Putting in a driveway sounds easy—until you’re staring at raw land that’s never seen a vehicle. There’s a lot more to it than scraping some dirt and tossing down gravel. The type of soil, where the water goes, and how heavy your vehicles are all matter more than most folks realize. If you want a…
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…
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…
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…
If you’ve recently moved out to the country, one of the first things you probably noticed is that trash pickup isn’t automatic. You don’t roll your bin to the curb and wait for a truck. Out here, it’s up to you to get your garbage where it needs to go—or deal with what happens when…
Moving a mobile home onto land isn’t as cheap as most people hope. Sure, it can save you money compared to building a house—but only if you go in prepared. There’s a long list of expenses that hit before you ever move in, and skipping them can cost you more down the road. Here’s what…
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…
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…
Hosting doesn’t have to be fancy, but there are a few mistakes that make guests uncomfortable fast. Most of the time, it’s little stuff you don’t even realize—until you’re the guest sitting there wishing someone would hand you a drink or tell you where the bathroom is. The good news is these are all easy…
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…