indoor remodeling is always a good idea, as you do not want to do many things outdoors when it is bitterly cold.
Copyright 2026. Not to be reproduced in any form.