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If the ground is covered in snow, it may be difficult for birds to find food. But you can help with a homemade treat made from a few simple ingredients.
Read MoreIf you are avoiding harmful ice melt chemicals, you might opt to spread a traction material on snow. While this option is affordable, it has its own drawbacks.
Read MoreBird feeders don't just have to be store-bought cylinders or trays. You can provide your feathered friends a juicy treat served on your repurposed rake.
Read MoreStore-bought fertilizer is expensive and rife with other chemicals. You can make your own easily. If you like onions on your sandwich, you're halfway there.
Read MoreNo matter how well you care for your concrete driveway, cracks are going to happen. Replacing a slab is expensive. Instead, this option costs less than $20.
Read MoreA roof rake is the best, and easiest, way to remove snow from the roof of your house. But there's a safe way to do it, so you don't get buried in snow.
Read MoreCardinals add joyous pops of color to a snowy or dreary winter background. It also happens you can provide more than just bird seed as winter progresses.
Read MoreBuilding or decorating your own planters is a fun way to personalize the container garden on your patio or balcony. Those old, dusty plates are perfect.
Read MoreFold-out camp chairs are a great solution to the question, "how are we going to sit around the campfire?" This Costco option offers cozy seating for two.
Read MoreMuch like your other feathered friends, owls appreciate a nice dip in the bath. If you want to provide for these predators, you’ll need to make a change.
Read MoreIf you're seeing your plants' stems getting chewed on or otherwise damaged, you've got a pest problem. One easy way to fight back is with toilet paper tubes.
Read MoreDon't toss your empty coffee container — instead, repurpose it to water and nourish your plants, giving them the boost they need to thrive.
Read MoreA crow or two can be a fun sighting. Several crows, digging up your lawn, can be aggravating. But really, they're sending you a message to check your lawn.
Read MoreWind chimes are generally charming, until they're not. The metallic ting and clang can get old. Wood offers a softer, more zen-like tone and is easy to DIY.
Read MoreEven though it's kind of fun to see a car driving around with a foot or two of snow on its roof, it's actually illegal in many places, and dangerous everywhere.
Read MoreThere are about 80 species of hydrangea, and not all get ready for spring in the same way. So it's important to know how to deal with yours before winter hits.
Read MoreFilling bird feeders for overwintering birds is a wonderful way to help when resources are scarce. Do it responsibly, or you could be doing more harm than good.
Read MoreYou want some sort of patio table to enjoy an outdoor meal or for guests to set their drinks on. If space is at a minimum, don't let a coffee table dominate.
Read MoreIf you're in an area prone to heavy winds certain times of the year, protecting plants is wise. But you want to do it the right way to avoid doing more harm.
Read MoreUsually, you don't want to find mold in your yard or garden. But with leaf mold, the term is a great thing. You can easily make your own, in time, for free.
Read MoreWhile prepping a meal at a campsite (or picnic), it often attracts flies, wasps, ants, and other critters. Fortunately, you brought some shower caps along.
Read MoreBird feeders are great for attracting birds to your yard. But they can also attract squirrels. The 5-7-9 rule makes it much tougher on those arboreal acrobats.
Read MorePacking for a camping trip can sometimes be a hectic affair. If you've forgotten the stove, grab three or four extra metal tent pegs and you'll be in business.
Read MoreIf you're used to pulling over and sleeping in your car during a road trip, there's no reason this has to stop during chilly winter nights. Just be prepared.
Read MoreToo many front doors are just whatever color they were on delivery. Your front door is a statement piece that can evoke new beginnings with the right paint.
Read MoreHospitals and chiropractors see injuries spike during the winter, as people commonly strain their backs shoveling snow. Work smarter not harder to avoid pain.
Read MoreSprinkling rock salt on your snowy or iced over a sidewalk seems like a smart thing to do. But it creates its own set of risks unless you take this one step.
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