#LiveLifeOutside: Do More of What You Love

Before you open up your wallet and close off your weekend for another DIY yard project, think about what you could be doing instead if you hired a lawncare professional.

You could...Reseed grass on your own
Time spent: four hours removing dead grass with a cutter, plus a full day seeding.
Money spent: For a full reseed, as much as $500. For an overseed with aeration, about half that.

But you should...Admire a beautiful lawn at a baseball stadium, where the average cost for a family of four to attend a game ($212) is still less than an overseed. Heck, for that price, make it a double header! 

You could...Spray your own pesticide 
Time spent: A lovely morning inspecting your home for cracks and crannies where bugs live.
Money spent: $20-$100 for insecticide and up to $200 for a heavy-duty sprayer.
Also: BUGS!

But you should…Take that money and host a backyard barbecue this summer. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing all that food won’t be attracting any creepy crawlers.

You could...Pull your own weeds 
Time spent: A few hours in the spring, with no guarantee they won’t come back.
Money spent: The labor is free, but a bag of mulch can run you $85.

But you should...Buy a double hammock for $85, curl up with a good book and a tasty beverage, smile as you remember you’re not pulling weeds.

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