Discussions about sustainability come up regularly in the news and popular culture. From crises like California’s drought, to initiatives like solar power and electric vehicles, green upgrades are a popular and sometimes necessary way to reduce energy use. But did you know that making these changes at home can save you money in the short-…
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So, you want to build a boat? In your backyard? By hand? Truthfully, constructing a vessel that will hold a human (or several) without taking it on water is tricky. It requires ample space, skill and patience, not to mention time and money. Most boat-building ventures take at least six months, working in the evenings…
Feeding a family is no easy feat. Even if everyone will eat the same foods, finding recipes that are relatively quick to prepare and healthy is a challenge in and of itself. When you have to account for everyone’s specific preferences and dietary restrictions, preparing meals can turn into more of a dreaded chore than…
According to most people, having your baby at home is an “alternative” way to welcome your baby into the world, but it hasn’t always been that way. As recently as 100 years ago, home birth was the only option. In other words, if you’re of child-bearing age right now, chances are your grandparents weren’t born…
If you live in a house that’s more than a few decades old, it’s natural to wonder about its history. Who built it, and when? Who lived there before you moved in? You might even wonder about the evolution of the home’s structure, as well as any changes made to it over time. If you’re…
Most people would rather have less, not more, flying insects in their yard. Butterflies, however, are often an exception to that rule. These winged creatures bring colorful beauty and charm to almost any backyard space, and they’re a sight that everyone, from children to adults, can enjoy. Fortunately, butterflies are simple to attract with the…
The ability to properly identify an unknown flower is useful for flower enthusiasts, gardeners, or anyone who enjoys beautiful blooms. Fortunately, there are resources that can help. A flower identification guide can allow people to easily look up and compare their photos against images on online databases or websites. Another way to identify flowers is…
Bugs are interesting creatures that are a lot of fun to learn about. Although most people call them bugs, they are actually arthropods. Arthropods are creatures or animals that have pairs of jointed legs and bodies that are segmented. They also wear their skeleton on the outside of their bodies! This is a hard outer…
Image via Pixabay Man has always looked to the sky above for answers to many of life’s questions, but have you ever looked up and wished you had more answers about the sky itself? Astronomy is a fascinating hobby and chance to learn about the universe — the stars, planets, celestial bodies, and galaxies near…
Photo via Pixabay The world is a big place, and while many of us hope to explore it far and wide someday, most of us don’t have the luxury of traveling whenever and wherever we like. But what if you could study the planet we call home with a hands-on, close-up, fascinating hobby — and…
Photo via Pixabay The benefits of starting a crop garden are endless: it’s great exercise, gives you the chance for fresh air and time in nature, can give you an outlet for burning off stress — not to mention the wholesome, fresh produce you’ll be adding to your diet. But one of the most wonderful…
