What Is Permaculture
Recently, when I asked a potential customer what their plans were for their future property, they said they wanted to use it for Permaculture. Having never heard of this term, I decided to research it. What I discovered was a …
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Canning 101
With summer fading and autumn beginning, it’s the perfect time to preserve food through canning. Here are a few tips to get you started. First of all, what does canning mean? Technically, canning is the preservation of food that otherwise …
Simple Ways You Can Help Prevent Wildfires
With record-high temperatures, severe drought and about 11,600 square-miles of wildfire-ravaged terrain in the nation, is there anything that can be done to prevent these natural disasters? The causes of wildfires include drought, extreme heat and lightning. In 2014, there …
What To Do When Life Outgrows Your Home
Once you reach adulthood, your priorities start to change. Eventually, you tire of living with your parents and move into an apartment. Having your own space is a great accomplishment. However, over time, you get tired of paying someone else …
The Wildlife Gourmet
Whether you’re an avid camper, preparing for the zombie apocalypse, or somewhere in-between, being able to spot edible plants is a great life skill to have (just ask Bear Grylls). Here is a brief guide to common edible plants that …
The Nation’s Top 5 Must-See RV Parks
Some of my fondest childhood memories occurred when that magic time of year rolled around. We stared at the clock on the last day of school, waited for the bell to ring its sweet sound — that sound of summer …
Tips For Hiring The Right Contractor
When hiring a contractor for a big project, it’s easy to make a costly misstep. It could be something minor, such as overpaying because you didn’t get other bids, or a communication error where the finished job doesn’t look …
Birdwatching: A “Cheep” and Fun Activity
Birdwatching is a fun and inexpensive hobby that you can enjoy anywhere. It’s a great way to get outside, get back in touch with nature and experience its beauty. There are thousands of bird species and subspecies, and they vary …
Shade Balls Should Save Millions
Los Angeles’ latest attempt to preserve its reservoir water from the region’s relentless drought comes in the form of an army of small, plastic balls. The use of Shade Balls could save millions of gallons of water. This relatively new …