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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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: ...

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Have you ever taken woolen clothes out of storage for wintertime and discovered that they'd been moth-eaten? If you're anything like me, you've probably offered some pretty colorful profanity in ...

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