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When the warm summer months are just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about enjoying the weather and the outdoors. This year, many people are not only on a tighter budget, some are...
I can use Listerine mouthwash for backyard mosquito control? Who knew? I always love testing out unusual or unconventional solutions to everyday problems, and I am also one of those people that...
With the stresses of modern life, more people are trying to spend less time on the go and more time close to home. People are spending more time in their yards, relaxing by connecting with nature....
The best way to get rid of a terrible looking eyesore in your backyard is to pick it up and haul it away. However, we can’t always do this, for one reason or another. To keep this thing,...
It’s nice to catch a few rays while you are outside gardening, but prolonged sun exposure can damage your skin and puts you at a greater risk for skin cancer. Slathering on the sunscreen is the...
I used to live in a small township located in Upstate NY and there is plenty of pesky insect activity there as it is a heavily wooded rural area that is also located alongside the Great Lake...
Did you know that money CAN really grow on trees? If you have backyard fruit such as oranges, lemons, grapefruit and ESPECIALLY avocados, you can make an excellent profit without even standing on...
Last fall I planned on putting mulch in my flower bed, but it turned cold quicker than I planned. Today was such a gorgeous day, and the bag of mulch beckoned me from my porch. I tore it open and...
I have always loved my above ground pool. I never really wanted the permanence or expense of an in ground pool. After my pool was installed, my backyard didn’t look as pretty as I had envisioned,...
Your home should be your retreat from the busyness of the outside world, so why not create a tranquil escape in your very own backyard for you to enjoy.
Backyard vacations are all about finding ways to enjoy the benefits of a vacation without spending the money and time that a cross-country or global vacation requires. A backyard vacation may...
Enhance backyard camping by adding fun, exciting, and different foods and activities. Create family memories or possibly a new family tradition.
So you are ready to add a new puppy to your home and are not sure where to start... Well let me help you some by telling you where NOT to start. Pet stores usually carry puppies from puppy...
Some children are naturally more active than others. Here are some tips to keep them going regardless of their usual activtiy level.
A wooden deck is a beautiful addition to any home. In the backyard they serve as the perfect place to host a summer party. Sometimes it’s just nice sitting on your deck enjoying the beauty of your...
It is beautiful to have birds, butterflies and other wildlife, visit your backyard. Wildlife will flock to a place that is prepared for them. There are ways to attract nature to where you live,...
Ever wonder how people have and maintain beautiful backyards? Well with some planning and budgeting you to can achieve the backyard haven that you want.
Eating local is important because it reduces pollution (transporting food), keeps your money in your local community, and supports local farmers. There are health benefits to eating local, in...
Having a backyard is fun. It allows for parties, big and small. It allows for you and your children to play in the backyard, in the privacy of your own home. When night falls and you want to be...
Driving down the street I noticed a man hanging a sign advertising an art sale. Following the sign I came upon a clever way to market crafts. This was just one of many that I have noticed in the...
Creating your very own backyard bird sanctuary is easy! Be wary though, backyard birding can become quite addictive
So you have a big backyard and you have lot's of gardening space. Here is how to share it, go green, and make money by allowing others to share the expenses and the vegetables. This is a total...
Backyards without lawns or plants can be sometimes very challenging especially when there is a long plain wall. I can show you how a backyard will become green, lush and blooming within 1 week -...
With today's economy, many families have canceled their scheduled summer vacations due to financial constraints. However, you don't need to drive thousands of miles to get a piece of vacation...
Summer is coming again soon and what better way to welcome your feathered friends than with a bird feeder? Recycle a one-liter plastic bottle into a backyard bird feeder that is fun to make and...
Another mosquito bite! It's not fair! You step into your own backyard in your own gul-durned home, for crying out loud, for a BBQ, a bit of garden work, or an afternoon snooze. Soon as you're...
The National Wildlife Federation administers the Backyard Wildlife Habitat program, which is designed to encourage home owners to create landscapes friendly to both wildlife and the environment....
Although you may not have the time or the money for an exotic vacation, with a little planning you can create a fun and relaxing destination in your own backyard.
Salamanders, snakes, raccoons, butterflies, skunks, dragonflies, 'possums, garden snails, goldfish, coyotes, tadpoles and assorted birds make their home in (or occasionally pass through) my yard...
Spending quality time together with family and friends is really all anyone needs to complete an irresistible backyard getaway experience. But once the theme is chosen as well as the furnishings,...
Cleaning backyard ponds and waterfalls can be a mucky job but once done, the rewards are many. Not only will you get to spend the day outside in the fresh air and sunshine instead of cooped up at...
Warm weather often brings warm weather pests. Ticks carry the insidious Lyme's Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, among a host of other bacteria, viruses and toxins. Below are some tips...
Having children that argue constantly is a challenge for us Moms. After extensive research and plenty of trial and errors, I have found the solution! This works like a charm. Although the children...
Oktoberfest is a wonderful kick-off to the fall season for Germans and non-Germans alike. Here's how you can do it in your own backyard!
Thinking of backyard camping, star gazing, outdoor activities, or a way to enhance camping? If you have access to the outdoors where it’s legal and safe from human and animal predators, grab the...
Summer has a way of bringing you and your family outside to enjoy the sunshine. It also has a way of bringing the money out of your pocket book.
Exercise is an important component to any weight loss program. Sometimes, though, in our busy lifestyles, we have no time to leave the house to go to a gym or park to workout. For quicker weight...
I love my backyard, it is away from the watchful eye of the neighborhood where I can unwind and enjoy my time alone or with my family, pets or friends. I always have maintained a nice backyard as...
If you already own a basset, then you already know the joys and the terrors of being the parent of one. If you are considering getting one of these gorgeous animals, read on.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have more fun and live in more comfort without having to keep shelling out money every time you enjoy yourself? Well, you can actually do that in your back yard. And the...
Let your kids debut their dramatic talents in their own backyard by building a simple clothesline theater. With a favorite book, a couple of bed sheets and some clothespins, and a lot of...
Decorative Bird baths aren't just for the birdies. These uniquely made decorations can be very eye appealing as well as provide a personal touch to a backyard, front lawn, or even a paved patio...
Learning to make a fresh soil is a delightful achievement. Recycling simple ingredient, a little patience and a lots of sunshine. Composting is very inexpensive compare to commercial brought soil.
If you suddenly find yourself having to downsize, whether it be because of a job-loss, home forclosure or other circumstance, it doesn't have to be a bad thing.
Kids love to play, especially play outside, a quality swing set provides children endless fun of active and imaginative play and you will love to see you child have so much fun without even...
With neighborhoods and urban sprawl creeping into the natural habitats of birds and other wildlife, it's more important than ever to provide cover, variety, food and water for these creatures....
Try this for a summertime treat for the kids, while grilling up that savory steak or chops for yourself. The kids will enjoy the cookout, while getting their fix on pizza. Everybody is happy.
It's wedding season and despite the state of the economy people are still tying the knot. A great way to go about having a wedding and keeping it as green or eco-friendly as possible would be to...
Pool safety is very important. It is one of the most dangerous areas of any home or backyard. If you do not own a pool more then likely you know someone who does. So as a parent is important to...
A black bear's sense of smell is 7 times greater than a Bloodhound. Because of this it's important to eliminate household food smells. If a black bear discovers an easy food source, such as a...
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