Dethatching–removing harmful plant residue–allows the lawn to breathe. We used this Greenworks Dethatcher, which is lightweight, controlled much like a push mower, and has glowing reviews on Amazon.

How do you judge the makings of a gentleman? You probably shouldn’t. Gentlemen don’t all fit in the same box. We each offer a distinctive set of skills, interests and aptitudes. Some cook. Others fix. Some grow. Others design. We could go on, but you get the point. Notwithstanding that uninvited rant, we have identified the telltale sign of a serious homeowner—man or women, twenty-something or retiree. Plenty of people have homes. They pay their mortgages. They mow their lawns. They may even have painted some rooms or replaced the kitchen backsplash. But, if they are serious about it, truly committed, they own a pressure washer. Why? A pressure washer can clean almost anything outdoors. It does so rapidly, effectively and safely. And, honestly, it’s just fun. This spring, commit to your home. Enlist in the elite club of serious...

We don’t judge. Live your life however you deem fit. But, gentleman to gentleman, can we lend a word of advice? Get control of that garden hose, man. Seriously. It looks like a 50-foot boa constrictor died on your lawn. Your neighbors are annoyed. The grass under it is suffocating. And, it’s a safety hazard; someone might trip, and that someone is likely you. We just got a Liberty Garden Model 1200 Two Wheel Hose Cart. What a wonderful wheel! These days, we keep our hose tight and yard tidy. We’re the pride of the block. Of course, we were before too—just more so now.

Snow falling in late March angers the people of the internet. They slander winter. They threaten Punxsutawney Phil. They bemoan a potentially ruined Easter. Relax. We at G@H recognize that you crave warmth. We do too. We yearn to open the windows and fire up the grill. Rather than give me the death penalty, let's hunt down @alroker and give that guy a spanking. — Punxsutawney Phil (@GroundhogPhil) March 22, 2013 Nevertheless, you must embrace opportunity wherever it arises, and a spring snow day presents splendid potential. If it were warm, outside duty would call. You would need to sow grass seed, till your garden or lay mulch. You would need to clean your garage or bag yard waste. Instead, you simply cannot. The weather has trapped you indoors where there is food, drink and the NCAA tournament. You have...

Punxsutawney Phil recently predicted an early spring, proving definitively that groundhogs make lousy meteorologists. March has arrived. Much of the nation is still coated in snow with no thaw in sight. Lucky, we at G@H have discovered the perfect remedy for cabin fever: fresh cut grass scented soap. It supplies all of the sensory satisfaction of yard work without having to pickup sticks. Other variations include baseball glove, bacon and chewing tobacco.   We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness