Have you thought it wise to have a fence around your home? You are not alone in this. There are lots of people who would like to put up fences but making the right choice has been a problem. These tough economic times that we have found ourselves in have even complicated it further. …
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Fresh eggs for breakfast, are you up for that great idea? Yeah, I guessed it right; you most likely love the idea. This is more so when the eggs are from your own backyard. It becomes even better when the eggs you get from the stores and supermarkets aren’t good enough for you. If …
Just like most of you, I cannot store all the things I need in my refrigerator. There is just too much to fit in there. Vegetables, fruits, salted meat, jams, potatoes, carrots, beets, turnips, and some drinks are just some of the stuff I need to stay fresh for months. As an alternative to …
Food canning is one of the best ways we can preserve our farm produce for future use. A lot of foods tend to go into waste after harvesting if not properly kept for future use. It is even much better if you preserve your food on your own. With that, you are confident on …
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I am a great admirer of household creativity, more so when it is from repurposed wooden pallets. Is it just amazing how this wonderful resource finds lots of uses, even after being disposed of by users? People around the globe making highly crafty sofas, coffee tables and other outdoor and indoor furniture from pallets …
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I have always loved tree houses. I know you probably do the same, but have you ever thought of living in your very own tree house? Yes, you can enjoy playing games throughout the day in a secretly built house above the trees. And it doesn’t apply to children only; even adults sometimes need …
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With spring on the way, you can consider growing your own herbs in the backyard or garden of your home. As herbs don’t need much space to grow, you can choose to grow them in containers or outdoors. They don’t need much looking after and all that you need to do is to provide …
How Does Your Garden Grow? One of my fondest childhood memories growing up with my grandmother on her small farm in the tropics is seeing rows of carrots, lettuce, beans, corn, melons, sorrel, peppers, sweet potatoes, and fresh green herbs. I remember evenings sitting around shelling peas and beans and listening to stories; …
Ants are a major pest and can be rather annoying to get rid of. One or two isn’t so much of a problem but when you start finding a lot within your home or ant hills in your garden, roaming around pet foods or even as far as in sterile areas such as your kitchen. …
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Introduction Catmint, also known by its scientific name Nepeta, is a plant under the mint family Lamiaceae. Its relatives include the likes of rosemary, lavender, and thyme. Mainly planted as an ornamental, it is also equally popular because of the distinct scent of its leaves. It is one of the easier ornamental …