We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We have a love/hate relationship with squirrels. Their frisky hijinks make us laugh, and their constant presence in our yard keeps the cats entertained. They also steal our tomatoes and…
Pool noodles, made from polyethylene foam, are seriously versatile, and it can be fun coming up with ideas and ingenious new ways to put them to good use. If you’re a bit of a gardener, and a bit of a…
You can’t sense wetness. Your fingers use temperature and other sensory clues to assemble a sense of whether something you touch is dry or wet, and it does an amazing job. Similarly, soil moisture sensors don’t directly detect wetness but use…
While strolling through your garden, you might be alarmed to discover pests nibbling on your plants. Your first instinct might be to simply shoo them away, but this is only a temporary fix as they’re likely to return. An interesting…
Finding wasps in or around your home can be downright terrifying. Perhaps the only thing worse is finding a wasp nest. Wasps are fiercely territorial and will attack if they sense a threat, resulting in painful stings. You must act immediately when…
It’s happened to everyone — you’re minding your own business, and you see something brown and tiny scurry past. For those who share a region with poisonous brown recluse spiders, this can be enough to cause concern. Kicking the spiders…
If you frequently toss empty milk jugs in the recycling bin, you should know you’re throwing away a gold mine of possibilities. The milk-less carton served its first purpose, and now it’s ready for a new one. We’ve already spilled…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One common theory is that strawberries take their name from the straw commonly used to mulch their beds. It’s used in cold climates to help the plants’ crowns survive the…
Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, olive oil is more than just a staple in your kitchen. In addition to its well-known health advantages for humans, it has intriguing applications in your garden. Specifically, olive oil can act…
If you’re looking for a way to make a DIY birdhouse out of mostly natural materials, this TikTok hack is perfect. The video, posted by @thesophisticatedcaveman, shows how to easily craft a gorgeous, unique birdhouse out of a dried bottleneck…