Want to add an addition onto your home? Renovate your bathroom or basement? Learn about programs to help pay for …
Heads up! These mice droppings can kill you
You probably didn’t know it but deer mice, cotton and rice rats and white-footed mice carry the potentially deadly Hantavirus. …
THIS MEANS WAR
This story comes from Texas but it’s relevant everywhere there are mosquitos. Read down for the red-highlighted sections that apply …
A small Iowa town embraces energy independence
In late March, the Rocky Mountain Institute hosted the second annual eLab Accelerator. Described as a bootcamp for electricity innovation, the …
This plant shows where diamonds lie!
Geologists looking for diamonds in the diamond-bearing kimberlite dikes (fissures) of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia have identified the presence of an unusual …
How to split hostas
It’s that time of year. Many gardeners need to hack back the hostas and spread them around the yard. So …
Save money and enjoy peace of mind when you turn your house into a nursing home
One of the benefits of modern society is the convenience of elderly care. But nursing home bills can also really …
60% of Americans not practicing for disaster
FEMA is trying to scare people over weather-related disasters, which it claims are on the rise. But, despite our disdain …
Conserving water at home
You don’t have to live in a drought area like California to know that saving water in the home makes …
Squirrel fan tips: Caring for roses
A letter from Jim in Minnesota Caring for your flower garden is a year-round job, especially if you’ve got roses! Here’s …
DIY: Checking and fixing your circuit breakers
After a power outage or any kind of damage to your fuse box, (especially if it’s outdoors), you’ll want to …
Companion planting – the best way to banish garden pests!
Tired of insects and pests eating away at the garden you’ve spent hours of hard work on? Practice companion planting! …
Tips When Purchasing Firewood
How to Buy Wood It is better to buy wood by volume than by weight because between 35% and 60% …