Posts by Peter Enns

Childhood memories are often made outside — running across the yard, laughing with friends, and playing games that require nothing but imagination and energy. In today’s screen-heavy world, it...

Backyard chickens are excellent for fresh eggs, natural pest control, and adding life to your yard. But while chickens peck at almost everything, not everything is safe for them. If you have...

Backyard chickens provide fresh eggs, natural pest control, and a more sustainable lifestyle. But before you build a coop and bring home your first flock, there’s one critical question to...

How to Install a Bat House (Height, Sunlight, Distance & Placement Guide) Bats are excellent natural pest controllers. A single bat can eat hundreds of mosquitoes in one night, making bat houses a...

Sandboxes are a favorite backyard feature for kids, but wet sand can quickly turn into a soggy, unsafe mess. Excess moisture can lead to mold growth, bacteria buildup, unpleasant odors, and clumping...

A backyard sandbox is one of the simplest ways to keep kids entertained for hours. But before filling it up, many parents ask the same important question: what is the safest sand for a...

If you’re building a backyard sandbox, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right wood. Treated lumber is durable and weather-resistant — but is it safe for...

Adding aquatic plants to your backyard pond instantly improves its appearance, water quality, and wildlife value. One of the best native plants you can introduce is pickerelweed — a hardy,...

A treehouse instantly makes a backyard more exciting. But if you really want to elevate the design, adding a suspension bridge creates movement, adventure, and visual appeal. To build a suspension...

A backyard shed is perfect for storing tools, equipment, seasonal décor, or even serving as a workshop. But during summer, sheds can turn into overheated boxes that damage stored items and make the...