10 City Habits That Make Country Living Harder

10 City Habits That Make Country Living Harder

Moving out to the country comes with a lot of perks—space, quiet, self-reliance—but it also asks you to shake off some habits you probably didn’t think twice about in the city. What worked in an apartment or suburban neighborhood doesn’t always translate well to land, livestock, and a slower pace. These habits can cause more…

10 Reasons You Couldn’t Pay Me Enough to Move Back to Dallas

10 Reasons You Couldn’t Pay Me Enough to Move Back to Dallas

Dallas has its perks—good food, events, and plenty of places to shop—but once you get a taste of country life, there’s no going back. You couldn’t pay me enough to deal with the headaches that came with living in a big city again, especially one that’s only getting bigger by the day. Here’s exactly why…

7 Expensive Mistakes People Make When Setting Up Utilities on Land

7 Expensive Mistakes People Make When Setting Up Utilities on Land

When you’re setting up land to actually live on, utilities can eat up way more money than most people expect—especially if it’s raw land. And once those trenches are dug or poles are set, fixing mistakes gets expensive fast. Whether you’re planning for a mobile home or a permanent house, these utility mistakes can cost…

8 Lessons You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way With Your Septic System

8 Lessons You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way With Your Septic System

When you’re on a septic system, there’s no city crew coming to fix your mistakes. It’s on you to keep things flowing right—and a lot can go wrong faster than you’d think. Septic issues are expensive, gross, and usually preventable if you know what you’re doing. But most people don’t get serious about it until…

10 Reasons I’d Rather Live in the Country Than the City
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10 Reasons I’d Rather Live in the Country Than the City

City folks always act shocked when I tell them I prefer country life. But once you’ve had a taste of space, quiet, and freedom, it’s hard to picture going back. I’ve done city life before (the first 19 years of my life were spent on the outskirts of Dallas), and I can promise you—it’s not…

7 Ways You’re Accidentally Attracting Mosquitoes to the Backyard
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7 Ways You’re Accidentally Attracting Mosquitoes to the Backyard

You’re not imagining it—some yards really do seem to attract more mosquitoes than others. And it’s usually because of a few small things people don’t realize they’re doing. If mosquitoes are driving you nuts every time you step outside, there’s a good chance your yard is offering them food, water, or the perfect place to…