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After months or even years of work on your garden and landscaping, there is nothing more frustrating than the local wildlife devouring your plants, vegetables, and fruit. Deer, rabbits, and groundhogs will all enjoy the buffet in your yard. However, the following tips will help prevent animals from making a meal of your greenery and produce.
Deer
If you notice deer are beginning to use your yard as a feeding area, one of the first steps to deter this behavior is to startle them away. Add...
There’s nothing like a camping trip to escape from everyday life. Setting up a tent in the wilderness creates an outdoor oasis to enjoy the fresh air, open spaces, and serenity of nature.
However, a successful camping trip requires preparation. You need to pack all the essential items whether you’re renting a rustic cabin, backpacking across mountains, or pitching a tent in your local state park. Running to the store might not be an option once you reach your destination. Use this checklist...
It’s summer–the season to fire up the grill, fill up the cooler, and invite family and friends over for a picnic or other get-together in your home’s yard. To stay safe and keep the outside fun going, however, you’ll want to avoid inviting two potential visitors: mosquitoes and ticks.
Too many pesky insects can ruin a good time, and although most bug bites are annoying but harmless, some mosquitoes and ticks can spread dangerous diseases, such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease. Fortunately, y...
Summer is a time to enjoy fun in the sun. But the season isn’t all about barbecues and vacations—this is a great time to tackle some home improvement projects. Whether it’s an improvement to your house or yard, the warmest months of the year provide plenty of opportunity to improve the look, and better yet, the value of your home.
Here are nine of the best home improvements you should plan to tackle over the summer months.
Install new siding
You can make your home look brand new by...
Love the color red but not sure how to add this bold shade to your space? Below are a few tips.
Art. Adding a bright red painting, sculpture or oversized piece of pottery to your space can give it a color pop without overwhelming.
Do the door. A red front door is more than just eye catching—if you practice feng shui, a red door is said to draw Chi into you home.
Fixtures. A red hanging light, paper lantern or globe fixture can brighten up a space in more ways than one.
Furniture. If a room is d...
Good nutrition is essential for children’s health, but countless parents struggle to get their kids to eat right. For many families, mealtime is a frequent source of conflict and power struggles. If your child is a picky eater, you need to understand that it’s not uncommon.
Give Your Child TimeMany kids are reluctant to try unfamiliar foods. Their taste preferences take time to develop—a child may need to see, smell, feel and taste a food several times before deciding that they like it. If your...
Summer is prime time for your outdoor spaces. Whether the kids are running through the sprinklers or adults are jumping into the pool, playtime, entertaining, and celebrations are probably taking place outside. As homeowners begin to hold get-togethers once again, they’re looking for ways to optimize safety, so outdoor parties simply make sense. Make sure your outdoor spaces look and function their best with these maintenance and upkeep tips.
