This post is sponsored by The GE. When we first moved to our 120-year-old house in Pennsylvania, we thought it was funny watching the curtains dance around in front of the drafty old windows. Until we got our first couple of gas bills, anyhow… Over the years, we slowly replaced every window in the house. It’s still amazing how often we feel a draft, though, when we stroll past some of those windows, or spend a little quality time in the basement. Even small gaps and cracks in trim can let an amazing amount of frigid air in – and your expensive heated air out. Filling those gaps with a bead of good quality caulk is a fast, inexpensive way to keep the warm air where you want it – and more of your money in your wallet. With the cold weather getting underway, now is the perfect time to fill in those gaps with a bead of GE Supreme Paintable Silicone Caulk. We’ll show you the simple tools and techniques you need to beat the draft. Read More
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How to Get Started in Backyard Beekeeping in Five Easy Steps
This article is about the birds and the bees. Well actually, just the bees, to be honest… and really only about apis mellifera (or honey bees), to be even more specific. There’s been a growing interest in honey bees, as of late. As a consequence of a number of environmental organizations, attention has been brought to the sharp global decline in overall honey bee health and stability, as well as their crucial role in the environment and our agricultural economy. Even with this increase in attention, a person who finds themselves interested in beekeeping might still feel a bit overwhelmed at the prospect. This article, the first in a new beekeeping series, will give a step by step look into the world of backyard beekeeping – a fulfilling and attainable hobby that just about anyone can take part in. Read More
