Remember, if squirrels can't get it, they won't eat it. Build an enclosure around your garden to keep out squirrels. A less-invasive and inexpensive alternative to an enclosure is covering your garden in netting. If you've been feeding the squirrels table or garden scraps, stop. Squirrel ...
Compostis a nutrient-rich, soil-like material made up of decomposing organic matter—most often fallen leaves, grass clippings, plant debris, vegetable scraps, and yard waste. The key idea behind composting is that the materials and waste that you might normally throw away can be recycled to h...
Making a rag wreath is a fantastic way to utilizeleftover fabric scrapswhile adding a cozy, homemade touch to your decor. With its shabby chic appeal, it can easily adapt to any color scheme or season, providing a charming and eco-friendly decorating option. 27. DIY Coffee Filter Wreath T...
Once the grate has cooled, wipe it off with a clean, wet rag to remove any soap residue or bristles that may have fallen off of the brush. Remove the grate and scrub the underneath of it, repeating Step 2-3. Take out the metal plates that cover the burners on the inside of the gr...
Here's how to make your bedroom inhospitable to allergens: Using a damp rag, once a month wipe down the bed frame and other wood or metal parts that are covered with dust. Enclose the mattress and box spring in zippered allergen-impermeable, mite-proof covers, which can be purchased at ...
Making a compost pile in your backyard at home is really quite simple. Here’s what you need to do to get started: Start by layering 2 parts “browns” (fallen leaves, sawdust, etc.) and 1 part “greens” (grass clippings, veggie scraps, etc.). ...
scraps are easy to cut up into small pieces if you’ve already got a cutting board out for food prep. Take a bit of time while you cook to chop up fruit and veggie scraps. They don’t have to be diced into tiny pieces, but a few chops will definitely speed things up in the ...
night. There was little noise and light polution. The night was cool but not cold and bug free. Many of us slept under a set of magnificent starts, planets and satellites. The only sleep disruptions were the full moon in our eyes and a troop of ring tail cats investigating for scraps....
a plastic barrel, some washers, nuts and bolts, a black rubber bungee strap with one hook missing, two metal brackets, a metal bed frame, a can of primer, a can of red paint, two cotter pins, an used 1×12” pine board, two scraps of 2×2” fir and a rusty piece of 1x3x24”...
Choose a dry, shady spot close to a water source. You can use a compost bin, chicken wire or an area of your ground. Ideally, your compost area should be 3 feet deep, 3 feet high and 3 feet wide. WHAT TO COMPOST Fallen leaves, weeds, dead flowers, vegetables and food scraps, coff...