7 Simple Ways To Make Your Yard A Haven For Birds
Love the sound of birdsong? These tips will help you attract more feathered vocalists to your yard.
Gardening & Outdoors
Sometimes the most enjoyable part of your home can be a charming backyard garden. Learn how you can create the beautiful outdoor space of your dreams with tips like how to make your own garden tool holder, six gardening tips that will save you time and energy, and how to fix these common gardening mistakes! No fuss, no hassle. Looking for even more? Get the exterior of your home in order with this homemade streak free window cleaner or this trick for cleaning those smelly outdoor trash cans. Or check out more of my favorite homemaking tips.
9 Reasons This Is The Best Indoor Plant You Can Have
Who knew that one little plant could have so many benefits?
11 Easy Tips For Planting Beautiful Flower Pots That Thrive
Based on nearly 30 years of my own experience, these planting tips will help you fill your pots with a riot of colorful blooms you’ll love.
These 7 Simple Tips Make Gardening Easier (And More Fun!)
Work smarter, not harder, in your garden this year with these simple tips!
13 Clever Hacks That Will Save Gardeners Time And Money
From making planting less painful to keeping your pots properly hydrated, these genius-level gardening hacks will come in handy all season long.
This Is The Smartest Gardening Tip I’ve Learned In Years
Itching to get out into your garden? This method could make this growing season your easiest and most enjoyable one yet!
Perennials Made Easy: Everything You Need To Know Before Spring
From selecting the right perennials to getting the most bloom for your buck, this guide will get you ready for spring planting!
Everything You Need To Know To Get Rid Of Sugar Ants
Sugar ants invading your castle? Get the information you need to banish them for good.
How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies (And Keep Your Sanity!)
‘Tis the season for fruit flies! Get quick and easy tips for kicking them to the curb here.
Got Silverfish? Here’s How To Get Rid Of Them For Good
Have silverfish taken up residence in your house? Find out how to give them the boot!
This Natural Homemade Weed Killer Is The Cheapest & Easiest Way To Kill Weeds Fast
Tis the season (for weeding, that is!) Learn how to use 3 cheap household ingredients to make a safe and reliable weed killer here.
This Is The Best Fix For Your Stinky Outdoor Trash Cans
Tired of the nausea-inducing stench wafting out of your trash can? Learn how to eliminate trash can odors here!
11 Amazing Uses For OxiClean You’ll Want To Know About
If you only use OxiClean in your laundry, you’re missing out on these other amazingly practical uses!
9 Seriously Helpful Hacks For People Who Hate Weeding
Weeds or weeding—I can never decide which I detest more! (At least we have these handy weeding hacks to make the process less painful!)
The One Thing You Need To Clean Before Summer Ends
If your grill has been getting as much of a workout as mine has this summer, use this simple cleaning method to give it some much needed TLC!
Save On Your Water Bill With This Easy DIY Rain Barrel
Collecting and using rainwater in your yard and garden is a great way to save both water and money!
These DIY Fly Paper Strips Eliminate The Most Annoying Kitchen Pest
Can’t stand the sight of fruit flies in your kitchen? I’ll show you how to get rid of them the cheap and easy way, using supplies you already have at home!
Stop! Here’s Why You Need To Keep Your Leaves This Fall
Don’t let all your raking go to waste! I’ll show you how to put all those leaves to work in your garden to improve and protect your soil over the winter!
6 Important Things You Need To Do In Your Garden Before Winter
Doing end-of-season cleanup in your garden isn’t exactly fun, but doing these 6 chores in the next few weeks will give your garden a better start next spring!
5 Things That Smart Gardeners Plant In The Fall
Fall planting is a great way to ensure your garden gets a good head-start next season! Here are 5 ways to make the most of fall planting in your garden or flower beds.
This Is What Solved My Mosquito Problems In My Backyard
I love spending late summer evenings in my backyard, but unfortunately, so do mosquitoes! Today I’m sharing the details about the one product I bought that solved my mosquito problem!
This Is The Best Thing You Can Start Doing For Your Garden
Gardening and composting make the perfect pair! Find out about the major benefits of using compost in your garden, and learn how easy it is to start making your own!
This Is The One Reason I Never Want To Leave My Backyard
This is the best addition I’ve made to our backyard setup in years! Spending quality time around a campfire has never been so good.
These Are The 7 Tips You Need If You Hate Wasps
If there’s one thing I don’t appreciate about summertime, it’s WASPS. But on the bright side, at least today’s post is packed with easy tips for keeping wasps away from your home!
6 Unexpected Ways To Remove Rust With Things You Have At Home
There are plenty of things you can use to remove rust, and some of them may already be lying around your house!
This One Simple Thing Takes The Effort Out Of Gardening
Now that I have it, I find myself wondering how I ever lived without it!
Fix These 8 Gardening Mistakes For Your Best Garden Ever
If your flowers and plants aren’t thriving, you may be making these common mistakes!
14 Genius Ideas That Will Make Your Backyard The Best Place To Hang Out
Let’s get this summer started off on the right foot!
The One Simple Cleaner That Made Our Used Boat Look New
This post is sponsored by the maker of OxiClean™. As always, all ideas and opinions are entirely my own. The OxiClean™ brand provided free product for this post. It’s been an exciting summer at our house! My husband Dave, who practically grew up on the lakes of Minnesota, has been dreaming of a boat of his … Read more
5 Things To Do Late In The Summer For A Beautiful And Healthy Garden
A gardener’s work is never finished!