Thinking about raising chickens? First, think about your chicken coop. One thing to remember if you are buying one or building one is to give your chickens 4 square feet of space per chicken. More is better, after all, they…
Chicken Coop
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Kitchen Efficiency
There are cost-effective ideas for changing your kitchen efficiency. Start with an area like a cabinet containing bulky appliances like a coffee maker adding different types of coffees making it a coffee bar or the same with a baking/mixing station.…
Walkway
The focal point of your front yard should be your entrance into your home. The walkway to the door should be inviting. Is your sidewalk nice to walk on or is walking on the lawn safer? One way is to…
Wooden Indoor Shutters
Wooden indoors shutters may be better than traditional curtains. Shutters give more privacy than the traditional curtains and hold the cold or heat out. They last a long time and add that homey feel to any room. To clean them,…
Designs using Cinder Blocks
Are you like me, that thinks cinder blocks are just used in foundations? Now I have seen they can be used in landscape designs without costing a fortune. You can create a planting bed design by staggering 3 or more…
Stained Glass
If you admired the stained glass in a church and wished you could have this in your home, there is a way. You can buy window film looking like frosted or stained glass for your own windows. These products can…
Chalkboard Design is a Trend
Remember the old green chalkboards in schools? What is I told you that chalkboard design is a trend? You can buy chalkboard paint either the spray type or regular paint to paint entire walls. It goes on black which is…
Old Kitchen Table and Chairs
If you are getting tired of your old kitchen table and chairs, try giving them a new look. Sanding, 2 coats of primer, and applying 2 coats of new paint will refreshen any set. Do not be afraid of colors,…
Calf Catcher
We love our calf catcher! It is a one-person show now. Catch the calf for vaccinating, banding, and tagging without the hassle and the cow remains calms because she can see and smell her calf. They range from $2500 to…
Social Distancing can make us Forget
During this time of social distancing can make us forget the importance of celebrating holidays such as Easter. Studies do show that celebrating the holidays gives us more energy and less stress. So, celebrating Easter now may be more important…
Baseboard Molding
Baseboard molding (or moulding) is the board that goes where the floor and wall meet. The baseboard goes around the room, giving the room a straight-line look. They were called mop boards, protecting the wall from mop hits. Now, I…
Bidet vs Toilet Paper
Now we are in a “toilet paper crisis” maybe you want to turn your attention to a bidet. These units wash and dry so there is no toilet paper involved. Europe has been using these toilets for decades with Japan…
Home do it Yourself
Are you a home do it yourself, good. Some of us are not (like me). Some of us think you can do this, I mean how hard can it be, I got pictures. These people end up with something like…
Ever think of painting your room black?
Ever think of painting your room black? Think of painting a wall in your home black or the whole room. You will see black shades of color being more popular in the next few years. The reason black is becoming…
Collectibles brings interest and history into your home.
An old piece of furniture or collectibles brings interest and history into your home. That piece of furniture whether a table or chair can be surrounded by other antiques to tell a story. Maybe, it is a family history or…