A majority of the energy we consume goes into keeping ourselves comfortable, entertained and fed. The age of a home’s systems is directly related to how efficient they are. While a refrigerator purchased 7 years ago may still perform its functions and resemble current designs, technology improvements warrant replacing it. Using purchasing tools like Energy […]
How to be More Like Johnny Appleseed- and why you need to!
Why do you need to be more like Johnny Appleseed? Because the world needs you, our planet needs you, and our food supply needs you to be. The pollinators of this nation are in great peril. From development of their habitats, pollution in our waters, air and land, climate change, to the chemical toxins we […]
Rodent Repellent: DIY Critter-Ridder Recipe
Are critters making a meal out of your home? Do they get into your trash? Do your birds go hungry because some varmint eats their seeds? Do deer eat your prized flowers and garden? As contractors (and someone who lives in an all cedar, squirrel-buffet house) we see critters causing damage all of time to […]
DIY Pancake Gift Basket; Budget-Friendly Gifts
For as long as I can remember I have loved making my own gifts for others, from crocheting to canned jams. As I got older I grew to appreciate and cherish the handmade gifts my grandmothers used to make me and understand the time they put into each gift. A homemade gift tells the receiver, […]
DIY Seeds for Tomorrow Shaker: plant for pollinators
As a beekeeper and a avid gardener, I realize the importance for both (plants and bees) in my existence. But not just my existence, that of the human race as well. Almost 90 percent of the world’s flowering species require insects or other animals for pollination. What will happen to our food supply if the […]
DIY Dijon Mustard- Make Your Own in 2 Simple Steps.
Dijon mustard actually comes from a region of France, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying it or making it yourself. This mustard pairs beautifully with meats, cheeses, pretzels, brats, biscuits , it is simply amazing and so easy to make. For a fraction of the cost of store-bought, you can create your own Dijon […]
