Building an Urban Chicken Coop :: Why the Sudden Rise in Keeping Chickens?
"This project is just as much about building as it is about eggs. Lest you think he’s alone in this, there are a number of websites where people share and swap coop...
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The Ten Essential Garden Tools :: What Every Gardener Needs in their Tool Shed
One could say when it comes to landscape improvements, a gloved gardener, armed with the right trowels and pruners, feels a surge of energy about their favorite tools. Roll up your sleeves...
Home Solar Payoff :: How Long Does it Take for Home Solar to Pay Off?
When you consider that home solar power immediately reduces your energy bills or even eliminates them altogether, as well as conserves the planet’s natural resources, the answer is simple: the solar payoff...
Three Simple Strategies for Going Green Around the House :: Managing Electrical & Water Consumption + The Kitchen Garden
Today (April 22nd) is Earth Day, and the theme of this year's Earth Day is A Billion Acts of Green. The basic idea is that if at least a billion of us...
Tips for Cleaning a Wood Deck :: Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Decking
I hate the words “spring cleaning.” I hate long checklists that remind me of all the things I don’t feel like doing. I hate the hours of dirty, sweaty work required to...
The Ten Essential Tools for Homeowners :: Tools Every Homeowner Needs
Just 10 tools, not easy. But here they are; the ten essential tools for building a basic toolbox. here are many tools for many jobs, and you ALWAYS want the right tool...
Building Science 101:: The Three Fundamental Rules of the House
The fundamentals of building science are pretty simple. We boil them down to three rules here. Know the House as a System, Build for Your Climate & Control the Flow of Moisture,...
Finishing a Kitchen Passthrough :: Enter the Other Man
I mean -- I can do some things. Seeing progress to on our kitchen reno come to a halt, we turn to contractor Paul (who later becomes Mrs. Moxie's partner). He helps...
Exercise Tips for Home Improvement :: Battle Plumber’s Crack with These Simple Exercises
First of all, that bending forward thing you all do is technically known as lookee here babes forward flexion. Have you noticed how much your lower back hurts after a while? The...
How to Design a Kitchen Island :: 3 Questions That Guide Design
The kitchen island is a social hub, an additional work surface and a storage facility. When designing a multi-functional kitchen island, consider fit, form, and function. Assess your wants, needs and budget,...
Old Square Nails :: Yes, Virginia, They Really Do Still Make Them
Most of us are familiar with the old square nails used centuries ago. We've seen them on display at museum homes, or historical society exhibits, or perhaps being hammered out by blacksmiths...
The Fancy Painters are Here! :: What to Know about Faux Finishing & Decorative Painting
When asked What do you do? and I invariably answer I'm a faux finisher, I sometimes get a quizzical look. I may follow up with I'm an artist...a decorative painter but I...