Moving to the country is exciting, but let’s be honest—it’s not a Hallmark movie. It’ll stretch you, humble you, and break some habits you didn’t even know were habits. Life runs slower in some ways, but it demands more from you in others. You’ll need to relearn a few things—and unlearn a whole lot more—if…
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…
Most of us don’t think twice about the weeds growing around the yard. But for dogs, those weeds can be more than a nuisance—they can be dangerous. Some of the most toxic plants to dogs aren’t exotic or rare. They’re the ones popping up in the grass, along the fence, or by the driveway. If…
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…
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…
Some of the most dangerous plants to dogs are the ones you don’t even think twice about. They’re in front yards, flower beds, or lining walkways all over the country—and a lot of people have no clue they’re toxic. The worst part is dogs don’t always need to eat much. A bite or two can…