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Knowing what kind of soil to use for raised garden beds can be tough. There are many pre-made options, and they all claim to be the best. However, many pre-made choices are filled with harmful chemicals and won’t provide enough nutrition for your plants. That’s why I recommend using this easy-to-make DIY soil that’s perfect…
The Black Lily Pad Shipping Container Home is a beautiful AirBnB. It is made from a single shipping container with a large covered porch, and garage door. It is a shining illustration of the tremendous potential of shipping containers. The Black Lily Pad Cabin is located on 13 acres of forest near Logan, Ohio. Troy…
Shipping containers are easily becoming one of the most popular tiny home options. It’s easy to see why; they’re economical and environmentally friendly. There’s also over 300 million empty shipping containers sitting at ports around the world. That’s 300 million potential houses. However, turning a shipping container into a home can be tough. There’s a…
There are a lot of unknowns when buying a shipping container. This article will walk you through the ins and outs of purchasing one. It should help you save money and a ton of time, whether you are purchasing a shipping container into convert it into a home, guesthouse, garage, shelter, or shed. Authors Note:…
Blueberries are one of the best plants for beginner gardeners. A blueberry bush was the first plant in my garden! The bush was surviving but not thriving… I noticed a huge change when I started mulching them! So… what’s the best mulch for blueberries? Mulch enriches the soil with vital nutrients and keeps your dirt…
I’ve tried almost every at-home remedy to get rid of slugs! To be honest, some are completely ineffective, while others perform marvelously. From my experience, a properly made caffeine spray will kill slugs and other pests. So, if you just want to repel them, this probably isn’t the spray for you! Making a caffeine spray…
Ticks are the worst insects that you can find outside. However, they can also be in your home! Anyone with a few indoor /outdoor pets should know that! This article will teach you how to get rid of ticks in the house—perfect for all animal lovers! Ticks were not as dangerous as they were now…
So… how long does mulch last? There are many different answers to this question depending on what type of mulch you use. Other things that impact the longevity of your mulch include the thickness of the mulch, the temperature where you live, and what type of plants are nearby. When talking about the longevity of…
Mulching with grass clippings is a great way to protect your plants and enrich the soil with nutrients. It’s also easy to do and completely free (as long as you have some grass)! This article will walk you through why you should be mulching with grass clippings! If you’ve been throwing away your grass clippings,…
Living off the grid grid means, by definition, that you are not physically connected to public utilities. Usually, this means access to the internet is limited. Some people decide to go fully off grid and live without the internet. Others, like me, decide to keep it but set up an off grid internet system. You…