Mosquitoes thrive in wetlands, ponds and puddles — anywhere that water is allowed to stand. Here are a few strategies to protect yourself from the annoying bites and potentially deadly diseases that they carry.
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Harness Evaporation to Cool Your Environment
Through thoughtful placement of water features and plants, homeowners can use evaporation, convection and shade to maximize the natural cooling effects of the land.
The Joys of Building a Birdhouse
Bird feeders are a great way to encourage quick backyard visits by local and transient birds, but a properly sized, built and installed birdhouse will ensure more permanent avian residents. Sure, you can buy birdhouses of all shapes and sizes online and have it...
Decks and Deck Materials
Thermally Modified Wood As a natural wood option thermally modified wood (TMW) has been around in Europe since the 90's and is starting to gain in popularity here in North America. The practice of heating wood dates back to the Vikings, who used it to...
Selecting the Right Paint Sheen
The sheen or gloss of a paint will determine its ability to hide flaws, enhance architectural features, or make for easy cleanup and stain resistance.
How to Install Shutters
Shutters add a rich detail and character to your home while protecting your windows from damaging winds and rain.
How to Trim a Tree
Whether cutting storm-damaged branches and dead limbs, regulating growth or shaping a tree for aesthetic purposes, regular trimming is important to promoting a healthy, good-looking tree.
Help Your Garden and the Planet with Home Composting
Home composting is good for you and your family, your garden and the planet. Here are the basics.
Copper Gutters
Gutters are the unsung heroes of a home’s exterior. When constructed from copper, this oft-overlooked detail becomes more than a rainy day standout.
Hydroponics: A Exciting New Way to Grow Houseplants
Looking for a different approach to growing houseplants? Skip the potting soil and give hydroponics a try. Cultivating your window garden in glass vessels will provide an entirely new perspective on the growing process along with new challenges to your gardening skills.