Similar to tear gas, skunk spray is a lachrymator that irritates your eyes and nose, but might also have some more serious consequences, such as nausea. While skunks are nocturnal animals that will not simply go around spraying pets and people, they might sense danger and quickly discard the oily spray. This liquid can reach …
The way we live today, finding privacy even in our own backyards can be difficult to come by. There are always other people around, either walking on the streets, or simply in nearby backyards. With more people staying home these days, finding privacy in our own spaces has become more important than ever. Before the …
Looking for some walkways to take your breath away? Or maybe you’re just testing the waters for some good ideas? Well we put together some very practical and creative walkways. We’re pretty sure you’ll love at least some of them. 1. Interlocking Brick Walkways Brick walkways are a cheap but classic landscaping option. They create …
One of the most obvious solutions to rekeying your locks is to buy new locks. However, this can be expensive and cumbersome, especially if you need to rekey multiple locks on an occasional basis. Apart from learning how a lock works, rekeying it by yourself saves money and it is not a challenging project. 1. …
We live in a digital era where most household items require batteries to work. This applies to simple tools such as flashlights, TV remotes and toys to more essential tools like cellphones. Battery corrosion is a major reason why these devices fail to work, and today we address it. But before that let’s first take …
With the world increasingly moving at a faster rate, you should go about your day with no distractions. Seeing that toilets are part of our morning routine; they can disrupt anyone’s daily routine if they start acting strange when flushed. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence in many homes. The main cause for gurgling/bubbling toilet …
If you live in a wooded region, it’s quite common to see fallen trees or stumps. Fortunately, there are so many ways of using them to improve the design of our green spaces. All you need is a touch of creativity, so let’s check out some great ideas that you can also implement with a …
Drop ceilings gained popularity as they were commonly used to mask unappealing wires or pipes; nowadays, there are so many ideas that can add a beautiful architectural touch to our homes and these help us express our taste. With a wide array of models, finishes, textures, and patterns, choosing a gorgeous model is a difficult …
Regardless of what type of shower you have, sealing the joints and the corners is a critical task in order to prevent water from getting underneath the surface, leading to a favorable environment for growing mold or even damage the wall structure. To make sure that the water does not seep through the joints, you …
There are lots of important bird areas worth exploring in Wisconsin. This is a great state for seeing all kinds of birds including waterbirds, migrant songbirds, and raptors. Due to having a wide opening to Lake Michigan, Wisconsin is a particularly great destination for seeing waterbirds. Its birding sites are full of varied species of …