Painting wooden furniture is a way to give new life to an older chair or other type of wood piece. The process itself is relatively simple, requiring a few basic…
The humble garden hose is your garden’s best friend. Unfortunately, hoses are often abused and taken for granted. The most common problems are leaks, kinks and bent end fittings. Luckily,…
Japanese gardens embody peace, contemplation and beauty, offering a respite from the busy world outside. Although there is diversity in Japanese garden design, three fundamental elements are always present: stone,…
The aim of a meditation garden is to provide a place for retreat and to create a place where everything is soothing and peaceful, a great place to get away…
A culinary herb garden can be not only a functional garden, but a beautiful one as well. Many culinary herbs, such as rosemary, oregano, mint and basil, have beautiful flowers…
There are a variety of ways to grow a vertical garden. You might grow a vertical garden to decorate a wall with a tapestry of living color and texture or…
Though many people would never have considered having a chicken as a house pet, there is a growing number who love their chickens and want to spend more time with…
Unless your pig is confined to your house for long periods of time, it should go outside to potty. This is not always possible, because many pig owners work away…
Guinea pigs, also known as cavies, are very intelligent and can be trained to follow simple commands and do tricks.[1] To ensure the training goes smoothly and properly, make sure…
Diabetes type 1 and 2 are both common in guinea pigs. Diabetes type 1 usually occurs in younger guinea pigs, about 1 year old or younger, while diabetes type 2…