How-To

Winter usually means the end of the growing season, shorter daylight hours, and possibly bitter cold temperatures. That means your livestock will need to be handled...

It's wintertime and the power goes out. If you're like most of us, you're not all that worried – you trust that the power will come...

Since I am living in a century-old home off-grid without air conditioning during what is shaping up to be the hottest summer on record in the...

Whether it’s the wind of a severe thunderstorm in the summer, the weight of an ice storm in the winter or even a traffic accident that...

People that have lawns both small and big can understand how much of a chore cutting the grass can be. But even worse – what do...

In today’s world, people want everything to be neat, tidy and uniform – including their yards. The grass, we’re told, should be one smooth, green carpet....

The recent polar vortex hit Texas hard. While the entire country suffered with unexpectedly cold temperatures which lasted for days; no other state had as many...

One of the biggest issues during winter are water pipes freezing and possibly bursting. Frozen pipes can be a serious problem if they do burst and...

Even for the seasoned outdoorist, it’s good to review wintertime safety protocols so that they are fresh in your mind. Too often we become relaxed, believing...

1. Plenty of  Good Light Chickens need at least 14 hours of daylight in a day to trigger their internal clocks to lay. By supplementing light,...