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Ben

Ben has a bachelor's degree in construction engineering. When not constructing or remodeling X-Ray Rooms, Cardiovascular Labs, and Pharmacies, you can find him at home with wife and two daughters. Outside of family, He loves grilling and barbequing on his Big Green Egg and Blackstone Griddle, as well as working on projects around the house.

Mosquitoes may be one of the most annoying insects on the globe. They buzz around, making their presence known as major pests. And worst of all, they can also bring disease with them. The last thing anyone wants is a mosquito to bite them and give them an illness. Knowing more about mosquitoes and how …

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I guess you could say that these are a little more of an Americanized enchilada, but they do not disappoint! Our family, including the kids, absolutely love these super easy to make Smoked Chicken Enchiladas on the Big Green Egg.  These enchiladas are definitely worth a try. Smoked Chicken Enchiladas Ingredients Chicken Breasts 10-12 Each …

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There is a plethora of different insects that can permeate your garden space. Some of them are beneficial and others simply provide a nuisance. While it may seem obvious to want to get rid of any type of insect in our gardens, it actually makes sense to keep a few around. One of those types …

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Butterflies can breathe beautiful life into any outdoor space. They are light, colorful, and majestic in ways that most other insects are not. So, it only makes sense to want to attract them into your yard to enjoy all of their beauty. Butterfly houses are an easy and convenient way to provide shelter for these …

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Lots of people are into putting mulch in their garden areas because of how nice it can look. It’s also very practical because it can help to keep weeds from growing up and bothering your plants. If you regularly spend a lot of money on mulch, you might be tempted to just try to make …

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Some people think the cold weather is enough to save their garden from weed invasion. This may have some truth in it. The growth of those evil intruders may slow down or stop during chilly temperatures. Yet, do weeds die in winter completely? Primarily, there are thousands of different weed species out there. Some types …

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Gravity is quite something, isn’t it? And if even we can’t stand still on a slope for long, what chance does mulch have to keep in place? In case your property is on a slope—or perhaps it’s just your garden—you’re likely struggling to make your mulch stay put and not topple or roll over. And …

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Mulch is a crucial garden element that helps improve your plant health. It promotes air flow in the soil, which results in more efficient temperature regulation. At the same time, mulch keeps weeds under control so they don’t compete with your plants for nutrients. It also increases moisture retention, thus saving you the time and …

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