As a kid, watching insects in my backyard helped me develop a deep curiosity and appreciation for the intricacies of nature. Today, I still love being a voyeur in their world.
But the helpful insects in our yards serve more important roles than entertainment. They pollinate our gardens, keep pest insect populations in check and feed birds and other wildlife. The more diverse the insect base you can attract, the better. Read More...
We admit it: We're totallynostalgic for the '90s, especially Saturday morning cartoons. Was there anything better than kicking your feet up with a bowl of Reese's Puffs on your lap and a remote in your hand, ready to dig into whatever adventure Tommy Pickles and the rest of the 'Rugrats' babies had dreamed up that day? Well, our rose-tinted view of our favorite decade also got us thinking: Which of our fave celebs resemble '90s Nicktoons? Read More...
Like a lot of other people, my wife and I love large plastic bins. But remembering what's inside each bin is tough, and reading a small label is nearly impossible when your bins are stored high on garage shelves. We solved both problems by labeling our bins with large numbers. Each number corresponds to a page in a binder that lists the contents of each bin. It's simple to change the list, and it's a heck of a lot easier to find what you need by checking the binder than by rummaging through each bin. Read More...
