Family & Pets

Raising Hens At Home

You don't need to be a farmer to have chickens. Keeping chickens for eggs in an urban setting...

Landscaping: 12 Classic Outdoor Toys For The Young At Heart

When I was a kid, I remember playing in a tire swing that hung from a large walnut tree in...

10 Ways To Keep Your Dog Warm In Cold Weather

A natural fur coat may provide some protection from the elements, but most domestic dogs aren’t...

Raising Goats In The City

Urban homesteading has become a hot topic in recent years. Some pioneering urban homesteaders...

High Style Dog Houses

Let's not fool ourselves – Fido doesn't care about the looks of his doghouse. These dog houses...

Making Stairs And Railings Child-Safe

I just returned from a vacation house where my one-year-old was far more infatuated with the...

10 Surprising Things In Your House That Could Make Your Pet Sick

Most responsible homeowners make an effort to keep harsh chemicals, rat poison and other dangerous...

How Big Of An Investment Is An Outdoor Kitchen?

Like any major upgrade, an outdoor kitchen could be a simple affair that costs a couple grand...