10 key elements that will make your backyard your favorite place be! We spruce up our summer patio and share backyard ideas for our future renovation. From permeable pavers to pebbles and other sustainable surfaces, we show you backyard ideas that can make a more eco-friendly home. This is part of our Victorian Farmhouse Renovation …
Are you thinking about planting a tree by your old house? We share a few important things we considered before selecting our new tree…and one thing we forgot that you should not! Planting a tree is a wonderful thing to do for the environment. It is a great gift to get someone! I received my …
Fall decor ideas that look good and taste great! Try these zero waste decorating ideas like pumpkins, acorn squash, pears, apples, sage and collard greens. Fall decor you can eat at the end of the season. You can add pretty sage and collard greens to your fall potted plants for savory flavor to add to …
Are you wondering whether or not to get a rain barrel? Does it make sense for your lifestyle? Where do you put a rain barrel? Does it really help the environment? Will it cost a lot of money? These are all questions that we have been asking ourselves as we decide whether or not to …
I love spending long days outside on the porch, in the yard, swinging in the hammock, but the bugs!! How to keep those bugs away both indoors and out? We share 5 all natural tips we’ve learned from friends, neighbors, and pest control specialists over the years on how to keep those bugs away all …
It may still be cold, but spring is just around the corner. Now is the time for cleaning up your garden and getting it ready for spring. Our neighbor, Ian, at Elder Bear Farm shows us his top five tips for getting your garden ready for the upcoming season. Happy Gardening! WATCH THE 5 TIPS …
We visited our neighbors’ backyards to test out 3 cozy wood burning backyard fire pits. We share our Solo Stove bonfire review, wood burning chiminea review, and a tour of a DIY homemade fire pit with bricks. Which one will YOU choose? With winter coming, we’re all trying to find ways to continue enjoying the …