Over 4,000 years ago the Chinese began developing ways to layout their buildings and rooms in a way that matched their cosmology. This quickly turned into promises of […]
So you want to know how to make a cutting board. As we tend to do, my brother and I were hanging out in his garage last Sunday […]
Another season has arrived and you head to the garage to find your gardening tools only to find they've gathered rust, and not just a little bit. It's […]
Everyone thinks they live in the worst apartment ever created. "Boo hoo, I could only get in the half renovated floor plan and I don't have a garbage […]
The different types of coffee makers are only one factor that can cause a single cup of coffee to vary greatly from the next cup. You can source […]
So, you’ve heard how unhealthy it can be to sit all day long, and you’re thinking about building a DIY adjustable standing desk? There are a few different […]
You likely have a substitute for laundry detergent in your home already. Good, because nothing quite takes the wind out of your sails like starting a load of […]
The succulent community will give you countless tips about how to propagate succulents but here’s the big secret about propagating succulents: most methods will work just fine! For […]
Before you start digging, you need to know exactly when to harvest potatoes. There's a too soon, a too late, and the proper methodology. If you're like many […]
Have you ever heard somebody discussing how to store honey forever because honey doesn’t expire? It’s one of those things that sounds like a myth, how could it […]
Imagine your home; your sanctuary being invaded by tiny nasty fleas just waiting to attack. Although they can't fly, these little creatures can certainly jump (up to 7" […]
We know spiders aren't only good for the environment but are necessary. Without them our entire ecosystem will go haywire. But there's two things none of us want […]
It's a rare event that a tree gets sick. If you're wondering how to save a dying tree, you're one of the unlucky, but it's not a random […]
It's not paranoid to wonder if your sliding glass door is safe. You engage their tiny locks, maybe you throw a broom stick into the track, or even […]
There's endless fertilizer mixes, and that's because differing garden plants and flowers benefit from varying ratios and amounts of the three main macronutrients they need. These macronutrients are […]
Every gardener likely remembers having to ask the question of what the heck these fertilizer numbers are on the front of the bags. We can usually figure things […]
There are certain times of the year that the spiders go crazy spinning their webs, and no, I don’t mean around Halloween. I understand these critters contribute to […]
Maybe you bought a new house or are looking to remodel a few rooms. Finding creative ways to hide exposed pipes is tough, especially if you've never been […]
As you can guess, I'm writing about how to get rid of fungus gnats because it's a plan I'm enacting right now. I realized it last night as […]
I've been planning some flower beds around trees (less weed-eating around big roots!) and next to the house and figured I should use some plants that repel ticks. […]
A few months ago my brother and I gave our annual gift to our mom, which is another tree for her small orchard. She was saying that she […]
"How big is a garage?" I started to wonder as my brother began talking about building custom shelving in his. Is there a standard garage size or at […]
Another season has arrived and you head to the garage to find your gardening tools only to find they've gathered rust, and not just a little bit. It's […]
Everyone has dealt with spider mites at one time or another. You'll finally remember to water your plants on the front porch or back patio, wait patiently while […]
I imagine your story is similar to mine. One year after I had my first vegetable garden I decided I'd start saving nutritious food waste to turn into […]
So you want to know how to make a cutting board. As we tend to do, my brother and I were hanging out in his garage last Sunday […]
I was at Home Depot this weekend for some various items when I remembered that the plants on my front porch are established enough in their pots to […]
Mega mansions aren't for you or me. They aren't even for the Hollywood elite or Silicon Valley giants. They're for the absolute richest people in the world, the […]
Whenever people are renovating the inside of their home, tearing down and putting up new walls, the most conventional material to use is drywall. But are there drywall […]
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