Grilling on the Deck With a Bright Grill A minute or so after humans discovered how to make fire, they probably learned how to grill. Since that ancient time, grilling has not changed all that much. You just combine fire and meat and make something wonderful to eat. The main arguments have been whether to…
Grilling on the Deck with Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Don’t look now but more than two-thirds of the summer has already slipped by. Hopefully you are making the most of the beautiful weather and enjoying time with your friends and family, getting together to share meals from time to time while grilling on the deck. The…
Grow Exotic Venus Flytraps in Your Deck Gardens Most people know about Venus Flytraps. They’re bug eating carnivorous plants that have inspired several science fiction movies about carnivorous plants that of course, eat humans. You might think that an exotic plant like the Venus Flytrap lives in equally exotic places in the world, and that…
Five Home Practices That Benefit You and Are Safe for the Environment Many people think that saving the environment means making do with less. While that approach works, it isn’t necessary. For example, if you live in an area that gets substantial sunlight, then high-efficiency solar panels on your roof allow you to consume as…
Staying Cool While Enjoying Sports on Your Deck Summer is a great time of the year. The days are long and the temperatures allow you to relax outdoors in tee shirts and shorts. However, there is a downside to this season: it can get uncomfortably hot. While you can retreat into your air-conditioned home, it…
