We’ve all had those moments when you’re reading a book outside or cooking some dinner, and you hear a buzzing in your ear. You look, and it’s a bunch of flies surrounding you, your plants, or your ...
17 of the Best Plants for Privacy
Want to keep the nosy neighbors, weird watchers and strange lurkers at bay? We've rounded up some of the best plants to help you maintain your privacy. Why? There's nothing quite like enjoying time ...
How to Attract Dragonflies to Your Garden for Pest Control
I have to admit - I’ve always had a bit of a phobia when it comes to dragonflies. There’s just something about these flighted creatures that gives me the heebie-jeebies - I’m not sure exactly ...
9 Steps to Winterize Your Power Tools
We tend to use different tools at different times of the year. After all, we don't have much use for lawnmowers when there's a foot of snow in the yard. When you're putting equipment away for the ...
Everything You Need to Know About Pellet Stoves
Pellet stoves aren't so different from wood-burning stoves. In fact, they look similar so it can be difficult to tell them apart. Unlike wood-burning stoves that are powered by pieces of chopped ...
7 Tips on Protecting Your Trees from Deer and Co-existing in Peace
For most homeowners, deer pose few problems. They’re majestic to look at as they graze among the trees, and as long as they don’t dart in front of your car, it’s so easy to love them. If you ...
The Best Internet Options for Rural Homes
Living in the countryside has advantages, like waking up to the peaceful sound of nature, a slower pace of life, and getting to spend more time doing the things you love, like gardening. Living ...
9 Ticks to Watch Out For (and How to Deal With Them)
Want to strike fear in the heart of someone? Just mention the word "ticks." These arachnids carry different diseases that affect both animals and humans, and some of the diseases can make you really ...
8 Tips for Dealing with Bedbugs
Not gonna lie here: bedbugs are absolutely horrible to contend with. They're insidious and take a lot of diligent attention to get rid of. If burning your house down isn't an option, that's okay: ...