Chipmunks are busy animals. We usually see them running around, scuttling about trees and bushes, carrying all sorts of things. Their active lifestyle makes you wonder about their daily routine and behavior. They can’t spend all their time foraging for food and running up and down trees, do they? So, when do chipmunks sleep? Well,…
Chipmunks are adorable critters with furry bodies and cute little faces. However, behind their seemingly harmless appearance is a problematic issue familiar to gardeners and farmers. These little creatures can damage gardens, harm your house landscaping, and eat your crops. They dig holes underground, burrowing below porches and nesting in crawl spaces. Sometimes, repellents won’t…
Waterproofing your home before the start of the rainy season is essential. The perfect solution for this is installing an underground downspout, especially when dealing with light flooding. Not only does an underground downspout keep your home dry, but it also maintains the clean look of your house’s landscaping. However, what should you do with…
If there is one thing I like after a long slow cook on the Big Green Egg, it is leftovers! This BBQ Pulled Pork Penne is an impressive choice if you have left over pulled pork! Store bought will work too, but it just does not hit the next level like a freshly smoked pork…
The purpose of a gutter system is to channel water, preventing it from damaging your property’s foundation through floods or leaks. A gutter system works by guiding water flow from your roof and into the downspouts responsible for dispensing water into the drainage system, away from your home. That said, having debris or obstructions clogging…
Gardening is one of the most enjoyable activities. It teaches you a lot about life and sustainability, plus being outside, under the sun, and fresh air can help improve your mood. That said, there are also several challenges to gardening. The unpredictability of weather, poor soil, weed growth, and pest infestation can become real issues…
We typically see chipmunks climbing trees, running around, and foraging for food. However, it’s rare to see them searching for food or spending their day with other chipmunks. Oftentimes, we see them acting aggressively toward each other. You may even see these furry creatures chasing each other in your yard, seemingly playing, or are they?…
Generally, chipmunks are solitary creatures who prefer to find and collect food independently. These furry rodents are highly territorial around their burrows and will show signs of aggression toward intruders. One exception to this reclusive behavior occurs during the early spring or late summer when chipmunks gather to mate. During this period, male chipmunks visit…
Gutter guards were made with a simple mission: avoid clogged gutters. Clogged gutters lead to many problems, from ice dams to rotten gutter contents. So, are gutter guards worth it? Do they do their job well? Yes, gutter guards can prove themselves worth it if built well. The key word here is that they must…
Do your gutters seem to be sagging away from the house? Are you seeing gaps between the fascia boards and gutters keep getting bigger and bigger? The bad news is that this is a pretty common problem with most gutter systems. Separating gutters ruin your home’s exterior, making it look worn-out and broken-down. Not only…