It can generally go without saying that most people don’t really like having pests in or around the house. Not only are they an eyesore, but in some rare cases, they can actually be dangerous. Out of the dangerous pests, the ones that can be the most troublesome to get rid of are going to be spiders, as they can make themselves at home in just about any nook or cranny you have on your…
People often wonder if patio heaters are safe. They are a wonderful addition to any patio and they allow you to enjoy gatherings with family and friends as the days grow colder. Most patio heaters are fueled by propane. They usually have a safety shut-down feature so that they switch off if the heater falls or is tilted. However, you need to follow safety guidelines when you use them. What Is a Patio Heater? A…
People often use the words bonfire and campfire interchangeably, but are they actually the same thing? While they have similarities, they serve different purposes, and the biggest difference is their size. Campfires are small, controlled fires designed to provide warmth and heat for cooking on a campout, while a bonfire is a large fire built for a wider range of purposes. Read on to learn all about the differences between them. What Is a Campfire?…
Rats are sneaky little pests that can find their way into any home. They make burrows in the yard to travel from their nests to the sources of food, and they use these burrows to hide from predators. They tend to build their pathways and then use them over and over again, so it is important to locate them so that you can get rid of the rats. Where Do Rats Create Burrows? It is…
It’s a nightmare situation but an all too common one: your lawnmower stops working and your yard resembles a jungle. Unfortunately, a lawnmower is the most standard way to cut your lawn as it does the job fairly quickly and efficiently. Believe it or not, though, there are some who are opting to not use these gas or electric lawnmowers, mostly due to storage requirements. There are also environmental concerns about using these mowers that…
Did you ever see Fred Flintstone with a bag of charcoal or a tank of propane gas? Granted, you wouldn’t have seen him with a Weber or a Big Green Egg either but that’s getting away from the point of mastering how to grill without charcoal. Charcoal and gas are the go-to fuels for modern day grilling and that’s just down to convenience. It’s much easier to turn a knob to control temperatures or get…
If you love nature and all it has to offer then it is most likely you’ve noticed a beautifully colored bird called an Oriole at some point in time. Oriole’s are very popular due to the fantastic bright colors they can be. Many people love to attract finch’s to there house for the same reason. Oriole’s are a little bit bigger than a finch and similar in size to a robin. So how can you…
One of the greatest features a home can have is a nice thick green lawn that is soft enough to walk on with your bare feet. Slit seeding is the perfect method to achieve the perfect lawn for the family to enjoy all summer long, plus it is economical. As the name suggest, slit seeding is done with a machine by cutting the ground and putting slit in it. The slit seeding machine is called…
Finches are very popular birds because they are such colorful creatures. In this article we will go over many helpful tips on how to best attract them right to your backyard so that you can enjoy finches from the comfort of your own home. There are many things that will assist in attracting finches and they range from the type of bird seed and feeds to the environmental conditions of your backyard. 1 – What…
When it comes to smoking meat, there’s a lot that you have to pay attention to and make sure of. From making sure that the temperature is exactly what it’s supposed to be to making sure that you are using the right wood to get the flavor you want, it can be easy to mess up your first few attempts at smoked meat. Over time, you will learn how to correct these mistakes. One of…
