Build An Automatic Plant Watering System with ESP8266 Hardware needs: ESP8266 Wifi Bee (Arduino Compatible) Xbee USB adapter (FTDI ready) EcoDuino - An Auto Planting Kit Specification Board power supply: 6~12V DC Micro controller: Atmega32U4 (Bootloader: Leonardo) 4 Analog I/O ports, 5 ...
A regular yard cleanup is also a good way to identify problems and address them before they get out of hand. For example, if your lawn is struggling to grow because of disease, pests or another issue, addressing it early through mowing, fertilizing and watering can help to contain the prob...
First, start out by cutting your 1" PVC pipe into 12" sections with a hacksaw or pipe cutter. You will need a pair of holders for every 3 feet or so of box length, so I ended up cutting 8 and spacing them evenly, 4 per long side. Using two pipe brackets per holder, I used th...
Apply a barrier treatment around the outside of the home to prevent cockroaches from entering, especially in areas near floor drains and sewer systems. Inside, vacuum cracks and crevices and regularly sweep kitchen floors. Eliminate crumbs, discarded egg sacs and cast skins to reduce cockroach num...
The answer is surprisingly simple: get kids outside more. Connecting with nature has been shown to have significant benefits for health and mental development in children. For instance, children who spend a considerable amount of time in nature have stronger immune systems than children who don’...