Having the right setup outside the run can save you a lot of time—and help keep the inside of the coop cleaner too. If you’ve got to haul feed, tools, or water from across the yard every time you check on your birds, you’ll wear yourself out. A few smart additions right outside the run…
A coop that gets soaked too often will turn into a mess fast. Chickens don’t do well in damp conditions—they need dry bedding, solid footing, and airflow that doesn’t let water creep in. Some things seem fine to keep inside the coop, but once the rain rolls in, they cause more problems than they solve….
Sun damage happens faster than most people think. A few hot afternoons with direct sunlight can bleach, warp, or weaken all kinds of stuff around the house. If you’re storing things on the patio, next to a window, or in a sunny shed, you’ll want to pay attention to these items before they get ruined…
Not every upgrade is a good one. Sometimes people mean well but end up doing things that throw off the flow, make the space feel less functional, or straight up cheapen the look. A house should feel natural and put together, not like a Pinterest board gone sideways. These so-called improvements might look good online,…
You might think a screen door is optional—until you live without one. It’s one of those features you don’t realize you need until bugs are flying in, the AC is working overtime, or the house just feels closed off. Whether you’re living out in the country or smack in the middle of town, a screen…
If you’ve been daydreaming about fresh air, wide-open spaces, and raising animals out where the stars shine bright, you’re not alone. Interest in ranch living has been growing, and the Property Brothers—yep, Drew and Jonathan—are leaning into it with their HGTV series Chasing the West. But before you trade traffic for tractors, it’s worth listening…
Windows are meant to bring in natural light and let you get some fresh air—but some common design choices block them entirely. If your house feels dark and stale, your window setup might be part of the problem. Here’s what tends to ruin their purpose. Overcrowding the Sills Lining your windows with plants, trinkets, or…
The entryway is supposed to welcome you in—not trip you, stress you out, or hide all the stuff no one knew where else to put. If yours keeps turning into a drop zone, you don’t need more space—you just need smarter fixes. These changes can keep the entry from becoming the house’s messiest corner. Add…
Some porch trends look cute on Pinterest but don’t hold up when the wind picks up or the rain blows sideways. If your porch feels like it’s constantly getting beat up by the weather, some of the features you’ve added (or want to add) might be the problem. Here are the ones that seem harmless…
The whole point of a mudroom is to contain the mess. But if you don’t set it up right, it turns into a pass-through with clutter and grime that spreads through the whole house. These are the setup and habit mistakes that completely defeat the purpose—and how to fix them. No Seating If there’s nowhere…