We have a pond which is man made and well stocked with fish. There are carp, trout and many other species there. Both for fishing and just to contemplate, but there are always birds of prey nearby. That is why we have been using motion activated sprinklers for several months now. A motion […]
When it comes to living in a tight neighborhood, one great way to keep good relations with a neighbor is to have a fence between your yards. In most cases, this is the truth. There are times when building a fence can cause huge problems and this was something I witnessed first hand. It […]
I have always been a pretty traditional housekeeper. I work from home and both my wife and I entertain clients at the house. It is a mistake to have a house that is too daring and adventurous if it is where you also do business. It can be pretty hard for me. I am […]
There is nothing more annoying than sharing your home with uninvited guests. When you walk into a room and see a few little ants crawling around, it just triggers a feeling of disgust. There can never be just one ant, there are always relatives lurking in the cracks somewhere. I’m always amazed at how […]
It’s odd to find someone who doesn’t eat tomatoes at least a few times a week. It might be in the form of a rich tomato sauce or perhaps a crunchy BLT sandwich. Regardless of how they are prepared, tomatoes are one of the most nutritious and economical foods you can eat. Many people […]
There is plenty to love about summer time. The warm breeze on the back of your neck, the radiant sun pouring down over your lawn and home, laughter from children heard all over the neighborhood and cook-outs with the family. The list probably goes on for miles. Yes indeed, folks look forward to the […]
Last spring I was in for a treat. Little did I know, I was about to get one of the greatest physical challenges of my life. No, I wasn’t entering an “iron man” competition or joining the army. It was something right in my own front yard. On her way out the door one […]
They’re creepy. They’re disease ridden. They even turn into vampires. Well, maybe only in the movies. Still, bats can be a huge problem in any household. Most bat infestations occur in the months of June and July and may be difficult to resolve. The interesting thing about bats is that most species are harmless […]
Flowers are something that add beauty to almost any environment. Many can’t afford to buy fresh flowers for the house every few days. There are inexpensive flowers you can buy, but they can add up in prices after a while. This means that someone who wants to have the look of flowers without the […]
Building a greenhouse is one of the most frustrating projects that I have ever undertaken. I have been involved in doing home repair kinds of things for years, so I am no stranger to the difficulty of making everything fit together. But I swear, I will never build a greenhouse again. I had […]