Learn How to Make Rain Barrels at Scout Event
Typically, rain barrels hold anywhere from 20 to 150 gallons of water in big plastic or metal drums. If they are not hooked up properly and tightly, with a mesh screen, they can quickly turn into breeding grounds for mosquitoes, attracting rodents and vermin and becoming hazards for pets and...
Some people go so far as to turn off the shower water while they lather or wash their hair. Collecting additional non-potable water in rain barrels is a great way to water plants, wash dishes and keep your pets hydrated without dipping into your well or cistern. Energy-efficient Appliances...
A paintbrush:These are very handy at removing dust from the surface of camera bodies and lens barrels. Buy this brand new. You don’t want it to be super soft either, as it’s just being used on the outside of the cameras and lenses and not on anything that needs to be protected. ...
Cover rain barrels and trash cans:Use lids or covers for rain barrels and outdoor trash cans. Fill tree holes and voids:Some tree species have cavities that hold water. Fill these voids or opt for professional tree removal services to eliminate mosquito breeding sites from your property. ...
A2” slabmight be good forlightweight plastic structuresand light loads like a bicycle, in warm climates. A4” slabis good for most climates and loads like snowblowers,motorcyclesand even cars. While a 6” slab will stand up to cold climates and heavy loads like milling tools, stacked stee...
Avoid using a sprayer attached to your hose as the force of the spray can spread mold spores. However, you may consider having gutters installed to catch rainwater or installing a misting system.A simple and inexpensive option to store water for your plants is to use rain barrels to collect...
Rain barrels Moistcompostpiles Toilet tanks Drain fly life cycle.Drain flies complete their life cycle between 21 and 27 days. Females lay eggs in a damp place, like a drain, usually depositing between 15 and 40 eggs at a time. These eggs hatch within two days and turn into larvae. The...
If you’re not using soaker hoses in your garden, now’s the time to start. A drip irrigation system is highly efficient way to water your vegetables, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Learn how to set one up in your own yard.