News & Notes from the Mud Room

In the spirit of going green, there are many great ways to re-use clear tarps in the outdoor lifestyle, and many great reasons for a home owner to have clear tarp on hand or in storage.

Find out why keeping chickens is one of the best pastimes for a family, and a fantastic way to introduce kids to pets.

Instead of dousing your plants with harsh chemicals that are bad for the environment learn how to attract these predators that will help you get rid of garden pests.

Growing your own vegetables is very satisfying. Few hobbies are more pleasurable and beneficial than a garden patch full of summer salads and winter greens. There is a simple pleasure of nurturing crops from seed, harvesting them during their peak freshness, and then consuming delicious, crisp produce at your family dinner table.

Tips on what you can do to maintain your air conditioner to save energy and the life of your unit.

A hand held steamer eliminates bed bugs quickly and efficiently by using intense heat to kill the insects as well as their eggs. Steam cleaning the infected areas of your home is the easiest way to eliminate these pesky critters.

From Times Square to Central Park, the Big Apple is certainly a tourist haven. But, New York is also famous for a critter that is slowly invading its famous landmarks - Bed Bugs!

There has been a decrease in bed bug infestations in the mid 20th century but resurgence has been seen in the 1990s. The reason may be attributed to the increase of travel in the recent decades.

An article summarizing the responsibility and reasons one has to care for trees and shrubs on his property. Also includes the benefits of using a professional tree care company when removing or pruning trees and shrubs.

While some aquarium snails can be pests, others can be beneficial to your fish tank. Find out more about which kinds you should choose.

With all of the diseases that mosquitoes transmit, it's medical science against the mosquitoes, and we have to fight hard just to stay even. Herein, a potpourri of facts about one of nature's most notorious blood-sucking pests.

Have you ever experienced the shortage of space at home because of excessive stock or equipment? Have you ever needed to free a room from all the items in order to make architectural alterations or simply to move out?

Anyone who owns or houses horses has a responsibility to ensure their safety and to keep them contained. Horses are not only treasured pets but they are also valuable commodities that need to be protected. Whether you have horses as an entertaining past time or as a business, they are definitely an investment.

This article discusses the possibility of setting up portable chicken coops in your back yard.