Yard Notes

How to Power Outdoor Inflatables Safely (Cords,...

The short answer: use outdoor-rated cords on a GFCI outlet, keep every connection up out of the wet, and put the display on a timer. Inflatables ship with an outdoor-rated...

Cord Safety on Halloween Night: Keeping Trick-o...

The short answer: burying the cable run is the only genuinely good solution — everything else is damage control. If you can't bury, the next best thing is to route...

When Should You Put Up Halloween Inflatables? A...

The short answer: early-to-mid October for most yards, and there's nothing wrong with late September if you run the display on a timer. The limit isn't taste — plenty of...

Tie-Down Loops: How to Use Them Right (and Fix ...

The short answer: run the rope through the sewn loop, stake at opposing angles, and don't skip the loops that sit above ground level. The included stakes are enough for...

Can Outdoor Inflatables Get Rained On? Yes — Wi...

The short answer: yes, your inflatable can run in the rain — but it must never sit where water pools. That single distinction explains most of the "my blower died"...

Why Inflatable Archways Tip Over — and How to A...

The short answer: most archways tip over because they're anchored like a single-figure inflatable — a stake at each foot and nothing else. An arch is a tall, wide sail...