- A new house: I've always wanted a greenhouse. But, time, space and expense issues were always a concern. I've found a remedy with Flower Houses. These portable, pop-up green houses come in a wide variety of sizes and they're very affordable. The SeedHouse Jr. goes for around $25. You can even purchase your DreamHouse for under $300. Go to FlowerHouses.com and click on your choice of greenhouse. You can order direct from the manufacturer or click on retailers for a store near you.

- Multi-season shovel: Toro's new Power Shovel Plus is more than just an electric shovel. It's a power broom and a mini-snowthrower all in one. If you have a small area of snow to clear, this is the machine for you. The Power Shovel Plus takes on snow as deep as 6-inches, throwing it up to 20-feet out of the way. It's easy to maneuver, weighing on 13 pounds. A quick turn of a wrench transforms the machine into a powerful electric broom, perfect for sweeping out the garage, deck or driveway. The Power Shovel Plus is available at Toro dealers and The Home Depot for around $139. Check out www.Toro.com and enter Power Shovel Plus in the search section.

- Coveralls for her: Gardening and home improvement projects can require an addition to your wardrobe. Forget baggy sweats and paint covered t-shirts. Check out Rosies Coveralls for women. Developed by a do-it-herselfer in need of suitable clothing for her new welding hobby, Rosies are designed to be "strong enough for a man, but made for a woman." They fit over your regular clothing, with lots of roomy pockets and removable kneepads. Rosies are machine washable and come in great, but not overly-girly colors such as Blue Indigo and Black Floral. About $75 at www.rosiescoveralls.com and select retailers.

- Kathleen Hennessy

(Kathleen Hennessy is an avid gardener and weekend home-improver. She has been writing about home and garden topics for more than ten years, and currently serves at the content manager for the outdoor beautification website, yardcare.com .)