If you’re still digging into the ground to put in a garden, it’s time you discover the joy of using stock tanks as raised garden beds. The sturdy galvanized aluminum tanks are used by farmers to feed and water livestock…
Many birds don’t fly south for the winter. Instead, they stay close to home, and during the colder months when food is less readily available, providing a bird feeder for them to use is beneficial. However, there are a few…
If there’s one thing a hungry bear is known to do, it’s infiltrate your backyard. We have all seen countless videos of these giant cuties invading urban residences in search of food. Bears are considered dangerous wildlife and attack about…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While some wildflowers can be a beautiful feature in backyard gardens, certain varieties have the potential to harm animals and people. Death camas (Zigadenus paniculatus) is a gorgeous yet poisonous…
You might associate PVC pipes almost exclusively with plumbing work and ventilation, but this simple material has plenty of different applications. It can be used for everything, from more serious uses that allow your home to run smoothly and efficiently…
Chances are that you’re not taking complete advantage of your roll of wax paper, which is probably sitting in a kitchen drawer next to the aluminum foil and plastic wrap. It is a kitchen staple, but many don’t know that…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We’ve seen DIYers who like to go thrifting discover shiny old-school brass chandeliers and modernize them into something cool. It’s amazing what the right coat of paint can do to…
Bird baths come in a multitude of materials including gorgeous ceramic or glass, classic cement that will last, or cheaper plastic. Further, you could even make a DIY bird bath out of materials you may already have. Unfortunately, none of those options…
There is nothing more relaxing than sitting on your front porch sipping a cup of coffee just as the sun rises. You might be mesmerized by the sherbet-colored sky until you look down and notice mounds of dirt, like mini…