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Like a fireplace, a pellet stove is an alternative way of heating your house without the crazy costs of energy bills. What most people do not know is that pellet stoves can heat a home in one of the most efficient and eco friendly manners possible. Pellet stoves offer you a high quality burn that not only saves money, but also reduces the type of pollution that is typically generated by fireplaces. Check out these facts about pellet stoves to determine if one is right for you and your home. First, pellet stoves are easy to use and require low...

The days are growing shorter and the temperatures are growing cooler, but even in September, gardening season isn't over. Well-prepared gardeners have a variety of tasks to do in late summer and early fall, and each chore will help keep the garden thriving. In September, it is time to… Clear Out the Garden In areas with shorter growing seasons, September is ideal for clearing out the garden. Remove debris and dead plants, repair walls or fences and keep weeding the garden so the area is ready for spring. Begin the Fall Harvest If fall produce is part of the garden,...

Gardening is a great hobby for all ages, and the younger kids start gardening, the better the chance they will develop a lifelong love of outdoor activities and fresh, healthy food. Even the youngest children can join in gardening activities, and older children can enjoy their own planting-to-harvest gardening adventure. What Kids Can Learn From Gardening Gardening teaches kids a lot more than just how to plant seeds or pull weeds. Every step of gardening can be a fun, hands-on lesson, with topics such as… How plants grow and what they need to be healthy What bugs are beneficial and...

You’ve either just built a birdhouse or you bought one and now you’d like to know where to put it to attract the birds. Here are three tips on positioning your birdhouse. 1) Place the birdhouse in such a way that the entrance to it is not facing the same way that the wind blows near your home. That is of course you want a real-life version of the movie Twister made. 2) If you have multiple birdhouses that you’re putting up, don’t position them too closely. Birds are territorial and they don’t want to be that close to each...

Animals cannot tell their owners when they are thirsty, and recognizing the signs of dehydration in different animals is crucial for pet owners, farmers and livestock handlers to ensure the animals are properly hydrated to stay healthy, particularly during hot summer months. Many animals show similar dehydration symptoms, and recognizing the signs of trouble is the first step toward getting the animal appropriate help. Recognize the Signs of Dehydration in… Dogs: Sunken eyes, dark urine, lethargy, dry mouth, raspy barks, appetite loss, thick saliva, loss of skin elasticity, depression Cats: Panting, lethargy, sunken eyes, loss of skin elasticity, elevated heart...