Just like your car’s engine depends on oil to keep it running smoothly, your gas-powered chainsaw engine needs oil to operate at its best. Different chainsaws require different oils, and using the wrong oil or not enough oil can cause major problems. Knowing the available chainsaw oil options, learning how to choose the right one and determining the right fuel/oil ratio can help ensure your chainsaw runs smoothly every time.

Backyard sandboxes are a fun feature for your kids, and they can also be a lovely addition to your landscape design. Tropical-themed backyards may feature a relaxing, sandy oasis complete with patio hammocks, or you may include a sandbox in your Japanese Zen garden. But while sandboxes can bring calm or playful energy to your yard, they come with a price—the threat of pests like stray cats, spiders and mosquitoes.

6 / 8 via @kjg__home/tiktok.com Slatted Wood Elements Slatted wood is a common choice in modern design for its warm texture and linear design, as seen here in this modern outdoor kitchen by @kjg_home. The wall and cabinet fronts feature gray slatted wood for a cohesive look. The project, DIY start to finish, and also includes a fire place grill, pizza oven and built-in wood storage. Check out these built-in grill ideas for outdoor kitchens.

Back when radio was still relevant, folks in my region of New York State heard a booming baritone voice kick off a commercial for a local car wash chain with this phrase: “Salt eats cars!” After all, in the Northeast we deal with snow, salt, sludge and sleet — substances can wreak havoc on a vehicle’s paint, wheels and interiors. While it’s a good idea to keep a vehicle as clean as possible all winter long, spring brings the perfect opportunity to restore its shine.

“In Season 3, I had a bad experience on set with being basically cornered into doing a scene partially naked, and I felt I had no choice in the matter,” the 38-year-old actress, who starred as Kate Austen on the ABC drama, revealed on a recent episode of The Lost Boys podcast. “I was mortified and I was trembling. When it was finished, I was crying my eyes out and I had to go on [to] do a very formidable, very strong scene thereafter.