Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
If you’re like us, your pets are full-fledged family members! Make them feel at home with pet friendly spaces inside and out
Owning and raising chickens for eggs is no longer limited to farmers and rural residents. Keeping chickens for eggs has several appeals. Not only do chickens make wonderful pets, but they encourage self-sufficiency by allowing owners to produce some of their own food and avoid a trip to the grocery store for a carton of …
Cost of Raising Chickens for Eggs: Store Bought vs. Owning ChickensRead More
We have hardwood floors that began scratching from the first moment the dogs and children began walking on them! They are now covered with literally hundreds of thousands of scratches. They have to go! We desperately need your advice to chose the correct wood look flooring that is the best scratch resistant out there. Would …
Thinking about redoing the floors in your home or business? If you’ve got any furry family members, now is the perfect time to think about which flooring types might hold up best in the face of scratchy paws, accidents and excessive shedding! A good pet-friendly floor must be easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner …
Best Pet Friendly Floors: 7 Surfaces that Keep Pets and People HappyRead More
Getting a dog is a huge commitment, not just in terms of the amount of time that they will require, but also the cost. On top of daily exercise, cuddles and love, dogs also need food, a comfy bed, toys, treats and other essential equipment, and often these are ongoing costs rather than just a …
Pets are a part of life in the U.S. — more than half of all households own one, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dog ownership in particular is on the rise, with 38% of households owning one or more dogs, the highest rate of ownership since the AVMA started tracking it in the …
Got Pets? 4 Ways Your Home Insurance Could Be ImpactedRead More
Plants and pets add warmth to our homes, and our pets are like our children – we love them, spoil them and do our best to take care of them. But for those us who are plant lovers as well, this means making sure the houseplants we have won’t harm our fur babies. The best …
Your pet is an integral part of your family. You want them to be involved in every part of your life and welcome in every room. There is no doubt pets place additional wear and tear on your home. The furnishings and materials you choose for your home make all the difference when it comes …
Get tips on how to keep your pet dog safe and comfortable in winter weather. Learn about high tech winter coats, snow and ice boots, and dog house heating systems can help your dog stay warm.
Do you enjoy having friends over for food, fun and good company but your pets don’t always feel quite so hospitable? As much as we love all the fun and excitement these get togethers bring, it can also be a very stressful time for your pet! The sudden addition of new friends and familiar family, …
How to Host a Party Without Stressing Out Your PetsRead More
If you’ve considered keeping freshwater fish – or your kids are bugging you to add a few Goldfish to the family, you’re in good company.  In fact, 10% of households throughout the US own freshwater fish; they rank as the third most popular pet that people keep. There’s no doubt fishkeeping brings a lot of …
How Much Does It Really Cost to Keep Freshwater Fish?Read More
They say a house is not a home without a pet, and how true it is! We love our furry family members just as much as our human ones, but they do tend to err on the messy side. Pet owners are faced with all sorts of extra chores, from vacuuming up stubborn pet hair …
Getting tired of getting up to let your pet outside and then back in? Installing a doggy door for your pooch is a great way to cut down on those trips and give your faithful pal some independence in the process. But picking the right pet door, getting it properly installed and then teaching your …
Pet owners love their pets, and can’t resist the impulse to spoil them a little bit. The problem is, pet decor and accessories can quickly add up, and there are some luxuries that are difficult to afford. However, there are some fun and creative ways you can use your own ingenuity to make your home …
Electric dog fences are a great way to give your dog the freedom and safety to roam your yard while saving you the expense of building a physical fence, or constantly filling in the holes dogs dig. Installing one is easier than you think — all it takes is a couple hours, some planning, and …
Have you ever heard of a Kangal Dog before? Chances are, you probably haven’t. This famous Turkish guardian dog has long been used throughout Europe for Livestock guardianship and flock protection. However, over the past 20 years, more and more Americans have been importing this magnificent animal into the states as a family pet. In …
Have you ever considered raising your own backyard chickens? They are very self-reliant animals and once they have settled into your backyard don’t require much of your time or effort. In this article we share with you 6 simple steps to raising chickens. Step 1: Choosing Your Breed Once you have established that raising chickens …
Even if they didn’t carry disease, ticks just aren’t something you want to share your summer with. But if you’d like to keep them in place without adding pesticides to your person, there are a number of natural and homemade tick repellents that can do the job, as well as a host of plants that …
Natural Ways to Keep Ticks at Bay with Homemade Tick RepellentsRead More
Have you heard chickens clucking contentedly in your neighborhood? How about a hen proudly announcing her egg? These sounds are no longer relegated to rural farmsteads. Referred to as “city chickens” they’re becoming more common in urban & suburban areas around the country. Keeping backyard chickens has become a popular hobby and an important part of the ‘slow food‘ …
City Chickens: How to Get Started Raising a Flock in Your BackyardRead More
Pet-friendly decoration and design aren’t about having to compromise on functionality and usability in order to accommodate your family dog or cat. It’s about having the best of both worlds — a beautiful home that happens to take into account the needs of your pet. If you’re pondering any decoration and design projects and want …
Pamper Your Pooch with these Pet-Friendly Decor IdeasRead More
After a long, cold winter, you aren’t the only one who is ready for Spring. As we start to spend more time outside, it is extremely important to make sure that your yard is pet-friendly and safe after the Winter season. As a pet owner, it’s your job to do so. Before they venture out …
One of the best things about owning a dog is always having a companion to go on adventures with. From playing in the snow to going for morning runs, there’s nothing your dog isn’t willing to join you for. Of course, not every adventure is a tidy one. Dogs have a way of finding the muddiest …
If you live with one or more cats, you know that these elusive feline companions love to lounge in strange, high places. On top of your dresser, refrigerator, closet shelves, and even sometimes along the top of open doors. It’s amazing how many bizarre positions they can seem comfortable in simply to gain the best …
Winter can be especially hard on our four-legged friends. Find out how to keep your dog warm this winter with a coat, booties and heated pet bed.
