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Water bugs are scary, and some of them can deliver incredibly painful bites when touched or handled. They are also not fun to look at, but the biggest threat is to our health and well-being. They are capable of fueling huge infestations because they can spread human diseases, bacteria like salmonella, and other parasites. They …
Cats are beloved the world over, but they can truly wreak havoc in a backyard. From killing birds to digging up plants to eating the veggies in an edible garden, cats can create recurrent headaches for anyone trying to maintain an attractive yard space. Whether it’s a feral cat or just the neighbor’s outdoor kitty, …
Looking for tips on how to build a DIY smokeless fire pit? Do you love a warm fire but hate the fire pit smoke? Very few people like the campfire-level smoke that burns everyone’s eyes and saturates all your clothes! And the musical chairs around the fire every time the breeze shifts is an exhausting process. …
With all the snuggles and cuddling your dog or cat might bring, there’s always a downside to owning a pet. Anyone who has carelessly walked around their backyard or forgotten to change their cat’s litter box is quickly reminded of the droppings your furry friend leaves behind. Litter box or pooper scooper duty is a …
The wood storage shed we’ll be building today measures 8’ long by 3’ wide by 6’ high and will hold about a cord of split wood. The goal of this firewood storage shed is to be simple and safe. This is designed to keep the top as light as possible and the bottom half heavier …
These reddish-orange mites are so irritating that they have a local reference everywhere they wreak havoc. They also go by chigger mites, red bugs, berry bugs, scrub-itch mites, harvest mites, and harvest lice. They will attach themselves to a host (human or animal) with their tiny claws, feed off their skin cells, and fall off …
Unfortunately, cute and cuddly bunnies can be responsible for the mass destruction of your garden and the undoing of hard work that took ages to accomplish. If left unchecked, they will snack on your fruits and your favorite flowers, eat your grass and dig holes that will turn your well-manicured lawn into something that resembles …
Lighting a bonfire isn’t all that difficult as long as you have the right materials and tools. Start small by gathering dry tinder – very small twigs, leaves, newspaper, and other small materials that will easily catch fire. Then gather your kindling – larger sticks and thin pieces of wood to add on top of …
Knowing how to start a fire in a fire pit will save you a lot of headaches, especially if you are a beginner. Imagine calling your loved ones in the middle of a freezing winter evening because you need to light a fire but don’t know how to do it. Luckily, lighting a fire in …
Mosquitoes may be attracted to your yard or outdoor area for various reasons, including stagnant water sources, yard debris, and clogged drains. You might be thinking, well, this covers most of the things in my yard, but don’t worry, because there are some simple solutions to keeping your yard mosquito-free. DID YOU KNOW? Of the …
