As a family, we were looking for a better way to carry four bikes with our camper but we didn’t want all four bikes hanging off the back. The Jack-It double bike carrier system didn’t only solve this problem but it solved the problem easily. Our only other concern prior to purchasing the Jack-It bike …

This question is a great one! You might be asking this question because you have an oak in your yard or elsewhere on your property that has been there longer than anyone can remember, and you would love to know its age. Or you have heard tales of how old some southern USA oak trees …

Camping in the summer when the days are long and sunny is every camper’s dream. But hot days can also heat up your tent so it’s unbearable during the day and at night, making it hard to sleep. The rays of the sun are absorbed into the tent, trapping the heat. And once heated, it …

Add a gazebo to any outdoor setting, and it immediately increases its visual appeal tenfold. The edgy design? The pointed roof? The open sides? Who wouldn’t love that? Gazebos aren’t just about aesthetics, though. They provide shade and much-needed protection from external elements, like heat and wind—especially wind. Heat won’t cause that much damage, but …

Some of you may ask the question “Now, why would people want to attract beavers? There are articles on the web that tell you how to get rid of beavers!” Although that is true, read on for lots of reasons why beavers bring benefits to rivers, streams, and more. Well, many of you who have …

Grilling can become a backyard tradition. After all, there are few things that say “summer” quite like the smell of food cooking on the grill. It can also make for a great time with friends and family on those long summer days. Unfortunately, grills are prone to rusting and wearing down. When rust builds up …

At first glance, raccoons are pretty cute. They are fluffy and look like nature’s little bandits with the black around their eyes. As anyone who has encountered raccoons can attest to, they are definitely something that homeowners do not want to deal with. Raccoons are also famously nocturnal animals that can leave you with a …

Chipmunks are sneaky creatures in many ways. They are shy too, so there are chances you will not see them at all as they possibly wreak havoc on your garden and around your home. However, if you look very closely at your yard, you will see signs of their presence and even their damage as …

Squirrels are often an adorable sight as they climb up a tree, twitch their noses, and look for nuts. Once they’ve entered your territory, they’re not as cute to deal with. Like other small rodents, squirrels can leave their droppings all over the place and make a mess of garage areas. They can even chew on …

If you’ve just gotten a firepit or fireplace and are new to purchasing firewood, you might be curious as to what all of these names are that you’re hearing.  There are all kinds of names for the various sizes of firewood that retailers will sell.  You may hear terms such as cord, face cords, half …