Lighting a room seems easy enough: Plug in a lamp, flip a switch, and voilà! What was once dark is now bright. But certain missteps can cause a comfy space to feel, well, off. Here some common mistakes to avoid:…
Types of Lighting
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Calf Catching (Today)
Calf catching, back in the day Rick and I used an old ’64 pickup to check calves and work them. Not many of our Hereford cows ever made it in the pickup, the trouble was with the Angus. As we…
Add Style with Adding Ceiling Fans
There are many benefits to adding ceiling fans into your home’s design that go beyond cooling off a room. Using ceiling fans throughout the home greatly reduces energy costs, while also providing comfort, style and beautiful lighting. In the summer,…
Types of Bird Feeders
1. Hopper If I were only able to have one bird feeder in my yard, then I would choose a hopper style. Hoppers are perfect for holding a general mix of bird food that appeals to a wide variety of…
Front Yard Fence (Why?)
You’ve got a property, and maybe even a front yard, back yard, or both. Nice! Now comes a tricky decision: what about fencing? Surprisingly, one of the hardest choices to make about the exterior of your property is how you…
Drones Used in Farming
Farming has come a long way since the days of horse and plow. Every year, there are new and exciting developments being made which could further change the way we farm. Now drones are used in farming and ranching. 1.…
Time to Organize your Garage
This time of the year may be a good time to organize your garage. The first step of garage organization is to look through the space and determine what items should or can be stored together, such as: Gardening supplies and tools Sports…
Gardening Learning Curve
I remembered long ago in high school when I went to actually test my hand at gardening, all I needed to do was scrape the sod off of the area where I wanted a garden and plant, right? Never mind…
Growing Hemp the New Agricultural Hemp
Farmers will soon be growing hemp legally in Minnesota thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, but challenges remain on how the state will implement industrial hemp as an insurance crop. The state must submit a plan on how it will…
The Welcoming Entry Lights
Done right, exterior entry lights makes the most of what you’ve got, complementing your home’s architecture, increasing security, and helping guests navigate their way to the front landing. That said, it can be a real challenge to select the perfect…
Small Kitchen Appliances (Unique)
Washers, dryers, refrigerators, and toasters: these appliances aren’t items that most people get excited about. For the most part, we’re just happy if they work properly — much less offer Wifi. But some unique small kitchen appliances are turning heads…
Cool Kitchen Gadgets (old & new)
There are so many kitchen gadgets out there that claim to make your life easier. I filtered through the fluff and found a few cool kitchen products that will come in handy. Here are some old and some different. I…
UPGRADING YOUR KITCHEN FAUCET
A new kitchen faucet can add style and functionality while taking less than an hour to replace. Number of Faucet Holes and Spacing New kitchen faucets will cost anywhere from $50 to $1,000, but the price goes up substantially if you change to…
Improve your Countertops
Searching for a stylish but affordable material for your kitchen countertop? Don’t snub your nose at inexpensive kitchen countertop surfaces like laminate Consider that between the brands Formica and Wilsonart, more than 325 colors and patterns are available. This makes…
Home Technology (Ring)
With the growing interest in smart home technology is the question most homeowners have before they purchase these products is whether the investment is worth the price in the long run? Will investing in a smart thermostat, a smart wall…