build a backyard waterfall

When you come from a Chinese family, you have probably already been introduced to fung shui. Fung shui is the way they balance the yin and the yang, the good and the bad. Fung shui often is done in houses and in architecture. One of the good signs of fung shui is flowing water. It [...]

wooden bird house

Birds’ eggs are usually laid in a nest and incubated by the parents. Most birds have an extended period of parental care after hatching. Habitat loss is the most common human threat to birds. Putting up different wooden bird house strategically will help ensure that birds have places to build their nests.
There are many [...]

solar power inverter

The power that we get from the sun through solar panels is DC or direct current. A solar power inverter is used to convert DC to AC or alternating current. AC is the type of energy that can run electrical applications. There are many types of solar power inverters sold and they differ in electric [...]

indoor solar lights

There are many sources of light. The most common of which is sunlight. To help lower our electric bill different ways to garner the power of the sun is being used. As such, indoor solar lights are getting popular nowadays. Not only is it practical and inexpensive, it can be a decorative ornament as well. [...]

outdoor furniture

I love working with wood. My passion for making furniture maybe associated with my childhood. My Grandpa who was a carpenter would show me around the log cabins in the highlands of North Carolina. And those log cabins truly made an impact on my young mind. I became inspired by it plus my Grandpa’s devotion [...]

Coleman solar panel

More and more people are going to the outdoors for fun. Camping and hiking trips are on the rise. Unfortunately, people today can’t do without their cellphone and other electronic gadgets. To solve this problem, one of the most trusted names in outdoor recreation, Coleman added the Coleman solar panel battery charger to their line. [...]

squirrel proof feeders

Protect tiny, defenseless birds from predators. Let them eat in peace without disturbance from squirrels and other bigger animals. Squirrels won’t just eat the food but also hoard it away to their burrows. Put up squirrel proof feeders in your yard or garden.
Some of these feeders are designed with perches that collapse if the [...]

aerator shoes

For a more healthy lawn, let air, water and essential nutrients penetrate your soil. Wear aerator shoes while mowing or working in the yard. These make aerating a do-it-yourself job instead of hiring expensive lawn service. Lawn aerators make it easy to revitalize the soil.
Without them, grass roots can get knotted up and will result [...]

Seattle landscape plans

One of the best places I’ve seen in the west coast is in Washington State. The weather is nice and cold and the scenery is lush. My short visit there leaves me wanting to replicate the abundance of greens in my place. I always look at Seattle landscape plans on the web. It has inspired [...]

Bird cams

These days, property developments are making open spaces and birds’ natural habitats smaller and smaller. More and more birds lose their homes in forests and woods. Provide them with sanctuary in your backyard or garden. Put up several bird houses where they can nest and bring up their young.
Help raise awareness on protecting [...]

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