The mandoline’s true virtue lies in its fast speed and versatility. It is a French standby tool typically used for cutting cheese, fruit, and veggies into thinly cut slices. However, desperate times call for desperate measures  have you ever considered using the mandoline to slice meat? It is possible to use a mandoline to …

If you have a passion for lawn care like I do, you may have wondered whether your lawn is suffering from ineffective clogged sprinklers. There is, however, no need to panic – as cleaning sprinkler heads at home is quick, easy, and effective. To clean your sprinkler heads at home, you will need an adjustable …

Spiders. Just there, I separated people into two camps, those that love them and those that hate them. Whatever your viewpoint of them, spiders are here to stay. These Arachnids are well adapted to our human habits and habitations (yes, that one in your bathroom that keeps on staring at you too!), but why does …

There’s something magical about the shimmery movement of hummingbirds as they busily search for energy sources to fuel their tiny bodies. These fascinating birds are a natural wonder, and setting up a hummingbird feeder can be an exciting project. Unfortunately, not every feeder is immediately noticed by local hummingbirds, which can be disappointing. However, there …

Jewels of the landscape, crabapples are magnificent trees that create a timeless four-season visual impact. In the spring, the crabapple tree emits bright green foliage with swelling blossoms in soft pink hues replaced with tiny fruit during summer. Finally, rich, fall-colored foliage gives way to bare branches with long-lasting crabapple fruit in the winter. So …

If you need to make something that calls for a pork hock as an ingredient, you might have made the mistake of buying a ham hock. It’s an easy error to make because the two seem to be very similar. Since the terms ham and pork are used interchangeably by many, it’s easy to see …

It’s important to be able to keep your lawn looking as tidy and presentable as possible. If you’re lucky enough to have a really large yard, you might even need a riding mower to be able to get the job done. Those who recently moved onto large properties might still be getting used to using …

You’ve been dreaming about that perfect steak all week. The sizzling sear, the juicy pink center, the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness… Mouthwatering! Then, you take that first eager bite, and instead of steak heaven, you get a leathery, flavorless nightmare! So you ask, “What went wrong?” “Why is my steak tough and chewy?” I’ve got you covered! …

Having a fenced-in yard is important for many people. Some just want to be able to enjoy a bit of privacy while others need fences so that they can let their dogs outside safely. If you have an old wooden fence, you might have noticed that it doesn’t look as good as it used to. …

Mint plants can be beneficial in some ways, but they’re actually invasive plants that can be a bother. While many people do like to grow them in their gardens, it’s not always easy to keep them under control. Wild mint plants become an issue for some gardeners in certain areas, too. If you have it …