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1 week ago | 
goodhousekeeping.com | Laura Millar
Whether they're zipping through the trees or splashing around in a bird bath, hummingbirds are some of the most lively creatures you can observe from the comfort of your own backyard. Once you have the pleasure of watching a few of these charming birds, you might start to wonder how you can attract more.
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1 week ago | 
goodhousekeeping.com | Laura Millar
Jump to:What Is Reverse Decluttering? Items to KeepTips From the ProsThe whole point of decluttering is to say goodbye to as many old, worn or broken items as you can, keeping only what you truly use and need. I'm not afraid to admit that I regularly struggle with the decluttering process. Tossing certain items directly into the trash just feels like such a waste.
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1 week ago | 
goodhousekeeping.com | Laura Millar
Calling all chicken keepers! Whether you have experience raising chicks in your yard or a you're a backyard farming newbie, Costco just released the most adorable chicken coop that fits in almost any outdoor space. Not only does this coop house up to 15 chickens — it also comes with almost everything you need to take care of them.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Laura Millar
1 hour agoIn 2015, my husband and I packed up our belongings — including half a dozen geese and a library of self-sufficiency how-tos — and moved our lives from two acres in a coastal suburb to a 93-acre farm in rural Maine. My dream was to create a self-reliant life. Having grown up on stories of rural …
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Laura Millar
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Calling all chicken keepers! Whether you have experience raising chicks in your yard or a you're a backyard farming newbie, Costco just released the most adorable chicken coop that fits in almost any outdoor space. Not only does this coop house up to 15 chickens — it also comes with almost everything you need to take care of them.
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1 week ago | 
goodhousekeeping.com | Laura Millar
Jump to:What is pattern drenching? Is pattern drenching worth a try? Advice from the prosSure, almost everyone can get on board with a striped rug or funky throw pillow scattered throughout the house. But while it's pretty common to incorporate at least a splash of pattern somewhere in your space, homeowners are taking that to the next level with the latest design trend: pattern drenching.
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2 weeks ago | 
goodhousekeeping.com | Laura Millar
Spring has finally sprung, which can only mean one thing. It's officially gardening season! As you get ready to plan your perfect garden, it's important to take inventory of everything you need or want to upgrade from last season, whether its some new gloves, more mulch or a fresh pair of shears. One particularly popular upgrade among gardeners are raised garden beds. Not only do they keep critters away from plants, they also allow for a longer growing season.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Laura Millar
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Spring has finally sprung, which can only mean one thing. It's officially gardening season! As you get ready to plan your perfect garden, it's important to take inventory of everything you need or want to upgrade from last season, whether its some new gloves, more mulch or a fresh pair of shears. One particularly popular upgrade among gardeners are raised garden beds.
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2 weeks ago | 
ca.style.yahoo.com | Laura Millar |Monique Valeris
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Almost everyone has had to deal with pesky fruit flies inside their house at one point or another. Whether you typically DIY a trap or opt for a store-bought solution, there are tons of options out there that all claim to keep these pests away from your home once and for all. So how do you know which ones really work? We spoke to pest experts for their best advice on how to kill fruit flies.
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2 weeks ago | 
goodhousekeeping.com | Laura Millar
When we hear the words "small town," many of us might picture a lively, walkable community where friendly neighbors spontaneously knock on each other's doors, throw block parties and regularly invite one another over for dinner. Nowadays, that pleasant picture doesn't seem so realistic. It's not that we've lost our sense of kindness — it's just that so many of us rely on our devices for communication, failing to go out of our way to get to know the people around us, especially our neighbors.
